Position: Marketing & Fundraising Officer (Maternity Cover) Pay: £13.90 per hour (£16,263.00 per annum) Location: YMCA Norfolk Offices, Aylsham Road, Norwich with an element of home working Contract Type: Fixed Term for 9 months Hours per week: 22.5 hours Make a real difference while growing your career Are you a creative storyteller, confident communicator, and relationship‑builder with a passion for making a difference? Join YMCA Norfolk and play a vital role in transforming young lives through impactful marketing, fundraising, and community engagement. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a varied, hands-on role where no two days are the same—perfect for someone who thrives on creativity, collaboration, and purpose. About the role Working closely with our Marketing & Fundraising Manager and the Marketing & Fundraising Team, you’ll help drive income, awareness, and engagement across the organisation. From managing social media campaigns to developing community partnerships and supporting fundraising initiatives, you’ll be at the heart of our mission. You’ll contribute to achieving key income and engagement targets while bringing the YMCA story to life across multiple platforms. What you'll be doing Fundraising & Partnerships Build and nurture relationships with local businesses, schools, faith groups, and community partners Support fundraising campaigns, events, and sponsorship opportunities Research and submit funding bids (up to £10,000) Track performance, maintain records, and report on fundraising activity Support supporters, staff, and young people to get involved in fundraising activities Marketing & Communications Create engaging content across social media (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn) Manage and update multiple websites to ensure fresh, relevant content Design eye-catching campaigns, adverts, and promotional materials (including video) Write compelling stories, press releases, and case studies Lead internal communications, including newsletters Monitor engagement and protect the organisation’s reputation online Further information can be found at – Marketing & Fundraising Officer Job Description What we're looking for We’re looking for someone who combines creativity with organisation and strong people skills. Essential At least 2 years’ experience in marketing, fundraising, or the third sector Proven experience managing social media and content scheduling Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong organisational and project management skills Confident using tools such as Canva, Adobe, and Microsoft Office Ability to build positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders Desirable Experience writing funding bids or proposals Knowledge of marketing and fundraising strategies Experience with platforms like Metricool The Organisation At YMCA Norfolk we are hope filled, inspiring and empowering. We aim to offer meaningful opportunities to make a difference in the lives of young people. We place young people at the heart of all we do and are committed to building an organisation that is responsive to the needs of young people within our community. As a value-driven organisation we want our identity to run through everything we do, so we aim to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for not only the young people we serve but our staff too. Working at YMCA Norfolk is an opportunity to be a part of an organisation which is challenging, innovative, rewarding and most importantly – fun! For more information on this role, please contact [email protected]. Benefits Health Care Plan 34 days (pro rata) per annum inclusive of Bank and Public Holidays An additional day of annual leave (pro rata) awarded after 5 and 10 years of continuous Long Service Access to contributory stakeholder pension scheme after 3 months Health and wellbeing events and activities Family friendly policies In service training opportunities and bursaries investing in your development Annual staff day and staff awards to celebrate our successes Death in service benefit of 2 x annual salary Regular line management and support Staff discount at Williams Kitchen Café, Explorers Soft Play & Muddy Puddles Nursery Closing date for applications: 9am on Friday 29th May We reserve the right to close the online vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and submit your application form as soon as possible. YMCA Norfolk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please note the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Basic DBS check prior to starting employment. Written references will be obtained for the successful candidate that will cover the previous 5 years of employment. The successful candidate will be advised that an offer of employment is subject to us obtaining a minimum of two references which are satisfactory to YMCA Norfolk. Character references may be sought where it is not possible to obtain employment references. YMCA Norfolk will consider all applications, however this role does not meet the salary requirements for sponsorship. If you require an alternative method of applying, or documents in a different format, please email our HR Team via [email protected]