Community Fundraising and Events Officer – Holocaust Educational Trust

The Wohl Enterprise Hub; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit organization is seeking a Community Fundraising and Events Officer to coordinate and deliver fundraising events. The ideal candidate will have strong event planning experience, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to building relationships. This full-time role offers a hybrid working arrangement with a competitive salary ranging from £30,000 to £34,000. Join a passionate team and contribute to impactful initiatives.

Benefits

Generous annual leave policy

Enhanced parental leave packages

Sick Pay and Income Protection

Employee Assistance Programme

Season ticket loans

Qualifications

• Proven experience in planning and delivering events in the non-profit sector.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with diverse stakeholders.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee coordination of fundraising events and logistics.
• Organize the annual Appeal Dinner and liaise with stakeholders.
• Engage with corporate partners for fundraising collaborations.

Skills

Event planning

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

CRM database usage

Tools

Raisers Edge

Job description

Community Fundraising and Events Officer – Holocaust Educational Trust

We’re offering an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and creative individual to become part of our small but committed team. As we develop our new income strategy aimed at increasing and diversifying our fundraising, this is a pivotal moment to contribute to our growth and help us achieve our ambitious income targets.

In this varied and rewarding role, you will work across multiple areas of fundraising and event coordination to secure vital funds that enable the Trust to continue our impactful work.

This opportunity is Permanent and Full time and requires a hybrid working arrangement – a minimum of 3 days per week in our Central London office. The salary range is £30,000 – £34,000 (dependent on skills and experience). Application deadline: 30 November 2025.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual, passionate about our work and enjoys building relationships. Working closely with the fundraising team, senior volunteers, and colleagues in the wider team, you will take a leading role in delivering engaging fundraising events, activities and campaigns and expanding the Trust’s portfolio of events, challenges and initiatives.

The ideal candidate will be proactive, a strong team player, and have excellent organisational and communication skills. You will be a strategic thinker, with a willing attitude and enjoy working in a fast‑paced environment.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following skills and capabilities:

• Proven experience planning, coordinating and delivering events to a high standard, ideally within the non‑profit sector.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate to a wide range of stakeholders including donors, volunteers and partners.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Able to work under pressure and a strong track record of managing multiple tasks and priorities.
• Proactive approach and collaborative mindset, willing to contribute across all areas of the team.
• Strong relationship building skills, with experience engaging with committees, individuals and organisations.
• Confident using CRM databases (preferably Raisers Edge or similar).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to use initiative and be proactive in achieving results.
• Ability to work in a supportive and flexible manner.
• Knowledge of the Third Sector.

During your time with us you will:

Events

• Oversee, coordinate and deliver our calendar of fundraising events including logistics and administration.
• Help organise our annual Appeal Dinner, the Trust’s flagship fundraising event, overseeing all administration, liaising with internal and external stakeholders and overseeing adverts in Appeal Dinner brochure.
• Liaise with companies to arrange corporate events with Holocaust survivor speakers and develop relationships with existing and new companies to increase income in this area.
• Oversee and work with Young HET supporters to motivate them to fundraise for the Trust.
• Work with other colleagues to market events through targeted messaging.
• Develop ideas for new fundraising campaigns, initiatives and events to grow income and cultivate new donors.
• Support fundraising campaigns including the coordination of appeals, newsletters and mailouts.
• Establish a programme of fundraising challenges (such as marathons and sporting events) to generate income and supporter engagement, building key relationships.
• Work with our Education and Outreach teams to oversee engagement and support from schools, synagogues and other institutions.
• Lead on digital fundraising campaigns and prepare content for social media.

General

• Manage the acknowledgment and thanking of donations and help to ensure the database is maintained.
• Work collaboratively with the Fundraising team on current and future fundraising strategy and activities, to shape fundraising priorities.
• Comply with relevant legislation with regards to data protection including General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018.

As part of a small team, you will also benefit from:

• A generous annual leave policy including an office closure between Christmas and New Year.
• Enhanced parental leave packages for employees with more than eighteen months service.
• Sick Pay, Income Protection and Life assurance policies.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Season ticket loans.

For more information and to be personally recommended for this role, please contact [e-mail]