Community and Events Fundraising Manager

We are looking for a Community and Events Fundraising Manager to manage an officer and focus on identifying and nurturing impactful fundraising relationships, providing exceptional stewardship and delivering a calendar of community and events fundraising. This is a London hybrid role with 2 - 3 days in the Tooting office.

The Charity is a collaborative, welcoming health charity, dedicated to supporting those in need of care and their families. You would be joining a passionate organisation with a tight-knit and supportive working culture with fantastic employee benefits available including:

• Pension: contribute 3% of your pre-tax monthly salary and we add an additional 6% to your contribution
• Wellness days: you are entitled to two paid wellness days to focus on your wellbeing
• Training and development: One-day (pro rata) per month
• Annual leave: 25 days holiday/year plus 8 bank holidays. This increases by one day per year, up to a maximum of an additional five days.
• Enhanced maternity pay: employees are eligible for enhanced maternity pay, after completing 52 weeks of employment
• Extended time off: employees with at least two years service can take between 4 to 6 weeks off unpaid for activities
• Shared parental leave: of up to 50 weeks of leave and 37 weeks of pay

The Role involves working with the Head of Mass Fundraising to develop the community and events portfolio, including the development of new products. You will identify and cultivate relationships in the local community to generate new income from audiences including schools, community groups, local corporates, and mid-high value individual fundraisers. You will also line manage, motivate and develop the Mass Fundraising Officer, continually developing community and events supporter journeys to give our fundraisers a memorable and meaningful experience and encourage repeat fundraising.

The Candidate should have strong experience in delivering and growing income from community and/or challenge events programmes, including supporting in memory fundraisers. Experience leading individuals and/or teams, motivating them to achieve goals and perform at their best is essential. You should have experience delivering outstanding supporter care and building excellent relationships with supporters to maximise giving, as well as experience creating and/or delivering successful annual mass fundraising products.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please note the charity are interviewing on a rolling basis so this role may close earlier than the listed closing date. Do get in touch ASAP to find out more. Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you haven't been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future. We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.