Community Fundraising Support Assistant
Community Fundraising Support Assistant (Logistics & Events)
Salary: £24,785 per annum (pro rata)
Location: Office based in Melbourn, with occasional hybrid working
Hours: 22 hours per week, to be agreed
Contract: 6 month fixed-term contract
Start date: April 2026
About East Anglian Air Ambulance
East Anglian Air Ambulance is a life‑saving regional charity delivering critical emergency care across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, Suffolk and beyond.
With two state‑of‑the‑art helicopters and a fleet of critical care vehicles, our expert teams of doctors and paramedics bring advanced pre‑hospital emergency medical care directly to people when they need it most.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for an organised, practical individual to play a vital role in the delivery and logistics of community fundraising events across our region.
As Community Fundraising Support Assistant, you’ll be a key member of the Community Fundraising team, ensuring that fundraising events and third-party activities are fully supported, well-equipped and delivered smoothly. A significant part of this role involves driving, transporting, setting up and returning event equipment, as well as supporting volunteers and supporters on the ground.
When in the office, you’ll be responsible for stock controlling the event equipment as well as undertaking administration tasks. Administration experience in data handling is essential as you’ll be involved in logging event and income information onto the Customer Relationship Management System (CRM), for which full training will be given.
Confidence in cash handling is important as you’ll support the return of donations generated at events from supporters to the office, adhering to our cash handling policy and process.
You’ll gain a detailed understanding of how community fundraising operates within a regional charity, working closely with volunteers, supporters and colleagues to help raise vital funds that save lives. This is a practical, varied role where no two days are the same and where reliability, organisation and a can-do attitude really matter.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assisting with the planning and coordination of community fundraising events
- Creating event plans and supporting volunteers and supporters
- Coordinating the preparation, delivery and return of event equipment
- Helping with event set-up and pack-down when required
- Accurately recording income on our Customer Relationship Management System (CRM)
- Preparing cash ready for banking
You’ll bring:
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- The ability to manage a varied and busy workload
- A practical, hands-on approach with confidence working independently
- A positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn
- Confidence in driving, including pool cars and handling event equipment
Due to the nature of the role, you will:
- Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a car (pool car also available, business miles claimable)
- Be comfortable with regular driving across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk to deliver and collect event kit
- Be flexible to support occasional out-of-hours work, including weekends (with time off in lieu provided)
- Share a belief in the life‑saving work of East Anglian Air Ambulance
Closing Date: Thursday 19 February (9am)
Interview Date: Thursday 26 February
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
No agencies please.