Can you help write the next chapter of Brigstowe’s story?
As we celebrate 30 years of transforming lives affected by HIV, we’re looking for someone exceptional to accelerate our momentum and amplify our impact for the decades ahead. This is your opportunity to shape the future of Bristol’s specialist HIV charity at a pivotal moment in our history.
Why now matters
Three decades of expertise. A growing community. And with a vision to reach further than ever before. We’ve built something remarkable, and now we’re ready to take our fundraising and communications up a level. This role isn’t just about continuing what works—it’s about pioneering new approaches that will define our next 30 years.
Your mission
You’ll be one of the architects of Brigstowe’s community presence, securing vital support while crafting the compelling narratives that turn awareness into action. Your work will directly fuel the expansion of life-changing services and ensure everyone affected by HIV in Bristol has the support they deserve.
Your role
This dual-impact role combines two essential elements:
- Community Fundraising & Partnerships: Build meaningful relationships with community groups and corporate partners. Grow our ‘Friends of Brigstowe’ movement. Create memorable fundraising experiences and deliver challenge events that inspire long-term commitment and transform supporters into lifelong champions of our cause.
- Strategic Communications: Bring our 30-year legacy and future vision to life through powerful storytelling across all platforms—from compelling videos and impactful reports to dynamic social media and media relations that position Brigstowe at the heart of the HIV conversation.
The person we are looking for
You’re a proven community fundraiser who sees possibilities everywhere and has the creative spark to make them a reality. You understand that successful fundraising is built on authentic relationships and stories that move people to act.
You’re a natural connector who thrives on building partnerships and spotting opportunities others overlook. Your marketing and communications expertise enables you to craft content that resonates—whether you’re inspiring a corporate partner, engaging a potential donor, or celebrating a supporter’s contribution.
Self-motivated and detail-focused, you can balance the big picture with meticulous execution. You’re resilient, adaptable, and energised by the challenge of taking something good and making it exceptional.
Join us as we launch into our next 30 years—ready to make your mark?
About us
Brigstowe supports anyone living with or affected by HIV in Bristol and the surrounding areas. We offer a comprehensive and holistic range of services, including advice and support, a peer support group and peer mentoring.
We pride ourselves on treating our clients with respect and dignity, with the highest regard for confidentiality. We work hard to ensure that our award-winning services are accessible, person-centred, non-judgemental, professional and of a high quality at all times.
As well as joining a collaborative, supportive, motivated and dynamic team, you will receive:
- 26 to 30 days holiday per year depending on length of service plus bank holidays (pro rata)
- 6% pension contribution
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Regular one-to-one supervision
- Flexible/remote working options available on discussion with line manager (some office working is required)
- Cycle to Work scheme
Salary: £31,537 – £33,699 full-time equivalent (Point 18-22 on the NJC Pay Scale)
Hours: 3-5 days per week depending on candidate.
Contract: Permanent, following a period of probation
Closing date: 9am on Monday 12th January 2026
Interview date: Monday 19th January 2026 at The Old Co-op, Ground Floor, 40-42 Chelsea Road, Bristol, BS5 6AF
How to apply:
Please fill in the Application Form outlining your reasons for applying and how your skills and experience fit the person specification. All applications will be scored using the person specification and therefore applicants who provide clear examples to evidence their skills and experience are more likely to be offered an interview. Brigstowe values the experience and diversity of individuals and therefore invites you to also use general life experience when evidencing your abilities and experience against the person specification.
Please also complete our Required Information Form and Equal Opportunities Form.
Please send your completed forms to: info@brigstowe.org.
If you would like more information on this role, please get in touch with Mark Stroud, Fundraising Manager, on 0117 955 5038 or via email at markstroud@brigstowe.org.
Brigstowe is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion. We welcome applicants with the appropriate skills of any background or identity, or those identifying as having a disability. We seek a diverse workforce which is representative of the clients we serve, and we strongly encourage applications from people of African or Caribbean heritage as they are currently under-represented in our staff team. We also encourage applications from people living with HIV. Any applicants who let us know that they are from either of these two groups and who meet the essential criteria in the person specification will automatically be invited to interview.