Community and Events Fundraiser

JR United Kingdom; Aylesbury; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity for wheelchair sport seeks a Community and Events Fundraiser for a 14-month maternity cover. You'll lead fundraising initiatives, organize key events, and enhance community engagement. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in fundraising with excellent organizational skills, ready to make a significant impact in a supportive team. Flexibility in working location is offered, ensuring a balanced approach to on-site and remote work.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in community fundraising or sponsorship events.
• Experience in supporter engagement and volunteer management.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Organizing fundraising events like the Tour de Vale Bike Ride.
• Maximizing income from community fundraising and events.
• Building strong relationships with participants and supporters.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Relationship Building

Attention to Detail

Multi-Tasking

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Community and Events Fundraiser, Aylesbury

Client: Polly Symondson Recruitment Ltd

Location: Aylesbury, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 2

Posted: 06.06.2025

Expiry Date: 21.07.2025

Job Description:

The role: Community and Events Fundraiser

Contract: Fixed Term 14 months (Maternity Cover)

Hours: 37.5 hours a week including occasional weekend and evening work

Location: Stoke Mandeville Stadium, Aylesbury (flexible, hybrid)

Reporting to: Head of Fundraising, Data & Communications

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Fundraising team at WheelPower, a friendly, close-knit supportive team.

This role involves driving community and events fundraising, organising the Tour de Vale Bike Ride and other events at Stoke Mandeville Stadium, sourcing runners for third-party events like the Great North Run, supporting supporters to reach their fundraising targets, developing opportunities for community groups and local companies, and leading our schools fundraising programme.

About you

We seek a friendly, organized individual with a proven track record in meeting or exceeding targets from sponsorship-based events or community fundraising. Experience in supporter engagement, building relationships with volunteers and supporters, excellent communication skills, multi-tasking, attention to detail, and a collaborative approach are essential.

About us

WheelPower is the national charity for wheelchair sport, dedicated to helping disabled people lead active lives through sports sessions, advice, events, online classes, and partnerships. The role is based at Stoke Mandeville Stadium with a blended working approach, currently two days in the office per week. WheelPower is committed to diversity and inclusion.

Main responsibilities include:

• Organising the Tour de Vale Bike Ride, WheelPower’s largest fundraising event.
• Maximising income and awareness from events and community fundraising.
• Managing and expanding our portfolio of in-house and third-party fundraising events.
• Providing excellent support and building strong relationships with participants and supporters.
• Developing sustainable community fundraising activities.
• Maximising income from corporate, school, and community group partnerships.
• Recruiting and managing volunteers.
• Representing the charity at meetings and events, including presentations.

Contact us for more information about this 14-month fixed-term maternity cover, including the full job description and application details.