Community and Events Fundraising Officer at Age Uk West Sussex (brighton & Hove)

Community and Events Fundraising Officer
Location: Hybrid working, with a minimum of 2 days a week based at our Brighton office during the first 6 months/probation period. There may be scope for more flexibility after this.
Hours: Part-time, 30 - 33.5 hours per week. The working pattern will be discussed at interview, with some flexibility depending on the needs of the role.
Salary: £22,702 - £25,350 per annum (£28,000 FTE)
Closing Date: Thursday 10th September 2026 midday
We may close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications, so please apply as soon as you can.

Although you’ll be based from our Brighton office for part of the week, this part-time hybrid fundraising role will support activity across Brighton & Hove and the wider West Sussex area, helping us build relationships with supporters, businesses and local communities.

You’ll work closely with our Fundraising Manager to coordinate and deliver engaging fundraising activities, from supporting individual fundraisers and third-party events to developing relationships with local businesses, community groups and supporters. You’ll also help us tell our story, raise awareness of our work and create a positive supporter experience that encourages people to stay connected with us long term.

This role would suit someone with experience in fundraising, events, community engagement, supporter care, partnerships or another people-focused role - but more importantly, we’re looking for someone who can take initiative, follow through on ideas and deliver activities that helps grow income and support for our charity. You’ll need to be confident talking to people, comfortable building strong relationships and motivated by making a difference.

If you don’t have direct experience in this type of role, but feel you have the right skills, energy and confidence to make things happen, we’d still love to hear from you. Please do apply, or get in touch for a chat if you’d like to find out more.

What you’ll be doing
• Supporting, encouraging and stewarding fundraisers, supporters and local groups.
• Helping to grow community fundraising, corporate fundraising and events activity.
• Building positive relationships with local businesses, community organisations, suppliers and supporters.
• Researching and developing new fundraising ideas, opportunities and income generation initiatives.
• Working with colleagues to raise awareness of fundraising campaigns and activities.
• Using our fundraising database to keep accurate supporter records and monitor activity.
• Helping us report on progress, income, supporter engagement and impact.
• This role involves regular travel across Brighton, Hove and West Sussex, so you’ll need to be able to travel independently when required; access to a car would be preferable.

About you
• You’re a confident communicator who enjoys connecting with people.
• You’re organised, creative and able to manage a varied workload.
• You can spot opportunities and turn ideas into practical action.
• You care about excellent supporter or customer experience.
• You’re comfortable using Microsoft Office and databases or CRM systems.
• You care about making a positive difference for older people and the communities we support.

Benefits
We value our team and offer a great benefits package, including:
• Flexible working options
• Ongoing professional development
• 28 days annual leave + bank holidays, pro rata for part-time roles
• Blue Light Card eligibility
• BUPA Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• 4% auto-enrolment pension with life assurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme

How to apply
To apply, please take a moment to read the full Job Description and find out more about us on our website: Welcome to Age UK West Sussex, Brighton and Hove. Then, send us your tailored CV along with a covering letter explaining how your skills and experience match the person specification. We value creativity, initiative and authenticity, so let your personality shine through.

Please note applications without a cover letter will not be shortlisted.

Alternatively, you can download our application form from our current vacancies page.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we offer a guaranteed interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. If this applies to you, please indicate this clearly in your application.

We are unable to accept sponsorship applications and you will need the Right to Work in the UK.

If you're successful at interview, we’ll make a verbal offer of employment, which will be subject to satisfactory references and a DBS check.
Who we are
At Age UK West Sussex, Brighton & Hove, we’re on a mission to change the way we age. As a local, independent charity and proud network partner of the national Age UK, we’re the go-to for expert guidance and support in later life. Whether it’s tackling issues like poverty, ageism and loneliness or helping people stay healthy, independent, informed and connected, we en