Events Fundraiser

WEBRECRUIT; England; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity-focused organisation in Surrey is seeking an Events Fundraiser to lead fundraising events and inspire community involvement. The ideal candidate will have proven fundraising experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage budgets effectively. This full-time role allows for hybrid working and requires a valid driving licence. Join a purpose-driven team making a difference in the community.

Benefits

Salary of £29,000 - £34,000 per annum

38 days annual leave

Time off in lieu for weekend work

Culture of progression and development

Qualifications

• Proven, varied fundraising experience.
• Strong numerical skills with budget management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence in negotiation and networking.
• Good level of IT literacy.
• Full, valid driving licence and access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Lead a programme of challenge and community fundraising events.
• Inspire individuals and groups to get involved.
• Oversee event planning and supporter engagement.
• Develop new fundraising opportunities.
• Build lasting relationships with supporters and volunteers.
• Promote events through social media and community partnerships.

Skills

Fundraising experience

Numerical skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Networking skills

IT literacy

Job description

Overview

Events Fundraiser – Surrey (with hybrid working and travel for off-site events across London and the South)

The Organisation

Our client enables those with disabilities, their families, and their carers to lead fulfilling lives.

They are now looking for an Events Fundraiser to join them on a full-time, permanent basis, working 36 hours per week.

The Benefits

• Salary of £29,000 - £34,000 per annum
• A culture of progression and development
• 38 days’ annual leave (including Bank Holidays) to support a healthy work/life balance
• Time of in lieu (TOIL) for weekend work
• A supportive, inclusive team environment

This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and people-focused fundraising professional to join our client’s compassionate and purpose-driven organisation.

Joining a dedicated team, you’ll enable our client to achieve their vision of a world which is inclusive to all, regardless of ability, making a difference to countless lives across Surrey.

So, if you’re ready to advance your career and join the team, our client would love to hear from you!

The Role

As an Events Fundraiser, you’ll lead an exciting and varied programme of challenge and community fundraising events to drive income and awareness for our client’s organisation.

You’ll inspire individuals, groups, and corporate supporters to get involved, helping to raise vital funds that make a real difference to people with disabilities and their families.

Overseeing event planning, delivery, and supporter engagement, you’ll recruit and support participants, provide first-class stewardship, and ensure every event runs smoothly from start to finish.

Additionally, you will:

• Develop new fundraising opportunities and expand supporter networks
• Build lasting relationships with supporters, volunteers, and local groups
• Promote events through social media, outreach, and community partnerships
• Monitor budgets, track income, and report progress to the Fundraising Manager
• Ensure all events are inclusive, safe, and deliver an outstanding supporter experience

Please note, due to our client’s open and collaborative working environment and the nature of their work with children and adults with disabilities, all office-based roles can experience periods of elevated noise levels and some elements of disruption.

About You

To be considered as an Events Fundraiser, you will need:

• Proven, varied fundraising experience
• Strong numerical skills with budget management and record-keeping abilities
• Excellent communication, presentation, organisation, and interpersonal skills
• Confidence in negotiation, networking, and client-facing roles
• A good level of IT literacy
• A full, valid driving licence and access to a car

Evening and weekend events work is required and managed through flexible working or time off in lieu.

All staff are required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check. Please make it known if you are on the DBS update service.

Other organisations may call this role Fundraiser, Community Engagement Officer, Fundraising Officer, Charity Fundraising Co-ordinator, Community Fundraiser and Events Co-ordinator, Charity Events Executive, Events Planner, Events Officer, or Events Programme Co-ordinator.

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