Events Fundraising Officer

Who we are: 

The National Autistic Society is the UK’s leading charity for autistic people. Since 1962, we’ve been transforming lives, changing attitudes and helping to create a society that works for autistic adults and children. 

We transform lives by providing support, guidance and practical advice for the 700,000 autistic adults and children in the UK, as well as their three million family members and carers. Autistic people turn to us at key moments or challenging times in their lives, be it getting a diagnosis, going to school or finding work. 

We change attitudes by improving public understanding of autism and the difficulties many autistic people face. We also work closely with businesses, local authorities and government to help them provide more autism-friendly spaces, deliver better services and improve laws. 

We have come a long way but it is not good enough. There is still so much to do to increase opportunities, reduce social isolation and build a brighter future for people on the spectrum. With your help, we can make it happen. 

Who we are looking for:

The Supporter Fundraising team is responsible for managing and driving all supporter-led fundraising activity, including our involvement in fundraising events, community-based fundraising and our fundraising campaigns.

Our portfolio of fundraising events includes a range of third-party challenge events and owned challenge and ticketed events. The team is responsible for bringing in over £1million in income. The funds we raise through these activities play a vital role in helping the National Autistic Society to achieve its mission: a society that works for autistic people.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to work within the events team on a permanent basis.

The role will involve working with a motivated and talented team of fundraisers and managing an agreed portfolio of third-party and owned fundraising events.

This includes (but is not limited to):-
• Overseeing all activity related to your designated events, including researching an event’s feasibility, planning, marketing, recruiting participants, logistical arrangements and evaluation.
• Providing high levels of supporter care and ensuring income targets are met or exceeded for each event, as well negotiating savings on expenditure at every opportunity.
• Working closely with colleagues in marketing, press and PR in producing and implementing a marketing and PR plan for all events within remit.
• Managing relationships with internal colleagues and stakeholders, and external partners, suppliers and event providers to ensure efficient event delivery and added value for participants.

The successful candidate will be experienced in events fundraising principles and ways of working, and passionate about new developments and trends.

This is a permanent contract working 40 ours per week, Monday to Friday.

To view the JD please click here. 

Where you will be working: 

This role will be home based, so you must be able to work remotely (IT equipment will be provided).

What we can offer you:

• Auto-enrolled Pension Scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Excellent induction, training and development programme including training about autism and opportunities to attend our conferences
• Online staff discount scheme for a range of benefits such as cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan & shopping discounts for places such as Asda, Tesco, Sainsburys, Halfords, Nike, Apple and loads more!
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Life Assurance at 2 x base salary
• A portfolio of fantastic new salary sacrifices benefits and other flexible benefits private health, dental insurance, car salary sacrifice scheme, activity pass, holiday trading, enhanced pension & salary deduct loans (eligibility criteria may apply)
• Access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme & counselling programme
• Free access to the Headspace App – a global leader in mindfulness and you can enrol up to three friends or family for free!
• Eligibility for a Blue Light Card

How to apply: 

• To apply for this role please click the Apply button below.
• When providing a supporting statement, please refer to the job description and person specification and include any information that shows your suitability for the role.
• For more information about this job please contact Jonathan.Littledale@nas.org.uk

Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from those with a diagnosis of autism.

The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

** Please note that we may close the job early in the event of receiving a high number of applications.