Events Officer - Community

Rspca; Horsham; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

RSPCA in Horsham is looking for an Events Officer to join the Fundraising team. The role offers hybrid working with 1–2 days in the office, supporting fundraising managers and ensuring smooth delivery of donor experiences.

The position focuses on organising activity, aiding day-to-day fundraising tasks, and contributing to an excellent supporter journey across portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Provide general support to Fundraising Managers across portfolios.
• Keep fundraising activity organised and support day-to-day activities for supporters.
• Help the wider team deliver excellent experiences for supporters.

Job description

Do you want to help create a better world for animals?

At the RSPCA, we believe animal welfare is everyone's welfare. Join us in creating a better world for every animal. We can do it if we work together — everyone for every animal. Choose a career with us and make a difference.

We are looking for a new team member to join us as a Events Officer within our Fundraising team.

Working hours: 35 hours / Monday – Friday
Location: Horsham, West Sussex
Hybrid role: 1–2 days per week in the office, with flexibility around you and the needs of the operation.

This is an existing role within the team, providing general support to our Fundraising Managers across all three portfolios. You'll play an important part in keeping activity organised, supporting colleagues with day-to-day fundraising activity and helping the wider team deliver excellent experiences for our supporters.

Are you ready to join our movement?

Our recruitment journey – key dates for you to note

Here's what the process looks like, no surprises, just a friendly guide:

• Application
  You'll be asked to answer 3 questions to give us a sense of your experience, skills, and potential. Don't worry if you don't tick every box - what really matters is what you can bring to the role and the team.
• Panel Interview
  If your application is successful, you'll be invited to a panel interview with the Hiring Manager. This is a chance to:
• Share more about what you've done and what you're proud of
• We encourage you to ask questions about the role, the team, and the impact you could make. Interviews are a two-way conversation, and we recognise that any career move needs to feel right for you as well as for us.
• Show off your skills and behaviours in a relaxed, supportive setting

If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know - we're happy to support you.

The deadline for applications will be 23rd September 2026