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Community Fundraising Officer

Job details
Posting date: 20 May 2024
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 17 June 2024
Location: B47 5DH
Company: Cats Protection
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: ORG2749-MIG466

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Summary

We’re looking for an experienced individual to join our Community Fundraising team as Community Fundraising Officer, covering our West Midlands hub. You will join us working 35 hours per week on a permanent basis and in return you will receive a competitive salary of up to £32,013 per annum plus excellent benefits.

Please note, the successful candidate must be based in or around the West Midlands, this role covers Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Warwickshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire & Birmingham.

Since 1927, Cats Protection has helped thousands of cats each year, across the UK. As a community of volunteers, employees, supporters and partners, we’ve improved the lives of millions of cats and transformed the way millions of people see and care for cats.

The Community Fundraising Officer is an exciting role for a community fundraiser who wants to make a positive impact and drive income generation. Sitting in the Community Fundraising and Events department within the Marketing and Income Generation Directorate the Community Fundraising Officer plays a pivotal role in leading and supporting community activities to drive and grow community fundraised income. This is an opportunity to work across a diverse range of products and activities, work alongside dedicated volunteers, meet our loyal supporters and demonstrate the joy and impact of community fundraising all for the benefit of cats and kittens in the UK.

What we’re looking for:


Experience of raising funds in a community fundraising environment
Experience in planning, organising and delivering fundraising campaigns and activities
Direct experience of working with volunteers
Experience of planning and working to income/expenditure budgets 
Good working knowledge of transaction/contact database (preferably CARE NG)
A flexible approach to working hours and able to attend events which may occasionally fall on evenings or weekends


What we can offer you:


salary of up to £32,013 per annum plus excellent benefits
generous annual leave entitlement
life assurance scheme
range of health benefits including private healthcare
Employee Assistance Programme
and more


Through our values and behaviours we help people see the world through cats’ eyes. Together we can make a difference.

Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly.

Closing date: 3rd June 2024

Virtual interview date: TBC

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

Please email recruitment@cats.org.uk if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.

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