Nelson's Journey
Funding and Marketing Officer - Events
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Permanent, Full-time and part-time applications welcomed
Salary: From £25,000 - £27,000 (37 hour week) based on experience / skills
Based at: Office based role at the charity's HQ in Little Plumstead, Norfolk
Initial 3 month probation period applies to this post
Closing date: Ongoing - Contact us now to check
Nelson’s Journey, Norfolk’s leading child bereavement charity, is seeking an inspiring and focussed individual to join its fundraising and marketing team, responsible for raising funds required for the support of bereaved children and young people. The team is particularly seeking to appoint a candidate who can lead on managing the charity’s annual plan of events, to raise funds and publicise the charity’s work in the community.
Candidates who can contribute to the charity’s need to meet a diverse range of fundraising and marketing objectives, would be welcomed.
Full-time and part-time applications will be considered.
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The post-holder will work as part of a team to drive an increase in fundraising income so that the charity can continue to set ambitious spending plans and look to its future growth. While leading on events, the post-holder will also contribute to the overall workplans of the funding and marketing team.
The post holder will develop relationships and present to a wide range of audiences.
This post is advertised at a salary range, with demonstration of higher income generating skills and/or experiences qualifying for the higher end of the range.
A willingness to work flexible hours and occasional weekends is required. Access to a vehicle is essential, for which the appropriate mileage rate will be paid. The post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The successful candidate must be committed to the safeguarding of children and young people. Right to Work in the UK will need to be established. We are an equal opportunities employer.
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Nelson’s Journey offers generous annual leave entitlement of 26 days, in addition to bank holidays and public holidays (pro-rata for part-time).
The post is office based at our charity HQ in Little Plumstead, near Norwich.
Closing date for completed application forms: ongoing until vacancy filled - contact us to confirm
Interview date: to discuss
We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we have received sufficient applications.
The application pack is available for download from our website, and further information including our Privacy Notice can also be found on our website.
Help us to bring back smiles to Norfolk’s bereaved children and young people, and download an application pack at nelsonsjourney.org.uk/fmo2026
Enquiries: Email simon@nelsonsjourney.org.uk or if you'd like to discuss the role further, please phone 01603 431788
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