Events fundraising assistant

North West Air Ambulance (NWAA) Events Fundraising Assistant GBP22,000 - GBP24,000 Merseyside (Hybrid) Full time (flexible working will be considered) Permanent ldquo;There rsquo;s no doubt the North West Air Ambulance Charity saved my life. Without the care they provided so quickly at the scene, before airlifting me to the Royal Preston Hospital, it rsquo;s unlikely I would have survived. rdquo; Do you want to form part of the passionate, driven and talented Income and Engagement team that raise funds to keep this life saving service running? This hugely reputable and remarkable charity provides the enhanced pre-hospital care needed to make a lifesaving difference and quite simply brings the hospital to the patient, regardless of their location across the North West! The Role This is a unique opportunity to join NWAA, due to the growth in the charity rsquo;s events portfolio. You will report into the Events Manager and support the events and fundraising team, to deliver its ambitious new strategy. Duties will include: * Supporting the team with event organisation and delivery, including providing excellent support and stewardship. * Enrolling participants taking part in a calendar of events across the region. * Meeting fundraisers and re-engaging lapsed supporters to develop long-term relationships and maximise fundraising. * Providing up to date content for the charity rsquo;s internal marketing team, to enable the effective production of regular communications to engage new and existing supporter. The Person If you are enthusiastic about the work of NWAA and driven to be a part of its future growth, we would love to hear from you! You should be organised, diligent and driven to develop your career in fundraising. It is a varied, busy role so you should be able to work proactively - prioritising and working under pressure to make the most of opportunities. We are looking for someone who has excellent communication skills and the ability to build long standing relationships. The role will involve attending events in the evenings and weekends so will require a full UK driving license, and access to your own vehicle. While charity experience would be advantageous, we are also keen to speak with people looking to transfer their skillset into this incredibly rewarding area of fundraising and events coordination. Why NWAA? NWAA is a widely recognised charity that has a huge impact on saving lives. Now is an especially important time, as the charity celebrates its 25th anniversary and moves forward with its future 5 year strategic plan. There are exciting plans to support the organisation of NWAA rsquo;s first Charity Ball as well as two new mass participation events in 2024. This role offers the opportunity to build a career within the charity. There will be huge scope to learn and grow as part of an incredibly supportive, collaborative and fun team. On top of this, the charity rsquo;s benefits include: * Life Assurance * Cash Back Scheme which includes cash back for dental treatment and a range of medical treatments as well as staff discounts with a range of retailers * 24-hour confidential Employee Assistance helpline * Salary Sacrifice Scheme for pension contributions * On-site parking * Cycle to work Scheme. * Sick pay * Holiday buy back scheme If this sounds like the type of environment that would suit you for the next phase of your career, then get in touch! The role is permanent and full-time (although flexible working patterns will be considered) and offers the opportunity to work flexibly from the charity #39;s offices based in Knowsley and Barton, as well as across the region, and from home. If you think you could be the right person to fulfil the exciting responsibilities of this role, apply here, or get in contact with Charlie or Leanne at Charity Horizons for more information. Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format such as audio or video upload, or require any adaptations for your initial engagement with us, please contact either Charlie or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this. Please also be aware that we use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way. Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy