We’re seeking an enthusiastic Fundraising Coordinator with excellent communication and writing skills to help our Inclusive Cycling activities grow!

About this job

This is an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated, friendly team and play a key role in helping us to maximise our impact and support underrepresented groups. As an integral part of Life Cycle, you’ll clearly see the impact you make.

Supported by experienced colleagues, you’ll have all the tools you need to help hundreds of people benefit from our inclusive cycling activities.

As the Fundraising Coordinator, you’ll:

• Submit, log and track applications.
• Identify potential funding opportunities.
• Write applications to smaller funders (typically £5,000 or less).
• Assist the Fundraising Manager in larger applications.
• Monitor and report to funders, demonstrating clear outcomes and impact.
• Work with the Finance Manager to ensure financial reports meet the funders’ needs.
• Work with the Fundraising Manager to track fundraising income against budgets and actual spend. 
• Help colleagues gather photos, feedback and case studies.
• Ensure all are stored in line with Data Protection legislation.  
• Provide additional fundraising and general administrative support where necessary.

About you

With a flair for writing and experience in fundraising (ideally Trusts and Foundations), you’ll be confident in crafting engaging, convincing bids and writing and editing in a professional context.

The post holder will have proven experience in building positive relationships with stakeholders, be able to manage workloads and meet strict deadlines, have an organised, methodical approach to work, and most importantly, be motivated and enthusiastic about Life Cycle’s mission.  

About Life Cycle

Life Cycle is a charity that works with people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds at every stage of their cycling journey, from learning to ride, to building a career in the cycle industry.

You’ll be joining us at an exciting time of our journey; public interest in cycling is the highest in a generation, and demand for our services is growing. Your efforts will directly impact the environment and local communities.

Why join us?

• Pension scheme (5% of salary).
• 31 days holiday per annum.
• Company sick pay.
• Staff discounts on refurbished bikes. 
• Cycle to work scheme and TechScheme.

Free cycle training and an annual bike check-up.