Corporate Community and Events Manager

Playskill; Hemel Hempstead; Hybrid; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a Corporate Community and Events Manager to enhance fundraising through community and corporate partnerships. The role encompasses developing strategies for diverse fundraising events, managing budgets, and overseeing a Fundraising Officer. Ideal candidates should have at least 2 years of fundraising experience, strong relationship-building skills, and familiarity with CRM systems. This hybrid position offers a competitive salary of £35,000 annually and a chance to make a significant impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in community, corporate, or events fundraising.
• Experience in planning and delivering fundraising events.
• Strong relationship-building and organisational skills.
• Line management experience.

Responsibilities

• Grow income from community, corporate, and events fundraising.
• Build and manage relationships with supporters and partners.
• Plan and deliver fundraising events and campaigns.
• Identify new income streams and opportunities.
• Line manage the Fundraising Officer.

Skills

Community fundraising

Corporate fundraising

Event management

Relationship building

Organisational skills

CRM experience

Tools

Donorfy

Job description

Job description

Job title: CorporateCommunity and Events Manager

Location: Hemel Hempstead & Watford. Hybrid where agreed.

Responsible to: Head of Fundraising & Marketing

Key relationships: Head of Fundraising, Fundraising Officer, MarComms Lead, Marketing & Events Officer

Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: £35,000 FTE

Contract Type: Permanent

Disclosure Level: Enhanced DSB clearance required

About Us

Playskill is a Hertfordshire-based charity supporting pre‑school children with physical disabilities and their families. The charity relies entirely on voluntary donations to fund its vital services.

Using therapeutic play as a tool for development of key milestones, Playskill steps in during the crucial early intervention window when the brain is developing faster than at any other time. Through expert therapies, vital in‑home support, specialist training and all important social and respite events for the whole family.

We stand alongside families throughout the challenges of living with disability, offering guidance, care, and community, helping them to build skills, resilience and networks to face the journey ahead.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Corporate Community and Events Manager who will play a key role in growing Playskill's income through community, corporate and event fundraising.

Working closely with the Head of Fundraising & Marketing, you will develop new fundraising opportunities, steward existing supporters, and create initiatives that introduce new people to the Playskill community.

You will lead on community and corporate partnerships, manage flagship and fundraising events (including Playskill’s Annual Golf Day), and line‑manage the Fundraising Officer.

Key Responsibilities

• Grow income from community, corporate, and events fundraising

• Build and manage relationships with supporters, community groups, and corporate partners

• Plan and deliver fundraising events and campaigns

• Identify new income streams and opportunities

• Line manage the Fundraising Officer

• Manage budgets and record activity accurately using a CRM system

• Ability to manage budgets effectively and maintain financial discipline

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years' in community, corporate, or events fundraising

• Experience planning and delivering fundraising events

• Strong relationship-building and organisational skills

• Line management experience

• Experience using a CRM system (Donorfy or similar)

Diversity statement

Playskill is an equal opportunities employer and has a high number of team members with caring responsibilities and is keen to encourage applicants from a diverse number of backgrounds.

Safeguarding statement

Playskill is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Playskill has a full safeguarding policy and expects all staff to undergo safeguarding training.

Interview date

TBC

Interview location

Hemel Hempstead