Community Engagement Officer

HARRIS HILL; London; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

HARRIS HILL is looking for a Community Engagement Officer to enhance community fundraising efforts for a charity. This role involves networking, managing donor relationships, and public engagement activities. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in fundraising, strong communication skills, and be a confident public speaker. The position offers a salary range of £29,291 - £34,963 per annum and involves hybrid working in London.

Qualifications

• Experience in community fundraising or corporate partnerships.
• Proven ability to meet fundraising income targets.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build networks to support fundraising initiatives.
• Act as the primary contact for community organizations.
• Plan and deliver stewardship events for key audiences.

Skills

Fundraising

Networking

Communication

Public Speaking

Event Management

Tools

CRM Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a wonderful charity to recruit for aCommunity Engagement Officerin order to help drive the expansion of the charity Community Giving Program.

As a Community Engagement Officer you will:

• Build networks to support and grow the charity’s fundraising initiatives. Lead outreach to engage new local community partners and oversee fundraising events such as bucket collections and charity stalls.
• Act as the primary point of contact for community organisations, developing rich stewardship journeys for donors to enhance engagement and retention.
• Assist in developing insights to refine our community fundraising strategy, ensuring compliance with data protection laws and maintaining accurate records.
• Be an ambassador for the charity, sharing the charity’s mission with internal and external audiences through public speaking and networking.
• Oversee and attend bucket collections and charity stalls at public and private events
• Plan and deliver engaging stewardship events for key audiences

We are looking for a professional fundraiser with experience in community fundraising or corporate partnerships. You should have a proven track record in securing and managing long-term partnerships, be a confident speaker, and enjoy networking. A full UK driving license is required, as well as the ability to travel across catchment area.

To be successful, you must have experience:

• Proven ability to meet fundraising income targets and effectively manage donor relationships.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A confident public speaker with excellent presentation skills.
• Experience managing a portfolio of community groups or securing long-term partnerships.
• Proficient in using databases (such as CRM systems) and Microsoft Office.

Desirable Skills:

• Event management experience.
• Experience leading teams of volunteers.

Salary: £29,291 - £34,963 per annum

Contract type:Full-time, permanent

Location- London, hybrid working 3 days in the office

Closing date: On rolling basis

Interview: TBC

Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to [e-mail]

If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!

Unfortunately, due to resource capacity, we will only contact candidates that are shortlisted for interview. Therefore if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please note your application has been unsuccessful.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.