Community And Events Assistant

Refuge; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 27,926; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in London is seeking a passionate Community and Events Assistant who will provide outstanding support to fundraisers and assist with community engagement initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and communication skills, with a commitment to diversity and inclusion. This full-time position offers a hybrid work model and a salary of £27,926 per annum, along with opportunities for professional development within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic about learning and developing a career in fundraising.
• Believes in equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Committed to making a positive difference in the lives of women and children.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for fundraisers, offering supporter care.
• Provide administrative support to the Community and Events team.
• Ensure fundraisers feel valued and informed.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Clear communication

Empathy

Team collaboration

Job description

We are recruiting for a Community and Events Assistant to join our team in London; the scope on this job involves….

Job Title: Community and Events Assistant

Location: Hybrid with a requirement to occasionally work at our Head Office (Vauxhall)

Salary: £27,926 per annum

Contract type: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: 37.5

Are you a positive, kind, and empathetic individual with strong organisational and time management skills? Do you enjoy connecting with people from all walks of life and want to develop your career in fundraising?

At Refuge, we’re looking for a passionate and proactive Community and Events Assistant to support the delivery of our ambitious plans to expand our Community and Events programmes. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in fundraising, supporter engagement, and event coordination within a supportive and passionate team.

In this role, you will:

• Be the first point of contact for many of our incredible fundraisers, offering outstanding supporter care and guidance.
• Provide administrative support to the Community and Events team.
• Help to ensure our fundraisers feel valued, informed, and inspired throughout their journey with Refuge.

We’re seeking someone who:

• Is enthusiastic about learning and developing a career in fundraising.
• Communicates clearly and compassionately.
• Believes in equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Is committed to making a positive difference in the lives of the women and their children we support.

Join us and be part of a team that’s changing lives every day.

Closing date: 9.00 on 7 April 2026

Interview date: 15, 16 & 17 April 2026

Refuge offers a variety of exciting opportunities to learn, develop and grow in your career. We recognise the value everyone brings to the organisation to achieve our aims and are dedicated to developing and rewarding our staff. More details of our benefits can be found in Job Information Pack.