Funding & Business Development Officer

What will you be doing?

At Your Financial Wellbeing we are focused on improving access to financial wellbeing support, reducing the impact of financial stress and strengthening the money advice sector through, trauma-informed approaches and developing ethical tech.

We are looking for a motivated and proactive volunteer to support us with funding, partnerships and business development. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and grow a purpose-driven organisation from an early stage while contributing to meaningful social impact.

The volunteer will work closely with the founder and board members to help identify opportunities that support the organisation’s sustainability, growth and long-term impact. The role is flexible and can be shaped around the volunteer’s skills, experience and interests.

Key responsibilities may include:

• Researching grant funding, trusts, foundations and social enterprise funding opportunities aligned with YFW’s mission
• Supporting funding applications, bid writing and gathering information for proposals
• Identifying partnership opportunities with organisations such as housing associations, councils, charities, universities, funders and community organisations
• Helping build relationships with potential partners and stakeholders
• Supporting business development activities that strengthen YFW’s sustainability and long-term growth
• Researching opportunities linked to innovation, technology, financial wellbeing and social impact
• Contributing ideas to help raise awareness of YFW and expand its reach

We are not expecting someone to know everything or take on all aspects of the role independently. We are looking for someone who is organised, curious and motivated to help build something with real purpose. Whether you have experience in fundraising, partnerships, business development, bid writing or simply an interest in social enterprise and impact, we would love to hear from you.

This role offers the chance to gain hands-on experience in the growth of an ambitious social enterprise focused on tackling financial stress, improving financial wellbeing and promoting social justice. Volunteers will have the opportunity to contribute ideas, develop practical experience and directly influence how YFW grows and creates impact across Scotland.

As a small but ambitious organisation, volunteer support in this area could make a significant difference to our ability to secure resources, build partnerships and expand the support we provide to individuals, families and communities experiencing financial stress.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for a motivated, proactive and values-driven volunteer who is passionate about helping create positive social impact. 

Our ideal volunteer will have an interest in areas such as fundraising, partnerships, business development, social enterprise, community development social justice, financial wellbeing or the third sector. 

This role may particularly suit someone with experience in funding, bid writing, stakeholder engagement, partnerships or organisational growth.

Helpful skills or experience include:

• Experience in fundraising, grant funding, partnerships or business development
• Good written communication skills and confidence drafting clear and professional content
• Experience or interest in funding applications, bid writing, research or stakeholder engagement
• Confidence communicating with a range of organisations and building relationships
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• The ability to research opportunities and identify potential partnerships or funding streams
• An interest in social justice, financial wellbeing, or supporting communities experiencing financial stress would be beneficial
• An understanding of the third sector, social enterprise or community organisations would be helpful but is not essential

The most important qualities for us are:

• A genuine interest in making a difference and supporting a mission-driven organisation
• Initiative and a proactive approach to identifying opportunities and solving problems
• Reliability and good communication
• Curiosity and a willingness to learn and contribute ideas
• The ability to work collaboratively and help shape an organisation in its growth stage
• Sensitivity and empathy when engaging with issues linked to financial stress, debt and inequality

We are especially keen to hear from people who care about fairness, reducing stigma and helping make support more accessible for individuals and families facing financial challenges.

At YFW, we value people from different backgrounds and experiences and encourage applications from anyone who feels connected to our mission. We understand that not everyone will meet every point listed above, so if you are enthusiastic, motivated and interested in helping grow an organisation focused on social justice, innovation and financial wellbeing, we would still love to hear from you.

This role is flexible and can be shaped around the volunteer’s strengths, interests and availability, with opportunities to gain hands-on experience, contribute ideas and play a meaningful role in helping YFW grow and increase its impact.

What difference will you make?

At Your Financial Wellbeing, we believe financial stress affects far more than finances alone. It can impact mental wellbeing, family relationships, confidence, physical health and overall quality of life. We also recognise that many financial challenges are shaped by wider social issues such as inequality, insecure work, rising living costs and barriers to accessing support.

We are working to improve access to trauma-informed financial wellbeing support while developing innovative approaches and ethical technology that can strengthen the wider money advice sector and make support easier to access.

This volunteer role will play an important part in helping YFW grow sustainably and increase our long-term impact. By supporting funding research, partnership development and business growth opportunities, the volunteer will help us build the foundations needed to expand our work and reach more individuals, families and communities experiencing financial stress.

Their contribution will directly support our ability to secure funding, develop partnerships and strengthen relationships with organisations that share our values, including housing associations, local authorities, charities, universities and community partners. This will help YFW increase awareness of financial wellbeing, reduce stigma around debt and financial stress, and improve access to compassionate and person-centred support.

The role will also help drive innovation within YFW. We are exploring ethical uses of technology to improve accessibility and reduce barriers for people seeking financial support. By helping identify opportunities, partnerships and resources, the volunteer will contribute to the development of new ideas and approaches that can strengthen support for both individuals and the organisations helping them.

Ultimately, this role will help YFW build stronger foundations for growth, sustainability and social impact. As a small but ambitious organisation, volunteer support in this area could make a meaningful difference to how quickly we can develop partnerships, secure resources and create lasting change.

This is an opportunity for a volunteer to see the direct impact of their contribution while helping shape an organisation focused on compassion, social justice, innovation and reducing the harmful effects of financial stress.

Additional information

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Before you apply

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Your Financial Wellbeing. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, proactive and genuinely interested in helping us grow our impact.

When applying, we would love to hear why this role interests you, any relevant experience or transferable skills you may have, and examples of funding, partnerships, bid writing, business development or stakeholder engagement experience if applicable. 

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Suitable applicants will be invited to an informal online or phone conversation to discuss the role, your interests and how the opportunity can be shaped around your skills and availability.

We aim to respond to applicants as quickly as possible and will keep communication open throughout the process. We welcome applications from people of different backgrounds and experiences who connect with our mission around financial wellbeing, social justice, innovation and reducing financial stress.