Events and Community Fundraiser

Merrifield Consultants are delighted to be supporting a homelessness charity to recruit an Events and Community Fundraiser. Reporting to the Community Fundraising Manager, this role will lead on the planning and delivery of a varied programme of fundraising events, alongside developing and nurturing relationships with community and corporate supporters.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated fundraising and communications team, playing a key role in engaging supporters and generating income. You will work closely with colleagues across fundraising, partnerships, and communications to deliver high-quality events and build meaningful relationships that support the charity’s work with people experiencing homelessness and disadvantage.

Job Title: Events and Community Fundraiser

Organisation: Social Welfare charity

Salary: £33,000 – £35,000 per year

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Location: Office-based in Oxford, 2-3 days per week in the office/community

Benefits include generous annual leave, pension contribution, and opportunities for time off in lieu for evening and weekend work

About the role

This role is suited to a proactive and organised individual who enjoys both event delivery and relationship building. You will take responsibility for planning and delivering a calendar of events, as well as supporting community and corporate fundraising activity.

Key responsibilities

· Lead on the planning and delivery of fundraising events, ensuring a high-quality supporter experience

· Coordinate logistics including venues, suppliers, and event communications

Support participation in third-party challenge events and manage event day activity

· Build and develop relationships with community groups, schools, and local organisations

· Deliver engaging presentations to community audiences to inspire support

· Support corporate employee fundraising and partnership activity

· Provide guidance and stewardship to community fundraisers, including use of fundraising platforms

· Maintain accurate records and oversee supporter communications and administration

· Respond to enquiries and ensure timely acknowledgement of supporters and donors

· Work collaboratively with colleagues across fundraising and communications to support income generation

Person specification

· Experience working with supporters, stakeholders, or customers

· Strong communication and presentation skills, with confidence engaging a range of audiences

· Ability to build and maintain effective relationships

· Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities

· A proactive and team-oriented approach

· A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

This role is perfect for someone with experience in community fundraising, looking to take a step up and join an ambitious charity.

If you’re interested and would like to find out more, please contact Stuart Milliner from Merrifield Consultants.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.