Location: The Showroom, Tritton Road, Lincoln – with regular travel to other YMCA Lincolnshire sites and external venues across the county
Responsible to: Income Generation Manager
Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 (depending on experience)
Hours per week: 37.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri, 7.5 hours per day, although some evening/weekend work may be required)
Unfortunately we do not accept CVs as our Application Process is anonymous to ensure fairness.
We are seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic and relationship-focused individual to join our Fundraising and Marketing Team as our Events and Corporate Fundraising Co-ordinator.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in raising funds, increasing awareness of YMCA Lincolnshire's work, and building meaningful relationships with supporters across the county. The successful candidate will lead the development and delivery of a diverse programme of fundraising and profile-raising events, while cultivating strong partnerships with businesses, community groups and individual supporters who share our commitment to creating positive change.
Job Purpose
The post holder will work as part of the Fundraising and Marketing Team to lead the delivery of Fundraising events, build relationships with Corporate Supporters and develop community-based fundraising, to support the work of YMCA Lincolnshire.
They will focus on the delivery of high-quality in-person events with the aim of raising funds, engaging new supporters while ensuring an excellent supporter experience throughout.
They will lead on building and nurturing relationships with Corporate Supporters and community fundraisers, to not only raise funds, but build a network of advocates for YMCA Lincolnshire across our county.
Principal Responsibilities
- Lead of the development and delivery of a range of fundraising and profile raising events and activities to support all areas of YMCA Lincolnshire, including Sleep Easy.
- Work with the Marketing and Communications Coordinator to recruit participants and attendees at events. This is to include multi-channel campaigns (social media, postal mailouts, email campaigns and in-person).
- Represent the charity where required at talks and third-party events in the local community.
- Liaise with the Volunteer Coordinator to recruit a team of volunteers to assist with events and talks, across Lincolnshire.
- Work with the Individual Giving and Database Coordinator to convert event attendees to regular supporters.
- Ensure all activity conforms to guidelines and legislation as set out by the Fundraising Regulator and Institute of Fundraising.
- Liaise with suppliers, site contacts and participants of events, to ensure quality delivery.
- Undertake risk assessments and event plans for all areas of activity.
- Coordinate the set up and attendance at events, including those at evening and weekends.
YMCA Lincolnshire is a local charity with a vision to assist in the development of children, young people, families and their local community and to encourage individuals to positively contribute to society. The YMCA is diverse, operating childcare, youth work, housing, community support and work within schools at several sites throughout Lincolnshire, through a dedicated staff team.
Unfortunately we do not accept CVs as our Application Process is anonymous to ensure fairness.
For the full job description, and to apply, please go to:
https://www.lincsymca.co.uk/get-involved/join-our-staff-team
Closing Date: Tuesday 14th July 2026 at 5pm with Interviews scheduled for the week commencing the 20th July 2026
YMCA Lincolnshire benefits
- Workplace Pension through People’s Pension
- Role specific training
- 25% off The Showroom Café
- 20% off YMCA Lincolnshire charity shops
- 10% off YMCA Lincolnshire nurseries childcare
- Subsidised health care plan
- Free climbing sessions at The Showroom (availability dependent)
- Free parking at main site
- Free eye tests & 20% off glasses for VDU use
- Blue Light Card eligibility
- B&Q Tradepoint card eligibility
- Free tea & coffee at all sites
Safeguarding
YMCA Lincolnshire is committed to the principles and practices of safeguarding. We believe safeguarding has paramount importance, and everyone in the Association shares an objective to help keep young people and vulnerable adults safe. Each staff member is required to take personal responsibility for ensuring the safeguarding of others and maintaining own knowledge and understanding through continued familiarity with YMCA Lincolnshire policies and guidance, promoting safe practice and reporting any concerns.
Equality & Diversity
YMCA Lincolnshire is committed to upholding the values that underpin current equality and diversity legislation. We recognise the importance of equality and diversity being an integral part of our work, to promote equality and prevent unlawful direct or indirect discrimination. Each staff member is required to take personal responsibility for ensuring equality and diversity is recognised and promoted in all aspects of the role, maintaining own knowledge and understanding through continued familiarity with Association policies and guidance.
Our customers come from all walks of life and so do we. We recruit great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm, you will find a home at YMCA Lincolnshire. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.
Health & Safety
YMCA Lincolnshire is committed to the health, safety and welfare of our residents, service users, employees, and all visiting stakeholders. Each staff member is required to ensure that they and others take notice of and operate within Association Health and Safety guidelines.
YMCA Lincolnshire is committed to creating a diverse environment. Our customers come from all walks of life and so do we. We recruit great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm, you will find a home at YMCA Lincolnshire. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.
Charity No: 243017
Pay: £26,000.00-£28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
