Community and Events Fundraising Officer

Location: Cannock, Staffordshire (with national remit)

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Hours: 37.5 per week, Full‑time (some evening and weekend work required)

Reporting To: Head of Corporate & Community Partnerships

Team: Fundraising

Are you a passionate, results‑driven fundraising professional looking to make a real difference? Newlife is the UK’s leading charity for disabled and terminally ill children, and we are seeking a dynamic Community & Events Fundraising Officer to join our growing Fundraising Team. This is a unique opportunity to shape a national community fundraising programme and help deliver vital income that transforms the lives of thousands of children and families across the UK.

About The Role

In this pivotal role, you will support the Head of Corporate & Community Partnerships to transform and grow community and events fundraising, aligned with Newlife’s strategic goals. You will lead the development and delivery of national community fundraising campaigns, digital fundraising initiatives, and volunteer‑led events. Your work will be instrumental in creating innovative fundraising experiences, building long‑lasting supporter relationships, and significantly increasing community income.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver and develop Newlife’s national community fundraising and events portfolio.
• Design and execute multi‑channel marketing and supporter stewardship plans to drive engagement and income.
• Identify, recruit and manage fundraising volunteers and community partners.
• Build strong relationships across internal teams and external stakeholders to embed a positive income generation culture.
• Manage a pipeline of community fundraising prospects to achieve KPIs and income targets.
• Monitor budgets, analyse performance, and report regularly to senior stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with relevant fundraising codes and data protection regulations.

What We Are Looking For

Experience & Knowledge

• Proven experience in community and digital fundraising.
• Track record in strategic planning and delivering against income targets.
• Experience managing supporter pipelines and delivering exceptional donor stewardship.
• Familiarity with CRM systems (ideally Raiser’s Edge NXT).
• Knowledge of marketing, data segmentation and performance reporting.

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organisational and project management abilities.
• Creative, proactive and resilient approach to challenges.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively across teams.
• Empathy with Newlife’s mission and a commitment to delivering high‑quality outcomes.

Other Requirements

• Car driver/owner (national travel required).
• Understanding of fundraising compliance and relevant legislation.
• Flexible with availability for some evening and weekend working.

Why Join Newlife?

You’ll be part of a passionate team committed to making life better for disabled and terminally ill children and their families. In return, we offer a supportive working environment, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to play a leading role in shaping our community fundraising success.

How To Apply

To apply, please submit your CV and a short cover letter outlining your experience and why you’d be a great fit for the role.