6 Community fundraising manager jobs in London, Greater London

The Talent Set are delighted to be partnering with Thames Valley Air Ambulance to recruit a Community Fundraising Manager.

This is a brilliant opportunity to join an ambitious and growing fundraising team and take the lead on an established community fundraising and in-memory programme across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire.

Thames Valley Air Ambulance exists to give everyone in their community the best chance of surviving and recovering from an emergency. At the heart of this role is the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with the people, groups and businesses who make that work possible,  while finding new and creative ways to inspire more people to get involved.

You’ll take an established six-figure fundraising programme and build on its success, putting supporter journeys, engagement and excellent stewardship at the heart of your approach. There are fantastic existing relationships to nurture, alongside plenty of scope to develop new partnerships, events, fundraising products and ideas. Creativity is encouraged, and you’ll have the opportunity to shape the programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Head of Public Fundraising to shape and deliver the community fundraising strategy, with a focus on income growth, supporter engagement and long-term relationships.
• Lead and develop the community fundraising programme across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, building strong relationships with individuals, community groups and small businesses.
• Develop new opportunities to grow income, from engaging new audiences and supporters to exploring fresh fundraising ideas, products and partnerships.
• Manage the charity’s local events programme, identifying opportunities to maximise income, engagement and visibility while ensuring Thames Valley Air Ambulance is represented positively within its communities.
• Champion excellent supporter journeys and stewardship, ensuring supporters feel valued and connected to the cause.
• Lead, develop and support the Community Fundraising Officer.

Person Specification

• Experience in community fundraising, events, partnerships or another relationship-focused role.
• A track record of developing income through strong supporter engagement, stewardship and relationship-building.
• Excellent verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage, inspire and influence a wide range of stakeholders.
• A creative and proactive approach, with the confidence to spot opportunities and turn ideas into action.
• A collaborative style, alongside the ability to work independently, take ownership and make decisions.
• A genuine enthusiasm for building connections within local communities and helping supporters see the difference they can make.

What’s on Offer

Salary: c. £35,000 - £37,500

Hybrid, near High Wycombe, Bucks – 2 days a week

Full-time, permanent

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.

Commitment to Diversity

The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.