Community and Events Fundraising Officer

Community and Events Fundraising Officer Location: Hybrid working, with a minimum of 2 days a week based at our Brighton office during the first 6 months/probation period. There may be scope for more flexibility after this. Hours: Part-time, 30 hours per week. We are happy to discuss a working pattern that works for you alongside the needs of the role. Salary: £24,324per annum (£30,000 FTE) Closing Date: 20th October 2026 We may close the advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications, so please apply as soon as you can. When applying, please include a tailored CV and a covering letter telling us why you're interested in the role and how your skills and experience match what we're looking for. Applications without a covering letter will not be shortlisted. Bring people together and help grow support for older people across our local communities We’re looking for a warm, organised and proactive Community and Events Fundraising Officer to help grow community, corporate and events fundraising across Brighton, Hove and West Sussex. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who is experienced in growing and stewarding customer or supporter relationships, who enjoys meeting people, spotting opportunities, building local partnerships and inspiring others to support a charity that makes a real difference to older people’s lives. Although you’ll be based from our Brighton office for part of the week, this part-time hybrid fundraising role will support activity across Brighton & Hove and the wider West Sussex area, helping us build relationships with supporters, businesses and local communities. You’ll work closely with our Fundraising Manager to coordinate and deliver engaging fundraising activities, from supporting individual fundraisers and third-party events to developing relationships with local businesses, community groups and supporters. You’ll also help us tell our story, raise awareness of our work and create a positive supporter experience that encourages people to stay connected with us long term. This role would suit someone with experience in fundraising, events, community engagement, supporter care, partnerships or another people-focused role. You will need to have a good understanding of and experience in the principles of supporter stewardship. We are looking for someone who can take initiative, follow through on ideas and deliver activities that helps grow income and support for our charity. You’ll need to be confident talking to people, comfortable building strong relationships and motivated by making a difference. If you don’t have direct experience in this type of role, but feel you have the right skills, energy and confidence to make things happen, we’d still love to hear from you. Please do apply, or get in touch for a chat if you’d like to find out more. What you’ll be doing · Supporting, encouraging and stewarding fundraisers, supporters and local groups. · Helping to grow community fundraising, corporate fundraising and events activity. · Building positive relationships with local businesses, community organisations, suppliers and supporters. · Researching and developing new fundraising ideas, opportunities and income generation initiatives. · Working with colleagues to raise awareness of fundraising campaigns and activities. · Using our fundraising database to keep accurate supporter records and monitor activity. · Helping us report on progress, income, supporter engagement and impact. About you · You’re experienced in a fundraising, sales, customer-facing or relationship-building role. · You’re a confident communicator who enjoys connecting with people and comfortable representing the charity at events and meetings. · You have strong administrative skills and excellent attention to detail. · You’re organised, creative and able to manage a varied workload. · You can spot opportunities and turn ideas into practical action. · You’re comfortable using Microsoft Office and databases or CRM systems. · You care about making a positive difference for older people and the communities we support. · You are able to travel across West Sussex, Brighton & Hove as required. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are required, as regular travel forms an essential part of the role. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments and welcome discussions about individual requirements, including alternative travel arrangements where appropriate. Benefits We value our team and offer a great benefits package, including: · Flexible working options · Ongoing professional development · 28 days annual leave + bank holidays, pro rata for part-time roles · Blue Light Card eligibility · BUPA Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) · 4% auto-enrolment pension with life assurance · Cycle to Work Scheme · Paid carers leave How to apply To apply, please take a moment to read the full Job Description and find out more about us on our website: Welcome to Age UK West Sussex, Brighton and Hove. Th