Charity Fundraising Executive Lancashire

Bauer Media Group Heinrich Bauer Verlag KG; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media organization seeks a Charity Fundraising Executive in Lancashire. You will drive fundraising campaigns and build partnerships with local businesses to support disadvantaged children. This full-time role offers a flexible working environment, generous holidays, and a commitment to community engagement. Ideal candidates are passionate about charity work and have strong communication skills.

Benefits

25 days holiday, bank holidays & 2 volunteer days

Access to internal training

Enhanced parental leave pay

Opportunities for flexible working

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fundraising, events, or marketing.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends when needed.
• Full, clean UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Assist with administrative and financial tasks, including banking and grant applications.
• Develop and deliver fundraising campaigns and events.
• Build relationships with local businesses, schools, and community groups.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong organisational and administrative abilities

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Confident and enthusiastic

Experience in a sales or corporate environment

Understanding of social media platforms

Creative mindset

Job description

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Our Team: How we enrich everyday life

You’ll be joining our small but passionateCash for Kids Lancashireteam, part of Bauer Media’s Audio UK division. We work closely with central partnerships, campaign and communications teams to deliver impactful fundraising projects that support disadvantaged children across the region. Our team is driven by purpose, creativity, and a shared commitment to making a real difference in the lives of young people.

The Difference you will make

As a Charity Fundraising Executive, you’ll be at the heart of our fundraising efforts, helping to deliver campaigns, events, and partnerships that raise vital funds for children affected by poverty, illness, neglect, or additional needs. You’ll support the Charity Manager in the day-to-day running of the charity, build relationships with local businesses and community groups, and play a key role in delivering our flagship campaign, Mission Christmas. Your work will directly impact the lives of children and families in need across Lancashire.

Your role

You’ll be responsible for supporting fundraising operations, building partnerships, and delivering engaging campaigns.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Assist with administrative and financial tasks, including banking and grant applications.
• Develop and deliver fundraising campaigns and events.
• Build relationships with local businesses, schools, and community groups.
• Plan and execute the Mission Christmas campaign.
• Maintain strong communication with fundraisers and stakeholders.
• Keep the Cash for Kids website and social media updated with engaging content.
• Seek out media and influencer partnerships to raise awareness.
• Ensure Cash for Kids remains integral to Bauer Media locally.

The Skills you will bring

Required:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organisational and administrative abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, and presentation tools.
• Confident and enthusiastic with a hands-on approach.
• Proven experience in a sales or corporate environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends when needed.
• Full, clean UK driving licence.
• Solid understanding of social media platforms.
• Passion for charity work and community engagement.
• Creative mindset and willingness to speak up and contribute ideas.
• Experience in fundraising, events, or marketing.

Working Pattern/Location

This is afull-timerole, workingMonday to Friday, 9:00–5:30, based inLancashire. Flexibility is available to suit the right candidate.

What’s in it for you

• You’ll have 25 days holiday, bank holidays & 2 volunteer days to use.
• Your development matters, so access to our internal training provider – Bauer Academy, is a huge win.
• We have enhanced Maternity/Adoption, Paternity and Shared Parental Leave Pay.
• You’ll have the opportunity for flexible working.
• And much more! Find the full details of our benefitshere

We are an international employer and equal opportunities are important to us. That's why we welcome everyone in their uniqueness, regardless of e.g. religion, gender, skin color, disability in our house.

If you have any feedback regarding our UK recruitment process, please email [e-mail] we would love to hear from you.

About Cash for Kids

Cash for Kids is a grant-giving charity helping the children that need it most across the UK.

Our mission is to improve the lives of disadvantaged children and young people in our communities who are affected by poverty, illness, neglect or have additional needs. We believe that all children should be able to express their individuality, achieve their potential and live life to the full.

We work with grass-roots organisations that aim to make a difference to young lives, directly supporting families who often have nowhere else to go.

Collectively Cash for Kids are forecasting to have raised £21.5 million across the UK in 2024, supporting 583,957 children.

Bauer Media UK is part of the wider Bauer Media Group and is the No.1 UK Publisher and the No.1 Digital Commercial Audio broadcaster. We reach 25 million consumers across our Radio and Publishing brands such as Greatest Hits, KISS, Grazia, Today's Golfer, Absolute Radio, TV Choice, Country Walking, Hits Radio, CAR, Magic, MCN, Jazz FM, Puzzles and many more!

Bauer Media has remained one of the world’s most successful media companies for nearly 150 years through our commitment to continuous innovation and consumer obsession. Founded in Hamburg in 1875 and now in our fifth generation of family ownership, our multi-national company operates in 13 countries across Europe, reaching 200 million consumers.