Community Fundraising Lead

Location: Hybrid - minimum 1 day per week in London or Cheam, Surrey

Job Type: Full time, 35 hours per week (part time – 4 days considered)

Contract Type: 18-month fixed term contract with the potential to extend

Salary: £41,500 per annum

They can’t always prevent tricky, stressful, sad stuff from happening. But when it does happen, they help current, former, and retired civil servants get the best support. This is the next phase of their strategy to ensure they can be there when people need them the most.

They are now recruiting for a Community Mass Participation Lead, a pivotal role forming part of the main public-facing profile of their organisation. Community has an interesting twist for them as an occupational charity, meaning that most of their ‘Community’ is reached within their workplace.

The Community Mass Participation Lead will be a driving force behind community fundraising. This role will involve engaging, coaching, and encouraging supporters, adding value to their relationship with the organisation.

The successful candidate will be responsible for end-to-end product design and delivery, including flagship digital participation events like the Mega Miles Challenge and Festive Jumper Day. The role also involves identifying and implementing strategic, data, and insight-led improvements, new product opportunities, and innovation for growth.

To succeed in this role, you'll need to be an expert in relationship building and passionate about engaging and mobilising communities and audiences. Demonstrable experience in leading and coordinating community fundraising activity and product development processes is essential.

It’s an exciting time to join the organisation as they seek to embed their presence as a UK-wide charity. If you want to be a key member of their Fundraising department, they want to hear from you today!

In return, they offer excellent benefits including a health cash plan, Headspace, life assurance, excellent pension, generous annual leave, and interest-free loans for season tickets and their cycle to work scheme.

To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter that states why you would be suitable for this role. The closing date for applications is 23:59 on 22 September 2024. First stage interviews will be held online on 30 September. Please mention in your covering letter if either of these dates would be difficult for you.

They are committed to building and developing a workforce which reflects the diversity of the community they support. All job applications are treated fairly, with respect, and without bias, and they encourage applications from suitably experienced candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, or any other factor.

You may also have experience in the following: Community & Events Fundraiser, Fundraising Officer, Fundraising and Events Coordinator, Event Fundraiser, Marketing Assistant, Community Fundraiser, Direct Marketing, Events Coordinator, Community Fundraising, Events Assistant, Third Sector, Charity, Not for Profit, Fundraiser, Fundraising Assistant, Marketing Executive, Marketing Officer, Sales Executive, Sales Assistant, etc.

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