This charity is made up of an astounding group of professionals who believe that people's sight matters. This is a pivotal moment for the charity, as they prepare for the opening of the new Centre for Eye Health in 2027, and evolve into a national funder to expand their grant making reach and impact across the UK. The team is looking to appoint afundraising officer (community and events)on a 1-year contractand Prospectus is leading the search.
Fundraisingofficer (community andevents)
1-Year fixed termcontract,37.5 hours per week (flexible working available)
Hybrid(2 days in Old Street)
£37,995-£44,977
The fundraising officer will play a key role in delivering and growing the charity's events and community fundraising programme, with a focus on increasing supporter participation, income,retentionand long-term engagement. This will include leading on the planning, delivery and evaluation of key activity such as the charity's flagship events (including Eye to Eye and a proposed abseil), third-party challenge events (e.g., London Marathon and The Big Half), and supporter-led community fundraising.
The selected candidate will be an experienced events and/or community fundraiser, with a confident, proactive approach and strong relationship-building skills. You will bring excellent organisationskills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, be comfortable working with a range of internal and external stakeholders andsuppliers, andbe motivated by delivering high-quality supporter experiences. You will also be able tomonitorperformance against agreed targets (income, participation,ROIand engagement) and use insight and CRM data to continuously improve activity.
This is an opportunity to join a welcoming,talentedand successful team at a time where therethis role will involve both existing portfolio activities and an opportunity to grow new activities from the ground up.
Fundraising Officer (Community and Events) employer: Prospectus
Our Client is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that prioritises innovation and collaboration in the humanitarian sector. With a strong commitment to employee growth, the organisation provides ample opportunities for professional development and leadership within a supportive team environment. Located in London, the role of Partnerships Manager not only allows you to make a meaningful impact on global crisis response but also offers the flexibility of a hybrid working model, ensuring a healthy work-life balance.
