About the Role
We’re recruiting for a Community and Events Fundraising Officer to join our team in London.
Reporting to the Senior Partnerships Officer, the Community & Events Fundraising Officer plays a key role within our organisation, forming part of the Income & Partnerships Team.
This role is critical to ensuring the smooth running of the organisations key fundraising events, including the Hackney Half Marathon, our Charity Cup tournaments in London & Manchester and growing our wider individual giving and events fundraising.
The role will lead on our community and events fundraising aligned with our four-year fundraising plan, help shape, launch and deliver our high-net worth offer and build our approach to new school engagement and the sales/retention experience.
2025 is an exciting time to join ReachOut as we launch our new organisational strategy. You’ll be joining a friendly and supportive team, helping us make a real difference to the lives and futures of young people in London and Manchester.
Contract: Full Time, Permanent or 0.8 FTE for the right candidate.
Working Hours: 37.5 hours a week – flexible hours around a general 9:00-17:30 working pattern, including some evening/weekend work attending events.
Location: Hybrid working, 2 days in ReachOut’s London office per week.
Salary: £27,000 – £33,000.
Application deadline: Friday 21st March at 3pm.
For the full job description, person specification and background information, please download our information pack.
How to apply
To apply, please send your CV and a supporting statement (maximum two pages) that outlines your interest in your role and your fit against the job criteria. Please send both documents to hr@reachoutuk.org. In the subject line quote ‘Community & Events 2025’ and your full name.
Please also complete the equality and diversity monitoring form after submitting your application.
We recognise that artificial intelligence (AI) such as ChatGPT can be useful for applicants, for example to shorten an initial draft. However, we would caution applicants not to rely too much on AI in drafting their applications. We want to hear your authentic voice that comes from your experience, and we will be looking for answers that use examples and experiences that are specific to you. You are more likely to be able to produce that kind of content yourself than an AI will.
Applications will close on Friday 21st March at 3pm.
Interviews: Interviews will take place in-person in our London office w/c 24th March 2025.
If the week for interviews causes any issues, please still apply as we may be flexible on the interview arrangements.
Please note: the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service. ReachOut will cover the cost of the check and guide you through the process.
All staff have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and adults. The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.
