South Region Community Fundraiser 10 month FTC
| Posting date: | 10 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £25,626 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 February 2026 |
| Location: | South Yorkshire, Yorkshire And The Humber |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 5 days per week |
| Company: | Yorkshire Air Ambulance |
| Job type: | Temporary |
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Summary
Do you want to feel as though you are helping to save lives every day? When working for YAA as a Community Fundraiser that is exactly what you will be doing! Raising the profile of this amazing charity, you will be active within the designated community at fundraising events and local shows building relationships with our supporters/donors.
We are currently seeking to recruit enthusiastic, professional people able to engage with all members of the public to increase the contributions of individuals and groups through providing support and advice where necessary. You will be able to forge new relationships with supporters through raising awareness of the charity’s values aims and goals.
If you would like to be part of this high-profile, successful regional Charity and think that your skills and experience fit the bill for this exciting role… we look forward to hearing from you!
Working closely with the Regional Team, manage and fully participate in the fundraising activity across the region, to ensure the annual financial income & expenditure targets are achieved in order to ensure the life-saving air ambulances are available to the people of Yorkshire.
To ensure all donors have a great experience and feel fully supported and engaged when raising funds for the charity in line with the charity’s principles and values.
To support established volunteers and recruit new volunteers within the region when necessary.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
To assist in managing the South region’s events diary. Organise, manage and attend community events/functions and ensure appropriate fundraiser or volunteer attendance as required.
To act as the first point of contact for fundraising events and supporters.
To utilize the CRM system (donor and financial recording system) to effectively manage our donors, maximise income, and follow up all events, ensuring all funds are from notified events are received and recorded correctly and that donors are suitably thanked.
To act as representative of the Yorkshire Air Ambulance by raising awareness through public speaking engagements, attending cheque presentations, and representing the Charity at community fundraising events throughout the South region.
To recruit, induct and manage the volunteers and ensure they comply with the Charity’s policies and procedures.
Working in partnership with Communications & Marketing team promote and thank fundraising activity within the region in line with the charity policy, to maximise income generation within the community.
To contribute to the Charity’s Growth Fundraising Strategy including promoting the ‘Saving Lives’ Lotto and other new initiatives.
To take responsibility for handling, counting and banking cash raised at fundraising events.
Comply with the charity’s policies and processes including Financial, Health & Safety (including carrying out risk assessments), GDPR, data protection and ensure effective governance.
To demonstrate a willingness to drive the charity’s promotional vehicle as required, full training will be provided.
Working with the team to manage the region’s stock and fundraising resources.
To plan for and attend regional meetings/planning meetings/volunteer meetings.
To undertake other duties and training as may reasonably be required from time to time.
To be on the on call Rota for West and South volunteers. (1 in 6 weekends)
Knowledge and skills required:
Essential:
Previous experience in community fundraising, customer service, sales or an income generating role.
Experience of developing and maintaining long term customer/donor relationships.
A willingness to travel and work unsocial hours both in the evenings and at weekends.
Computer literacy (Microsoft Office Outlook/Word/Excel/PowerPoint).
Have suitable home-based accommodation to provide a satisfactory working environment.
Clean driving license and access to own car although a charity vehicle is provided for work mileage.
Desirable:
Experience of project/event management.
Experience of presenting to a variety of groups.
Residing within the South region.
Experience of working from home.
To apply for this position via our website:
Provide a CV and covering letter stating how your experience, knowledge, abilities and skills match the job requirements along with why you are applying.
Complete the optional Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.
For other recruitment queries, please contact
recruitment@yaa.org.uk.
The closing date for this vacancy is 5pm Friday 20th February 2026
Interviews will take place on Monday 2nd March 2026
If you wish to discuss the job role in more detail, please contact Vickie Cowan, Regional Fundraising Manager-West & South, 07876899097.
We are currently seeking to recruit enthusiastic, professional people able to engage with all members of the public to increase the contributions of individuals and groups through providing support and advice where necessary. You will be able to forge new relationships with supporters through raising awareness of the charity’s values aims and goals.
If you would like to be part of this high-profile, successful regional Charity and think that your skills and experience fit the bill for this exciting role… we look forward to hearing from you!
Working closely with the Regional Team, manage and fully participate in the fundraising activity across the region, to ensure the annual financial income & expenditure targets are achieved in order to ensure the life-saving air ambulances are available to the people of Yorkshire.
To ensure all donors have a great experience and feel fully supported and engaged when raising funds for the charity in line with the charity’s principles and values.
To support established volunteers and recruit new volunteers within the region when necessary.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
To assist in managing the South region’s events diary. Organise, manage and attend community events/functions and ensure appropriate fundraiser or volunteer attendance as required.
To act as the first point of contact for fundraising events and supporters.
To utilize the CRM system (donor and financial recording system) to effectively manage our donors, maximise income, and follow up all events, ensuring all funds are from notified events are received and recorded correctly and that donors are suitably thanked.
To act as representative of the Yorkshire Air Ambulance by raising awareness through public speaking engagements, attending cheque presentations, and representing the Charity at community fundraising events throughout the South region.
To recruit, induct and manage the volunteers and ensure they comply with the Charity’s policies and procedures.
Working in partnership with Communications & Marketing team promote and thank fundraising activity within the region in line with the charity policy, to maximise income generation within the community.
To contribute to the Charity’s Growth Fundraising Strategy including promoting the ‘Saving Lives’ Lotto and other new initiatives.
To take responsibility for handling, counting and banking cash raised at fundraising events.
Comply with the charity’s policies and processes including Financial, Health & Safety (including carrying out risk assessments), GDPR, data protection and ensure effective governance.
To demonstrate a willingness to drive the charity’s promotional vehicle as required, full training will be provided.
Working with the team to manage the region’s stock and fundraising resources.
To plan for and attend regional meetings/planning meetings/volunteer meetings.
To undertake other duties and training as may reasonably be required from time to time.
To be on the on call Rota for West and South volunteers. (1 in 6 weekends)
Knowledge and skills required:
Essential:
Previous experience in community fundraising, customer service, sales or an income generating role.
Experience of developing and maintaining long term customer/donor relationships.
A willingness to travel and work unsocial hours both in the evenings and at weekends.
Computer literacy (Microsoft Office Outlook/Word/Excel/PowerPoint).
Have suitable home-based accommodation to provide a satisfactory working environment.
Clean driving license and access to own car although a charity vehicle is provided for work mileage.
Desirable:
Experience of project/event management.
Experience of presenting to a variety of groups.
Residing within the South region.
Experience of working from home.
To apply for this position via our website:
Provide a CV and covering letter stating how your experience, knowledge, abilities and skills match the job requirements along with why you are applying.
Complete the optional Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.
For other recruitment queries, please contact
recruitment@yaa.org.uk.
The closing date for this vacancy is 5pm Friday 20th February 2026
Interviews will take place on Monday 2nd March 2026
If you wish to discuss the job role in more detail, please contact Vickie Cowan, Regional Fundraising Manager-West & South, 07876899097.