Fundraiser Recruitment Event 21st September 2026

Yorkshire Air Ambulance Ltd; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting salary £26,288 p.a.

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Time off in lieu for evenings/weekends

Work Life/Family Balance + flexible/ro

Training and personal development

Pension scheme (matched up to 8%)

Life assurance & Employee Assistance

Uniform, laptop, phone, small van

Job summary

Yorkshire Air Ambulance Ltd. is seeking Community Fundraisers to partner with the Regional Team across the South and West regions. You will lead fundraising activities, nurture donor relationships, and help volunteers while traveling as needed across Yorkshire.

The role requires a proactive fundraiser with strong client-facing skills and a willingness to work evenings/weekends. A driving licence and access to a car are essential; a charity vehicle supports mileage.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in customer service, sales or an income-generating role.
• Experience in developing and maintaining long-term donor relationships.
• Willing to travel and work unsociable hours.
• Have suitable home-based accommodation to provide a satisfactory working environment.
• Clean, manual driving license and access to own car, although a Charity vehicle is provided for work mileage.
• Experience in project/event management.
• Experience in a fundraising role.
• Experience in presenting to a variety of groups.
• Residing within the West or South region (as outlined in the above map).
• Experience of working from home.

Responsibilities

• Manage and participate in fundraising activities across the region to achieve annual income targets.
• Ensure donors have a great experience and feel supported and engaged.
• Support established volunteers and recruit new volunteers within the region.

Skills

Customer service

Donor relationships

Travel flexibility

Driving license

Home-based work

Project management

Fundraising

Public speaking

Regional residency

Remote work experience

Job description

Join Our Mission to Help Save Lives – Register for our Fundraiser Recruitment Event Now.

Location: Nostell Air Support Unit, Foulby, Wakefield, WF4 1PY

Date: Monday 21st September 2026

Time: 6pm – 8pm

Register by: 5pm on Friday 18th September 2026

Event Details: Could you be our next Community Fundraiser?

Come along to our Recruitment Evening and discover how you could play a vital role in supporting Yorkshire Air Ambulance’s lifesaving work.

We’re excited to be recruiting for two upcoming Community Fundraiser positions, one in our South region and one in our West region. This is a fantastic opportunity to meet the people behind the role, hear about a typical day in fundraising, and find out how you can make an impact across Yorkshire.

On the evening, you’ll be able to:

• Meet the hiring managers and learn all about the role
• Find out more about the recruitment process
• Talk to members of our wider charity team
• Take an exclusive tour of our operational airbase

Come and see what makes Yorkshire Air Ambulance such a great place to work.

Are you passionate about making a real difference in your community? Want to be part of a life-saving mission every single day?

About the Role

Working closely with the Regional Team, you will manage and fully participate in fundraising activities across the region to achieve the annual financial income and expenditure targets, ensuring the life-saving air ambulances are available to the people of Yorkshire.

You will ensure all donors have a great experience and feel fully supported and engaged when raising funds for the Charity in line with the Charity’s principles and values.

You will support established volunteers and recruit new volunteers within the region when necessary.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in customer service, sales or an income-generating role.
• Experience in developing and maintaining long-term customer/donor relationships.
• A willingness to travel and work unsociable hours, both in the evenings and at weekends.
• Have suitable home-based accommodation to provide a satisfactory working environment.
• Clean, manual driving license and access to own car, although a Charity vehicle is provided for work mileage.
• Experience in project/event management.
• Experience in a fundraising role.
• Experience in presenting to a variety of groups.
• Residing within the West or South region (as outlined in the above map).
• Experience of working from home.

What We Offer:

• Starting salary of £26,288 p.a.
• 25 days paid holiday per annum plus statutory Bank Holidays (pro-rata).
• Time off in lieu of evening and weekend work, where applicable.
• Work Life/Family Balance – a commitment to helping you achieve a work life balance, including flexible working opportunities (role dependent), enhanced family leave packages, including maternity, paternity and adoption/surrogacy.
• Regular team building and away days with a calendar of events and social activities.
• Commitment to training and personal development for all staff, including access to short online training sessions.
• Contributory pension scheme (contributions matched by the Charity up to 8% and annual pensions advice).
• Life assurance plus access to an Employee Assistance Programme covering Financial, Mental and Physical Wellbeing.
• You will be provided with: Uniform, laptop, phone, small van and other items required for you to perform your role effectively.

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