Events Fundraiser
Chertsey, Surrey (with hybrid working and travel for off-site events across London and the South)
About Us
White Lodge enables those with disabilities, their families, and their carers to lead fulfilling lives.
Supporting over 2,500 individuals across Surrey, we offer a diverse range of services for all ages and abilities.
Our wonderful site in Chertsey houses three specialist buildings, each with great facilities and services. These include physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, a specialist nursery, hydrotherapy, holiday clubs, personal support in the home, short breaks, fitness and rehabilitation. We also offer many activities such as trips out, art, baking, swimming, and much more!
We are now looking for an Events Fundraiser to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working 36 hours per week.
The Benefits
- Salary of £29,000 - £34,000 per annum
- A culture of progression and development
- 38 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays) to support a healthy work/life balance
- Time of in lieu (TOIL) for weekend work
- A supportive, inclusive team environment
This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and people-focused fundraising professional to join our compassionate and purpose-driven organisation.
Joining our dedicated team, youll enable us to achieve our vision of a world which is inclusive to all, regardless of ability, making a difference to countless lives across Surrey.
We boast a comprehensive array of values that ENABLE our teams, stakeholders and services through Equity, Nurturing, Advocacy, Belonging, Language and Empathy.
Whats more, we pride ourselves on our employee experience, many of our staff have exceptional lengths of service. We are committed to inclusivity and over the years we have had many employees working for us who were previously attending our nursery and therapy services.
So, if youre ready to advance your career and join the team, wed love to hear from you!
The Role
As an Events Fundraiser, youll lead an exciting and varied programme of challenge and community fundraising events to drive income and awareness for our organisation.
Youll inspire individuals, groups, and corporate supporters to get involved, helping to raise vital funds that make a real difference to people with disabilities and their families.
Overseeing event planning, delivery, and supporter engagement, youll recruit and support participants, provide first-class stewardship, and ensure every event runs smoothly from start to finish.
Additionally, you will:
- Develop new fundraising opportunities and expand supporter networks
- Build lasting relationships with supporters, volunteers, and local groups
- Promote events through social media, outreach, and community partnerships
- Monitor budgets, track income, and report progress to the Fundraising Manager
- Ensure all events are inclusive, safe, and deliver an outstanding supporter experience
Please note, due to our open and collaborative working environment and the nature of our work with children and adults with disabilities, all our office-based roles can experience periods of elevated noise levels and some elements of disruption.
About You
To be considered as an Events Fundraiser, you will need:
-Proven, varied fundraising experience
- Strong numerical skills with budget management and record-keeping abilities
- Excellent communication, presentation, organisation, and interpersonal skills
- Confidence in negotiation, networking, and client-facing roles
- A good level of IT literacy
- A full, valid driving licence and access to a car
Evening and weekend events work is required and managed through flexible working or time off in lieu.
All staff are required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check. Please make it known if you are on the DBS update service.
Other organisations may call this role Fundraiser, Community Engagement Officer, Fundraising Officer, Charity Fundraising Co-ordinator, Community Fundraiser and Events Co-ordinator, Charity Events Executive, Events Planner, Events Officer, or Events Programme Co-ordinator.
Webrecruit and White Lodge Centre are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
So, if youre looking for a meaningful role as an Events Fundraiser, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
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