Community Fundraising Officer
We have an opportunity for a specifically-qualified community fundraiser to join us at Suffolk Wildlife Trust to help with our ambitious vision of creating a wilder Suffolk. The role of Community Fundraising Officer is all about helping to turn that vision into reality by inspiring people to actively support nature through fundraising, events, partnerships, and encouraging community‑led initiatives. It is a role that combines relationship‑building, creativity and practical organisation, giving the successful person the chance to make a direct contribution to helping bring nature back to Suffolk.
Responsibilities
* Develop and grow community fundraising opportunities and build lasting supporter relationships.
* Work closely with the Philanthropy & Fundraising Manager to deliver fundraising plans, meet income targets and create new opportunities for people across Suffolk to get involved.
* Create a loyal and motivated supporter base that feels connected to the impact of their contributions.
* Support fundraising events and campaigns, represent the Trust at local events and encourage deeper engagement with the charity’s wider work.
* Ensure fundraising activity is well organised, compliant with relevant standards and legislation, and accurately recorded through the Trust’s CRM system.
* Work collaboratively across teams and build professional working relationships.
Qualifications & Experience
* Experience in a similar role, ideally within the charity sector.
* Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
* Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
* Commitment to the Trust’s mission and vision.
* Understanding of GDPR, fundraising best practice and confident use of Microsoft Office, Teams, SharePoint and CRM systems such as Access CRM.
* Enthusiastic, organised and people‑focused.
Working Hours & Compensation
This is a permanent, full‑time position working 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm). The base of work will be Brooke House and the starting salary will be between £26,000 and £28,000 per annum, depending on skills, knowledge and experience.
Benefits
* Annual leave entitlement starts at 33 days per annum (including Bank Holidays) and increases annually to 38 days.
* One extra day off for your birthday.
* 9% employer pension contribution with no employee contribution required.
* Free 24‑hour Employee Assistance Programme.
* Free life insurance from day one of employment.
* Free access to a private GP.
* Discounts at high street retailers and a 10% discount at Visitor Centre cafés, including retail.
Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to being an inclusive organisation where everyone is welcome. As a conservation charity, we recognise the value of diversity both in nature and in our staff & volunteers. Suffolk Wildlife Trust is an organisation where everyone feels respected, valued & empowered to contribute, so that together we can deliver our vision, mission & strategic goals for a wilder Suffolk.
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