Based at our District Office in Wrose and Remote Working as appropriate

Age UK Bradford District is an independent local charity, which supports older people to live their best life.

The Community Fundraising Assistant is a key role, which will focus on generating income in a range of ways to support older people in Bradford District.

The areas of work will include developing new fundraising opportunities; engaging with our supporters and donors; creating new partnerships and connections; helping at events; planning activities/events within the area and providing general administrative support. 

A background in Fundraising, events or community engagement would be desirable but the most important part of this role will be your ability to inspire and communicate with people who engage with Age UK Bradford District whilst developing new partnerships and connections. Every conversation you have could lead to additional income for our work and an approach that is caring, tenacious and forward-thinking is vital. You will be a self starter with strong administration skills and enjoy the challenges that will be a part of the role. 

We will give you the support needed to be successful whilst also ensuring that you have every opportunity to be independent in your role. We encourage our people to use their creativity to achieve success and we help every step of the way. 

The postholder will aim to raise agreed target income for the charity, under the direction and supervision of the Director of Business Development and will be required to accurately identify, plan, record, monitor, analyse and evaluate the progress of fundraising activity.

The postholder will be responsible for ensuring that all fundraising activity is cost effective and compliant with legal requirements and will also be required to represent the organisation at internal and external events.

A full driving licence required, together with business use insurance and access to a car, as occasional travel throughout the District is required for this role.

Salary: £17,500 - £19,500 per annum Pro rata (dependent upon experience), actual salary £8,750 - £9,750

Hours:18.5 per week to be worked over 3 days. However, due to the nature of the role, we require the postholder to have a flexible approach to days and hours of work.

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays pro rata

For a full job description and to apply for this post, please download an application pack from our website https://www.ageuk.org.uk/bradforddistrict/get-involved/work-for-us/

Closing date for applications: 29th June 2021

Interview date: 5th July 2021

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