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Job description

Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a national charity to recruit for a Senior Events Fundraising Officer in order to lead a portfolio of fundraising events, with a particular focus on developing new events, delivering excellent supporter experiences, and ensuring income and expenditure targets are met or exceeded.

This is a hands on role for someone who enjoys balancing strategic thinking with operational delivery, and who thrives on building strong relationships with supporters, colleagues, volunteers and external partners.

As a Senior Fundraising Officer you will:

  • Take budgetary ownership of a range of owned and third-party fundraising events and partnerships, from feasibility and planning through to delivery and evaluation.
  • Lead on new event development, working closely with innovation colleagues to research ideas, build proposals and business cases, and measure success using financial and non financial KPIs.
  • Prepare and manage live event budgets, ensuring accurate forecasting and clear reporting on expenditure and true ROI.
  • Manage relationships with suppliers, event providers and key stakeholders to ensure high quality delivery and added value for participants.
  • Ensure all events meet legal, contractual and health & safety requirements.
  • Deputise for the Events Fundraising Manager when required and provide guidance and support to Events Officers, including line management where appropriate.
  • Lead on event volunteering plans, overseeing recruitment, training and volunteer care to increase engagement and retention.
  • Work collaboratively across fundraising, marketing, press and digital teams to develop and deliver effective marketing and PR plans for events.
  • Build long-term relationships with supporters through thoughtful, empathetic communication across email, social media and phone.

To be successful, you must have experience:

  • Experience working in a fundraising, marketing or customer service environment
  • Proven experience of planning and delivering events
  • Strong budget management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly by telephone
  • A creative and innovative approach to event development
  • Strong relationship building skills with colleagues, supporters and external partners
  • An understanding of supporter care principles
  • Confidence using Microsoft Office and social media platforms

Desirable

  • Knowledge of current trends in charity fundraising events
  • Understanding of supporter motivations
  • Experience working with agencies and suppliers
  • Relevant fundraising or marketing qualifications

Salary: £32,577

Location:  London, hybrid working or fully remote

Contract: 2 years FTC

Closing date: on rolling basis  

Interview: TBC

Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to

If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Posted by
Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialists View profile Organisation type Recruitment Agency Company size 21 - 50
Posted on: 07 January 2026
Closing date: 23 January 2026 at 11:59
Job ref: 47233
Tags: Fundraising, Events / Activities