Fundraising Team Leader - Peterborough - Volunteer

Cats Protection; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A charitable organization is seeking a Fundraising Team Leader in Peterborough. This role requires inspiring and coordinating volunteers to execute fundraising activities, ensuring financial sustainability and community engagement for vital services. Candidates should possess excellent people skills, organization, delegation abilities, and experience in fundraising or event planning. Responsibilities include supporting volunteers, planning events, and maintaining financial records. The position offers a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Great people skills and the ability to bring out the best in others.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritise and delegate tasks.
• Experience in community fundraising or event organisation.

Responsibilities

• Support and encourage a team of fundraising volunteers.
• Plan fundraising events and activities.
• Allocate tasks for fundraising events.
• Keep financial records from fundraising events.

Skills

People skills

Organisational skills

Delegation

Money handling

Communication

Fundraising strategy

Community fundraising experience

IT skills

Job description

We're looking for a Volunteer who can lead on the research, planning and execution of fundraising activities in the Peterborough area! We're looking for someone who can coordinate a team of fearless fundraisers with the support of the Fundraising Hub.

Overview

The Fundraising Team Leader role will have a significant and lasting impact on our organisation by strengthening both our financial sustainability and our community engagement. By inspiring and coordinating a team of fundraising volunteers, this role ensures that we can continue to provide essential care and support for cats in need.

The funds raised through local events directly enable us to cover vital costs such as veterinary treatment, food, shelter, and rehabilitation. Without consistent and creative fundraising efforts, many of these services would be at risk. A strong team leader brings structure, motivation, and fresh ideas, helping volunteers to organize successful and engaging events that maximise income while raising awareness of our work.

Beyond the financial contribution, this role plays a key part in building a sense of community around our cause. By supporting and encouraging volunteers, the Fundraising Team Leader helps individuals feel valued and connected, increasing volunteer retention and satisfaction. This creates a more resilient and committed volunteer base, which is essential for the long‑term success of our organisation.

The role also expands our reach within the local community. Well‑organised fundraising events not only generate income but also promote our mission, educate the public about responsible pet ownership, and highlight the importance of animal welfare. This increased visibility helps us attract new supporters, adopters, and volunteers, further amplifying our impact.

Ultimately, the Fundraising Team Leader ensures that our organisation can continue to deliver life‑saving and life‑enhancing services for cats, while also strengthening the network of people who support our work.

What are we looking for?

• Great people skills and the ability to bring out the best in others
• Excellent organisational skills
• The ability to prioritise and delegate
• An appreciation of the importance of handling money and charity resources responsibly
• Fine‑tuned communication skills and a passion for engaging with people within your local community
• Ability to create and build a fundraising strategy, encompassing our full product portfolio and fundraising mix
• Experience in community fundraising, income generation or event organisation
• IT skills to use Cats Protection systems – training and support is provided
• Committee Volunteer role – as a Team Leader you will sit on a Committee to influence the direction of the branch

Hybrid

What will you be doing?

A Bit About This Role

As a charity we are able to help thousands of cats each year thanks to the generous donations we receive from members of the public. Our fundraising team leaders have the exciting and varied role of inspiring our fundraising volunteers to plan and deliver local fundraising events. Using their passion and imagination, they oversee a small team of fundraising volunteers who come together to raise the vital funds needed to cover costs such as veterinary bills and food. Our fundraising team leaders support their team of volunteers in all aspects of their roles, making sure our volunteers are happy, confident and supported.

What can you expect to be doing?

• Supporting and encouraging a team of fundraising volunteers
• Planning fundraising events and activities with your team
• Allocating tasks before and during fundraising events
• Creating and building annual fundraising activity planning
• Liaising with the local Community Fundraising Hub
• Keeping financial records from fundraising events and sharing with internal stakeholders
• Encouraging and promoting a professional image of Cats Protection
• Following policies and guidelines and ensuring licenses and permits are obtained for events (i.e. Health & Safety, Data Protection, Safeguarding, etc.)