Fundraising Officer

Ygam; Letchworth; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension with enhanced employer contrib

Death in Service benefit

Sick pay

Hybrid working

Employee assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Volunteering Day

Season ticket loans

Learning and development policy

Job summary

MS Trust is seeking a Fundraising Officer in Letchworth with hybrid working and a 35-hour work week. The role focuses on managing fundraising events and initiatives, engaging supporters, and growing community involvement.

The salary is £28,360 per annum, with flexibility and a permanent, full-time contract. The charity emphasises strong communication and relationship-building, encouraging applicants with relevant fundraising experience or transferable skills to apply.

Responsibilities

• Look after a variety of fundraising events and initiatives.
• Work within the Events and Community Fundraising Team to offer a wide mix of fundraising opportunities for supporters.
• Encourage new and existing supporters to take part in these activities and support them on their fundraising journey.

Job description

Fundraising Officer

Salary: £28,360per annum

Letchworth Garden City/ home working (hybrid)

Full time (35 hours a week)

Permanent

Flexible working considered

Are you a people person with a can-do attitude? Do you have some experience of fundraising, or are you looking to start your fundraising career? We have the perfect role for you!

Join our friendly team

We are looking for someone with strong communication and relationship building skills, who will enjoy enthusing others to support our cause. Ideally you will have some community or events fundraising experience, but for the right person, relevant transferable skills and an enthusiastic approach are just as important. We encourage you to apply, even if you feel you may not meet all the criteria listed.

Our charity

MS Trust brings together expertise from every angle to help everyone feel more in control of their MS today and every day. Through trusted information and compassionate support, the training of new MS healthcare professionals, and research rooted in real experience – we’re here for every MS. Every day.

The role

This is an exciting role, where you will look after a variety of fundraising events and initiatives. You will work within the Events and Community Fundraising Team to ensure we are offering a wide mix of fundraising opportunities for our supporters. This includes taking part in third party events, fundraising in their own community, or taking on a virtual challenge. You will encourage new and existing supporters to take part in these activities and support them on their fundraising journey.

What we can offer

• 25 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays, which increases with length of service to 30 days.
• Company pension with enhanced employer contribution. Salary Sacrifice scheme available.
• Death in Service benefit.
• Sick pay.
• Hybrid working.
• Employee assistance Programme
• Fantastic office location with free parking, local to town centre and train station. Good transport links to London and Cambridge.
• Learning and development policy to develop all staff.
• Cycle to work scheme, Volunteering Day and Season ticket loans.

As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), we appreciate your time completing the form, as this allows us to keep our recruitment process fair and neutral.

Closing date: Monday 14 September 2026at 9am

First Interviews: Tuesday 22 or Wednesday 23 September 2026