Business Development & Fundraising Officer

Closing date:

23rd January 2026

Location:

Dundee Citizens Advice Bureau, DD1 1DB

Salary range:

£35,821 per annum (plus employer pension and options for flexible and remote working)

More about the job:

Make a lasting impact

We’re looking for an experienced and motivated professional to join our Senior Management Team to lead business development and fundraising activity that secures the bureau’s long-term sustainability and income growth.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key strategic role in strengthening and expanding our services, ensuring we continue to deliver high-quality, accessible advice to those who need it most.

What we do

Dundee Citizens Advice Bureau is an independent local charity and a member of the Scottish Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux. We provide free, confidential and impartial advice to people across Dundee, as well as Tayside and Scotland through national project delivery.

We support people to resolve problems, understand their rights and improve their lives. We are committed to equality, inclusion and the delivery of high-quality, nationally accredited advice.

 

What you’ll do

• Lead and deliver a strategic fundraising programme to diversify income and strengthen financial resilience
• Identify and secure new income streams including grants, donations and unrestricted funding
• Build, manage and develop strong relationships with funders, stakeholders and partners
• Represent the bureau externally to promote our work, raise our profile and build networks
• Play a key role in shaping the bureau’s future fundraising approach and sustainability
• Lead on securing ongoing funding to support the continuation of the post and the bureau’s long-term sustainability.

 

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience in securing charitable funding and/or business development
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills
• Ability to produce high-quality funding proposals and marketing materials
• Strong organisational skills with a collaborative, proactive approach
• Commitment to the aims and values of the Citizens Advice Bureau

 

Why join us?

You’ll be part of a committed and supportive team making a real difference in our community.  We offer flexible working options, employer pension contributions, generous annual leave and the opportunity to help shape the future of a trusted local organisation.

How to apply

The full application pack and application form is attached below, along with our private notice and equal opportunities monitoring form. Please also send your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to Claire.Christie@DundeeCAB.org.uk

Closing date: 23 January 2026
Interviews: Early February 2026

Equal Opportunities

Dundee Citizens Advice Bureau is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. Reasonable adjustments will be made throughout the recruitment process.

If you require this information in an alternative format or need support with your application, please contact us.

How to apply:

For further details and information on how to apply, please contact claire.christie@dundeecab.org.uk