Community and Events Fundraising Manager

Community and Events Fundraising Manager

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Community and Events Fundraising Manager

Join to apply for the Community and Events Fundraising Manager role at WaterAid

Community and Events Fundraising Manager

Contract Type : Permanent, Full Time, 35 hours per week

Salary : £44,168 - £46,493 per year with excellent benefits

Location : London, UK subject to the right to work.

UK Hybrid Working : A minimum of 40% of working time is spent face to face, either in London office, or as a result of external engagement or travel for WaterAid. WaterAid is located at Canary Wharf, London and this will be your location and contract base.

• 60 / 40 hybrid working at WaterAid is currently defined as : 60% of an employee's time in a location of their choice, 40% face to face, defined as in the London office, at conferences or at stakeholder meetings or other location as relevant for the proper performance of the duties of the role.

About WaterAid :

Want to use your skills in community and events fundraising skills and play a vital role in making clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene usual for everyone everywhere?

We need passionate, creative and dedicated people. In return, you will be encouraged and empowered to be yourself at your very best. Together, we will make a bigger difference.

Join WaterAid as our Community and Events Fundraising Manager to change the world for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good. Change starts with water - change starts with you.

About the team :

This role is in the Community, Events and Education team who sit within the Mass Engagement department. The team manage and deliver a diverse portfolio of fundraising and engagement activity ranging from challenge events, our partnership with Glastonbury festival to a busy community fundraising programme, our volunteer Speaker Network and an education engagement programme.

The team delivers far more than income by deepening the engagement of new and existing supporters and raising awareness of WaterAid's work.

About the Role :

As our experienced Community and Events Manager, you will manage our community and events fundraising at WaterAid, taking ownership of how this programme grows and evolves. Working closely with the Community, Events and Education Team Lead, you'll shape and deliver an ambitious strategy across our third-party events portfolio, bespoke virtual fundraising products, DIY fundraising, community and schools fundraising.

With the freedom to explore new ideas and approaches, you'll help shape the future of our community and events programme. Building on strong foundations and with clear potential for growth, you'll be instrumental in expanding our reach and generating essential funds to provide clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene to the communities where we work.

You'll also lead and support a talented team of two fundraisers, guiding their development and fostering a collaborative, high-performing environment. This role

offers real opportunity to make a lasting impact and drive meaningful change.

About you :

We're looking for an ambitious and proactive fundraiser with experience in community and events fundraising. You'll have a strong track record of raising income and delivering successful events and community activities, along with the tenacity to spot opportunities and the curiosity to test and develop them for maximum impact.

Community and Events Fundraising Manager

Contract Type : Permanent, Full Time, 35 hours per week

Salary : £44,168 - £46,493 per year with excellent benefits

Location : London, UK subject to the right to work.

UK Hybrid Working : A minimum of 40% of working time is spent face to face, either in London office, or as a result of external engagement or travel for WaterAid. WaterAid is located at Canary Wharf, London and this will be your location and contract base.

About WaterAid :

Want to use your skills in community and events fundraising skills and play a vital role in making clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene usual for everyone everywhere?

We need passionate, creative and dedicated people. In return, you will be encouraged and empowered to be yourself at your very best. Together, we will make a bigger difference.

Join WaterAid as our Community and Events Fundraising Manager to change the world for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good. Change starts with water - change starts with you.

About the team :

This role is in the Community, Events and Education team who sit within the Mass Engagement department. The team manage and deliver a diverse portfolio of fundraising and engagement activity ranging from challenge events, our partnership with Glastonbury festival to a busy community fundraising programme, our volunteer Speaker Network and an education engagement programme.

The team delivers far more than income by deepening the engagement of new and existing supporters and raising awareness of WaterAid's work.

About the Role :

As our experienced Community and Events Manager, you will manage our community and events fundraising at WaterAid, taking ownership of how this programme grows and evolves. Working closely with the Community, Events and Education Team Lead, you'll shape and deliver an ambitious strategy across our third-party events portfolio, bespoke virtual fundraising products, DIY fundraising, community and schools fundraising.

With the freedom to explore new ideas and approaches, you'll help shape the future of our community and events programme. Building on strong foundations and with clear potential for growth, you'll be instrumental in expanding our reach and generating essential funds to provide clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene to the communities where we work.

You'll also lead and support a talented team of two fundraisers, guiding their development and fostering a collaborative, high-performing environment. This role

offers real opportunity to make a lasting impact and drive meaningful change.

About you :

We're looking for an ambitious and proactive fundraiser with experience in community and events fundraising. You'll have a strong track record of raising income and delivering successful events and community activities, along with the tenacity to spot opportunities and the curiosity to test and develop them for maximum impact.

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Closing Date : Applications will close at 12 : 00PM UK Time on 04 June 2025.Interviews shall start w / c 9 June 2025.

Shortlisting and interviews may take place on a rolling basis and the application process will close if a suitable candidate is found prior to the advertised closing date.

How to Apply : Click ‘Apply' to complete the pre-screening questions and upload your CV and an essential cover letter.

Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application? At WaterAid, we strongly advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well.

Pre-employment screening : To apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to the applicable laws in the respective countries to comply with our Safer Recruitment policy.All our UK-based vacancies require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Benefits

Our Benefits :

Our Commitment :

Our People Promise : We will work with passion and focus to ensure safe and sustainable water, toilets and hygiene are available to everyone, everywhere. WaterAid is a place of purpose - where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to put the wellbeing of our people first, to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.

Equal opportunities : We are an equal opportunity, disability-confident employer and are dedicated to achieving the highest standards of diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions and ways of life. This includes, but is not limited to, race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, national or social origin, health status, and economic or social situation.

Safeguarding : We are also committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously.

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