As a young, energetic and ambitious charity, we support people affected by pulmonary fibrosis and invest in research to find a cure. Do you have the passion and skills we need? We’d love to hear from you: Please get in touch.
Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. Pulmonary fibrosis affects people from all walks of life, and we believe our team should reflect the diverse communities we support. We warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity.
Current positions
Senior Challenge Fundraising Officer
Be part of a movement to ensure no one faces pulmonary fibrosis alone.
Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis (APF) is the UK’s leading patient charity dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by pulmonary fibrosis. Our mission is underpinned by values of compassionate, bold, expert and collaborative. We believe in creating a supportive environment in which both our employees and beneficiaries can thrive.
Founded in 2013 by people affected by PF and clinicians, APF has grown into a respected national charity rooted in community and evidence. We provide trusted information and support, help a growing network of support groups, campaign to improve access to care and invest in research to bring hope of new treatments. APF strives to be an organisation of equity and inclusion, welcoming people from all backgrounds – our team and volunteers aim to reflect the diverse communities we serve.
We have just launched an ambitious five year strategy (2025–2030), co-created with the PF community, which focuses on expanding support, transforming care, and accelerating research. This strategy marks a step change with a clearer focus, stronger delivery model and greater ambition to ensure no one faces pulmonary fibrosis alone.
We’re now seeking a proactive and talented Senior Challenge Fundraising Officer.
The Senior Challenge Fundraising Officer will lead the delivery and growth of APF’s third-party and mass participation challenge events portfolio.
This role exists to significantly grow income and participation by managing end-to-end third-party challenge events, developing community-facing charity-owned fundraising products and delivering excellent supporter stewardship.
Working closely with the Head of Fundraising and colleagues across Communications, Services and the Operations Team, you will increase recruitment, empower supporters to raise ambitious funds, and create journeys that encourage long-term engagement with APF.
Success in this role means more people fundraising for APF, raising more income and feeling valued, supported and inspired to stay connected to our mission.
Salary: £31,000 - £34,500
Location: Hybrid role - 1 day per week in the Peterborough office
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week. Typically, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, with flexibility to maintain a good work–life balance. Occasional out-of-hours work may be required, with time off in lieu. (Part-time considered, minimum 4 days).
Contract: Permanent
For further information about the role, please see the Job Description Pack
First interviews (virtual): Friday 1 May
Second interviews (in person): Friday 8 May in Peterborough office
How to apply
We hope you’ll consider making an application. Please apply here, submitting a CV and a covering letter (maximum of two pages), highlighting your skills and suitability to the role, reflecting the key responsibilities in the job description. Please apply by Sunday 26 April.
Senior Individual Giving Manager
Be part of a movement to ensure no one faces pulmonary fibrosis alone.
Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis (APF) is the UK’s leading patient charity dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by pulmonary fibrosis. Our mission is underpinned by values of compassionate, bold, expert and collaborative. We believe in creating a supportive environment in which both our employees and beneficiaries can thrive.
Founded in 2013 by people affected by PF and clinicians, APF has grown into a respected national charity rooted in community and evidence. We provide trusted information and support, help a growing network of support groups, campaign to improve access to care and invest in research to bring hope of new treatments. APF strives to be an organisation of equity and inclusion, welcoming people from all backgrounds – our team and volunteers aim to reflect the diverse communities we serve.
We have just launched an ambitious five year strategy (2025–2030), co-created with the PF community, which focuses on expanding support, transforming care, and accelerating research. This strategy marks a step change with a clearer focus, stronger delivery model and greater ambition to ensure no one faces pulmonary fibrosis alone.
We’re now seeking a proactive and talented Senior Individual Giving Manager.
The Senior Individual Giving Manager is responsible for driving the growth of Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis’ individual giving income through data-led acquisition, engaging fundraising campaigns and exceptional donor stewardship.
This role owns the income targets and leads the strategy and execution of individual gifts, regular giving, direct mail appeals (digital and print), in-memory giving and lottery. They will coordinate direct mail campaigns and support the Operations team to deliver meaningful stewardship.
Collaborating with teams across the organisation, the post holder will proactively identify opportunities to introduce fundraising asks within engagement journeys, helping convert new audiences into long-term supporters. They will ensure APF’s campaign planning and engagement pathways are designed with inclusion and lived experience at their core, while driving sustainable income growth through acquisition and retention.
Combining strategic thinking with storytelling, data insight, careful planning and management of warm stewardship, you’ll ensure donors feel valued and inspired to continue supporting APF.
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000
Location: Hybrid role - 1 day per week in the Peterborough office
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week. Typically, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, with flexibility to maintain a good work–life balance. Occasional out-of-hours work may be required, with time off in lieu. (Part-time considered, minimum 4 days).
Contract: Permanent
For further information about the role, please see the Job Description Pack
First interviews (virtual): Friday 1 May
Second interviews (in person): Friday 8 May in Peterborough office
How to apply
We hope you’ll consider making an application. Please apply here, submitting a CV and a covering letter (maximum of two pages), highlighting your skills and suitability to the role, reflecting the key responsibilities in the job description. Please apply by Sunday 26 April.