Community and Events Fundraiser

Full time: 37.5 hours per week

About us: 

Fun runs, sky diving, fetes, sponsorship, donations, supporter relationships…we fundraising folk love to prove the difference we make.?We’re small enough to be a close-knit team where you can see the difference your projects make to the care we give every day. We’re big enough and ambitious enough for you to grow and explore new fundraising events and techniques as well as support you with training, opportunities and fantastic benefits.  

About the role: 

We are looking for a Community and Events Fundraiser to join our team. 

Reporting to the Senior Community and Events Fundraiser, you’d be part of a team which raises money from community and events fundraising activities. Proactively managing relationships with individuals and groups within the community is key. Along with focusing on maximising opportunities from existing supporters, the post holder will also work to harness and support new ideas and partnerships to grow this vital income stream. 

About you: 

For you the supporter is key, whether they’re a running in a marathon, holding a tea party, or taking part in an international sponsored bike ride. You’ll be enthusiastic, have strong verbal and written communication skills and some experience working in charity fundraising and of community fundraising - voluntary or paid. Above all, you’ll need to be passionate about community fundraising. 

If you’re a flexible thinker, share our values, and are looking for a dynamic role in a supportive and inclusive environment, we’d love to hear from you! 

As well as our competitive salary package and the opportunity of joining an organisation where you will be able to make a difference, we offer a range of great benefits, which include: 

• 27 days’ annual leave, plus recognised public holidays – rising to 29 days after 5 years’ service and 33 days after 10 years’ service (pro rata for part time) 
• Training support and development opportunities 
• Free onsite parking 
• Subsidised meals at onsite canteen 
• Employee Assistance Programme – promoting staff wellbeing 
• Access to blue light card discount 
• Access to Pension Scheme 
• In – house laundry of uniforms, plus excellent changing facilities (with showers)  
• Wellbeing - We provide a programme of activities, opportunities and guidance to inspire and support our employees to live a healthy life, at home and at work