Job Description:
Job Title: Community Fundraising Co-ordinator
Location: Norwich
Salary: £31,000 FTE (pro rata for part-time staff)
Hours: 22.5 Hours per week
Reports To: Finance and Fundraising Manager
Help us inspire a community to support survivors.
Every day, the Sue Lambert Trust supports survivors of sexual abuse, sexual violence and rape across Norfolk. We believe everyone deserves to be heard, believed and supported and we need a passionate fundraiser to help our community make that possible.
We’re looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and people-focused Community Fundraising Co-ordinator to grow our community fundraising programme, inspire supporters and build lasting relationships that make a real difference.
If you love meeting new people, motivating others to fundraise and creating memorable supporter experiences, we’d love to hear from you.
About the Role:
You’ll be responsible for developing and delivering our community fundraising programme, supporting individuals, community groups and local businesses to raise vital funds for the Sue Lambert Trust.
Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, you’ll build strong relationships with supporters, identify new fundraising opportunities and help deliver inspiring campaigns throughout the year.
No two days will be the same. You might be cheering on runners at a half marathon, helping a supporter organise their own fundraising event, or planning our next flagship fundraising challenge.
Key Responsibilities:
· Develop and grow the charity’s community fundraising programme.
· Recruit, support and steward community fundraisers, volunteers and supporters.
· Build relationships with local businesses, clubs and community groups.
· Identify and secure new community fundraising opportunities.
· Plan and deliver fundraising events and challenge events.
· Provide outstanding supporter care from first enquiry through to thanking and recognition.
· Represent the Sue Lambert Trust at community events, networking opportunities and presentations.
· Work with colleagues to promote fundraising campaigns across digital and offline channels.
· Monitor fundraising income, supporter activity and campaign performance using our CRM.
· Ensure all fundraising activities comply with fundraising regulations, GDPR and organisational policies.
Personal Specification:Essential Experience and Skills -
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
· Experience in fundraising, sales, customer service, relationship management or community engagement.
· Confidence building relationships with a wide range of people.
· Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
· Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a small team.
· Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office and CRM databases.
· Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends to support fundraising events.
· A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
Desirable Experience and Skills
· Experience working within the charity sector.
· Experience organising events or community activities.
· Knowledge of community fundraising or supporter stewardship.
· Experience delivering presentations or speaking to groups.
· An understanding of fundraising regulations and best practice.
· A genuine passion for making a positive difference.
Why join us?
This is an opportunity to inspire people across Norfolk and Waveney to stand alongside survivors and help transform lives.
Every relationship you build, every event you organise and every pound you help raise will enable more survivors of sexual abuse, sexual violence and rape to access life-changing support.
You’ll join a supportive, passionate team committed to creating a safer future for survivors across Norfolk.
How to Apply:
Please send your CV along with a covering letter to [email protected] telling us why you’re the right person for this role. We’d love to hear about your experience building relationships, organising events or inspiring people to support a cause.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace.
Closing Date: 5pm on Friday 7th August.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Interview Date: Friday 21st August
Staff Incentives & Benefits:
· Generous Annual Leave – 27 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff)
· Pension Contribution – 4% employer & employee contributions
· Flexible & Hybrid Working – Where the job role permits
· Life Insurance – 2x your salary for peace of mind
· Employee Assistance Programme – Includes 24/7 GP access, online therapy sessions and more
· Learning & Development – Access to our Learning Management System with over 300 courses for independent growth
· Wellbeing Support – Includes discounts on gym memberships and more
Equal Opportunities Statement:
We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and encourage individuals with lived experience of the issues our service addresses to apply.
This is a rewarding and dynamic role within a supportive environment, and we are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting survivors of sexual abuse and sexual violence while inspiring communities to make a lasting difference.
Pay: £31,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- Sick pay
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Norwich NR1 1QL
