Events Fundraiser in Ewell

Events Fundraiser – Contract

Join Samaritans as an Events Fundraiser to secure the funds needed to save lives. This role generates long‑term, sustainable income to support our life‑saving mission.

Contract

• 18‑month fixed‑term contract
• Hybrid working – link to Ewell office; in‑person 2 days/month
• Flexible working options available

What you’ll do

• Manage supporter participation in third‑party events across the UK and Europe
• Maximise participation numbers and fundraising potential
• Represent Samaritans at events
• Evaluate event effectiveness and recommend improvements
• Communicate with participants via digital channels
• Support participants in their fundraising journey
• Collaborate with volunteers and branches for events
• Maintain accurate supporter records, manage fundraising platforms and update event pages

What you’ll bring

• Experience in fundraising event management or community fundraising
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to organise conflicting priorities and meet deadlines
• Experience in marketing activities both online and offline
• Ability to build and develop strong relationships
• Experience working with volunteers (desirable)
• Experience working with a fundraising database (desirable)
• Experience working to budgets and income targets (desirable)

Why Samarit?

At Samaritans, you’ll be part of a people‑first organisation deeply committed to inclusion, compassion and learning.

We welcome applications from individuals with lived experience and from under‑represented communities.

We offer flexible hybrid working, excellent benefits, and the chance to make a tangible difference in suicide prevention.

EEO statement: Samaritans is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes applicants from disabled, racialised minority and LGBTQ+ candidates.

Apply now – you will be asked to answer short application questions and upload your CV.