Help us secure the funds needed to save lives. Our Community and Events team support a busy programme of third-party events including; Great North Run, London Landmarks Half and marathons in Edinburgh, London and Paris to name a few. We’re recruiting for a passionate Events Fundraiser to join the team. This is an important role generating long-term, sustainable income to support our life saving mission. You’ll develop strong relationships with our passionate supporters, building a sense of community and helping them achieve their fundraising potential. Contract £29,000 - £31,000 per annum plus benefits Full time (35hrs per week) Fixed Term Contract (18 months) Hybrid working with link to Ewell office In-person working: Meeting in person and working collaboratively are things we value. We work in person around 2 days or more per month. We are passionate about flexible working, talk to us about your preferences What you’ll do Manage supporters’ participation in a series of third-party events across the UK and Europe Maximise participation numbers and fundraising potential Represent Samaritans at third-party events Evaluate the effectiveness of events and make recommendations for improvements Communicate with event participants through a range of digital channels Support event participants in their fundraising journey Collaborate with volunteers and branches to support events Maintain accurate supporter records, manage fundraising platforms and update event pages What you’ll bring Experience of fundraising event management or community fundraising Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to organise conflicting priorities and meet deadlines Experience of marketing activities through both on and offline channels Ability to build and develop strong relationships Experience of working with volunteers (desirable) Experience of working with a fundraising database (desirable) Experience of working to budgets and income targets (desirable) Full Job Description and Person Specification here Why Samaritans? At Samaritans, you’ll be part of a people-first organisation deeply committed to inclusion, compassion and learning. You’ll contribute to a team where your voice matters, your expertise makes a difference, and your work helps save lives. We welcome applications from individuals with lived experience and encourage those from underrepresented communities to apply. We are committed to creating an environment where all our people feel seen, heard and supported. You’ll join a values-led organisation with a powerful mission and a collaborative culture. We offer flexible hybrid working, excellent benefits, and the chance to make a tangible difference in suicide prevention across the UK and Ireland. For further information about Samaritans, including our charity structure, values, employee benefits, and application process, please read our recruitment brochure available here. You can also visit our careers website to access this. We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from disabled, racialised minority and LGBTQ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans. Apply now If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply. You will be asked to some answer short application questions and to upload your CV. We kindly ask that you don’t rely on AI tools for your application answers, or to generate interview answers. We want to see your own unique ideas and writing skills. We want your application to stand out from the rest and showcase your own strengths. Applications close: Friday 5th December @ 09:00am Interviews: 9th and 11th December 2025