Unseen is working towards a world without slavery. We provide safehouses and support in the community for survivors of trafficking and modern slavery. We also run the Modern Slavery & Exploitation Helpline and work with individuals, communities, businesses, governments, other charities, and statutory agencies to stamp out slavery for good.

Purpose of the role

The purpose of the Fundraising Officer role is primarily to secure income from Trusts and Foundations through writing accurate and compelling funding applications. The role will also be involved in other areas of fundraising such as supporting our work with Major Donors, Corporate Funders and Events.

Working with the Senior Fundraising Officer, you will secure funding from private and statutory grant-making organisations, ensuring a robust multi-year funding base for our important work in the fight against modern slavery. The Fundraising Officer, working with the wider Fundraising Team will be an important contributor to the success of our multi-channel fundraising programme.

Working as part of a small team spanning a number of other areas of fundraising activity such as Individual Giving, Campaigns and Appeals and Community Fundraising, the ideal candidate will be creative and collaborative in their approach to work. You will be driven by a desire to make a positive impact, and create lasting change for some of the most underrepresented people in society.

For more information about the role, please refer to the job pack which can be found on our website.

To apply

Please complete Unseen’s application form for the role, which can be found on our website, which includes a personal statement of 500 words outlining your suitability for the role, some personal details and equal opportunities questions, and;

Please send a copy of your CV to jobs@unseenuk.org with reference to the job title.

Please note: The only information from your application that will be shared with the hiring manager is your personal statement and CV.

As an organisation focused on equality and diversity, we welcome applications from all sections of the community and all backgrounds, including those with a lived experience of modern slavery, those from ethnic minority groups, those with disabilities and those from the LGBTQ+ community.

Any questions, please contact jobs@unseenuk.org.