At a Glance
- Tasks: Engage communities and raise awareness for lifesaving services through events and fundraising.
- Company: Join Midlands Air Ambulance Charity, a leading independent healthcare provider.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, and the chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Exciting opportunities for personal growth in a dynamic charity environment.
- Why this job: Be a community ambassador and help save lives while building connections.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and a passion for community engagement.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 30000 £ per year.
Home Based with travel to all six regions, but mainly Staffordshire, Shropshire and West Midlands.
£28,000 - £30,000 per annum (dependent on experience), 37.5 hours per week (including evenings and weekends).
For 35 years, Midlands Air Ambulance Charity has been there for people facing some of the most critical moments of their lives, delivering lifesaving emergency care across the Midlands. As we celebrate this significant milestone and embark on an exciting new chapter, we are looking for a Community Engagement Executive to join our Fundraising Team. This is an exciting new role that will provide crucial support to the team.
As a charity that relies purely on donations and receives no government funding for its daily missions, this role plays a crucial role in sustaining our lifesaving service.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking charity at a pivotal moment in its development. As part of Midland Air Ambulance Charity’s (MAAC) Community team, the Community Engagement Executive is responsible for taking a proactive approach to raising the profile of the charity and deepening relationships with a range of supporters, as well as the general public, in the local communities we serve.
As a key community ambassador for MAAC, you will work to increase our supporter base across our region and help generate agreed income through community fundraising activity. You will provide support to the Community Fundraising Lead and Community Fundraising Manager, working within the wider fundraising division.
As a key member of the team, the Community Engagement Executive will implement the fundraising strategy for MAAC comprising of both in person and online community engagement methods, as well as working on special projects determined by business need.
The Community Engagement Executive will be responsible for developing a pipeline of potential supporters by attending and organising a range of public facing events across the six counties to help promote MAAC’s key campaigns, including our Training and Retail arms. You will also play an important part in utilising our regional airbases and Headquarters to forge strong links with local communities and increase engagement by hosting impactful visits and events for our key audiences.
In addition, the role will offer support and, when required, cover for Community Fundraising colleagues across our six county operating region by delivering talks, attending cheque presentations, and supporting or leading at community events to maintain consistent engagement and visibility. The postholder must be able to travel frequently and flexibly throughout the six-county region to provide consistent support and presence.
Please refer to the job description and person specification for further information.
About us
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity is an independent healthcare provider of helicopter-led emergency medical services, delivering specialist care to patients at the scene of serious incidents across the Midlands. Rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), we provide a rapid emergency response 24 hours a day, 365 days a year across Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, the West Midlands and Worcestershire — serving a population of around seven million people.
Our highly skilled critical care paramedics and doctors trained in pre-hospital emergency medicine bring hospital-level procedures, equipment and medicines directly to patients at the scene – helping to give patients the best possible chance of survival and recovery. Alongside our emergency service, we engage thousands of people each year through fundraising, retail, volunteering, education and community outreach activities, helping ensure our service remains available for future generations.
The closing date for applications is Monday 31st August 2026. Midlands Air Ambulance Charity reserves the right to close any of its job vacancies if we receive a suitable number of quality applications from which to make a shortlist.
Other information
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of all our stakeholders and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Post holders will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS).
Community Engagement Executive (North) employer: Midlands Air Ambulance
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity is an exceptional employer that values flexibility and community impact, making it a rewarding choice for self-employed drivers. With a supportive work culture and the opportunity to contribute to a vital cause, you can enjoy the freedom of managing your own schedule while making a difference in people's lives. The charity also provides necessary badges and ID, ensuring you have everything you need to operate smoothly across various locations, including Shrewsbury.
