The Nelson Trust
Fundraising and Events Assistant
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The Nelson Trust
The Nelson Trust is an award-winning charity that brings belief, hope and long-term recovery to people affected by addiction and multiple disadvantages.
We're looking for a Fundraising and Events Assistant to join our Business Development Team
This varied and rewarding role is ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships, supporting fundraising events and helping to raise awareness of our mission. You'll play a key role in engaging supporters, delivering fundraising activities and generating the income needed to help transform lives.
Salary: £24,500 - £25,500 per annum (pro rata)
Hours: 21 hours per week (3 days)
Location: Gloucestershire (Hybrid office/home working)
What Will You Do
- Support the delivery and development of fundraising activities and campaigns across the organisation
- Assist with the planning and delivery of fundraising events, including stakeholder liaison and event-day support
- Build and maintain positive relationships with supporters, donors, fundraising groups and corporate partners
- Create engaging fundraising materials, newsletters, promotional content and supporter communications
- Maintain accurate supporter records within the CRM system and support data quality and reporting activities
- Identify new fundraising opportunities and help raise awareness of The Nelson Trust's services and impact
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What We Are Looking For
- Full UK driving licence and access to a car
- Experience working within the charitable fundraising sector
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to inspire and engage others
- Proven ability to build strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and supporters
- Strong organisational, administrative and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise workload effectively
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and CRM systems
- A proactive team player who is passionate about The Nelson Trust's mission and willing to work flexibly to support events when required
What We Offer
- Holidays: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata), increasing by 1 day for each year of service up to a maximum of 30 days
- Pension: 6% employer contribution
- Investment in your development through training, supervision and career pathways
- Access to wellbeing and employee assistance support
- Death in service benefit (2x salary)
- Refer a Friend scheme
- Blue Light Card discounts
- Eye care scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
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Join us and help make a real difference to the lives of people affected by addiction, trauma and multiple disadvantages. If you're passionate about fundraising, relationship building and creating positive change in your community, we'd love to hear from you.
This role will close once a suitable candidate has been appointed. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
We have become known for the quality of our work and ability to provide bespoke care and support services. While we are proud of our achievements so far, we are ambitious and want to continue to grow and diversify our workforce.
We recognise that employees from different backgrounds bring unique knowledge, perspectives and experiences and we are committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from individuals across all sectors of society.
This is an opportunity for new, challenging and highly rewarding experiences. Our staff make a real difference to people’s lives and in return for your commitment and enthusiasm, we offer a comprehensive training and development programme a generous pension scheme and a positive working environment.
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