Community Fundraising Support Assistant

East Anglian Air Ambulance; Melbourn; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A lifesaving regional charity is seeking a Community Fundraising Support Assistant based in Melbourn. This role is vital for supporting fundraising events across various regions. Responsibilities include event planning, volunteer support, and equipment logistics. Candidates should have strong organisational skills, a full UK driving licence, and the ability to work independently. This role offers a varied workload, allowing you to directly contribute to saving lives through community engagement. Applications are encouraged before 19 February.

Qualifications

• Experience with data handling and administration tasks is essential.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and coordinating community fundraising events.
• Record income accurately on the CRM system.
• Coordinate preparation, delivery, and return of event equipment.

Skills

Strong organisational and communication skills

Ability to manage a varied and busy workload

Confidence in driving and handling event equipment

Positive, can-do attitude

Job description

Join our lifesaving charity as a Community Fundraising Support Assistant.

About the role

Location: Office based in Melbourn, with occasional hybrid working

Hours: 22 hours per week, to be agreed

East Anglian Air Ambulance is a lifesaving regional charity delivering critical emergency care across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, Suffolk and beyond.

With two state‑of‑the‑art helicopters and a fleet of critical care vehicles, our expert teams of doctors and paramedics bring advanced pre‑hospital emergency medical care directly to people when they need it most.

This is an exciting opportunity for an organised, practical individual to play a vital role in the delivery and logistics of community fundraising events across our region.

As Community Fundraising Support Assistant, you’ll be a key member of the Community Fundraising team, ensuring that fundraising events and third‑party activities are fully supported, well‑equipped and delivered smoothly. A significant part of this role involves driving, transporting, setting up and returning event equipment, as well as supporting volunteers and supporters on the ground.

When in the office, you’ll be responsible for stock controlling the event equipment as well as undertaking administration tasks. Administration experience in data handling is essential as you’ll be involved in logging event and income information onto the Customer Relationship Management System (CRM), for which full training will be given.

Confidence in cash handling is important as you’ll support the return of donations generated at events from supporters to the office, adhering to our cash handling policy and process.

You’ll gain a detailed understanding of how community fundraising operates within a regional charity, working closely with volunteers, supporters and colleagues to help raise vital funds that save lives. This is a practical, varied role where no two days are the same and where reliability, organisation and a can‑do attitude really matter.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with the planning and coordination of community fundraising events
• Creating event plans and supporting volunteers and supporters
• Coordinating the preparation, delivery and return of event equipment
• Helping with event set‑up and pack‑down when required
• Accurately recording income on our Customer Relationship Management System (CRM)
• Preparing cash ready for banking

You’ll bring:

• Strong organisational and communication skills
• The ability to manage a varied and busy workload
• A practical, hands‑on approach with confidence working independently
• A positive, can‑do attitude and willingness to learnConfidence in driving, including pool cars and handling event equipment

Due to the nature of the role, you will:

• Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a car (pool car also available, business miles claimable)
• Be comfortable with regular driving across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk to deliver and collect event kit
• Be flexible to support occasional out‑of‑hours work, including weekends (with time off in lieu provided)
• Share a belief in the life‑saving work of East Anglian Air Ambulance

How to Apply

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Barbara McGee Community Fundraising Manager, on 03450 669 999.

To apply, please complete our application form explaining why you’re passionate about this opportunity and how your skills and experience make you a great fit.

Closing Date: Thursday 19 February (9am)
Interview Date: Thursday 26 February