Temporary Community & Events Fundraising Officer – £18.68 per hour – London/Hybrid

Our charity-sector client is seeking an experienced Community & Events Fundraising Officer to join their team on an interim basis, covering the role while permanent recruitment is underway. This is a great opportunity to make a real impact and support a cause that changes lives.

The role
You’ll take the lead on delivering and developing a programme of community and challenge events, from local fundraising initiatives to major sponsored activities. Working closely with colleagues, you’ll provide excellent stewardship to supporters, develop engaging fundraising products, and help grow income and supporter engagement.

Key responsibilities:

Manage and deliver a portfolio of community fundraising and challenge events

Provide outstanding supporter care, ensuring fundraisers feel valued and inspired

Develop and maintain fundraising resources and materials

Work with colleagues to create and promote new community fundraising opportunities

Track performance, monitor budgets, and report on activity

Act as an enthusiastic ambassador for the charity’s work and mission

We’re looking for someone with:

Experience in community or events fundraising (charity sector)

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

A creative, proactive, and solutions-focused approach

Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

The ability to work independently as well as part of a small team

Contract: Temporary, full-time (approx. 2–3 months)
Location: London – hybrid (minimum 1 day/week in office)
Start date: ASAP

If you have the skills and energy to help drive community and events fundraising forward during this interim period, we’d love to hear from you. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so please apply without delay. 

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.