Event & Fundraising Manager (Maternity Cover)
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Posted: February 13, 2026
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Quick Summary
Event & Fundraising Manager (Maternity Cover) is a role that involves managing events and fundraising activities, with a focus on creating engaging experiences for attendees and building relationships with key stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have experience in event management, fundraising, and project coordination, with a strong understanding of event marketing and sponsorship. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing fundraising strategies, managing event budgets, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality events.
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Job Description
EVENTS & FUNDRAISING MANAGER (MATERNITY COVER)
Hours: 28 - 31 (0.7 - 0.8 FTE)
Salary: £38,760 - £41,715 pro-rata (Salary dependent on skills, experience and knowledge)
Contract: FTC (9 - 12 Month Maternity Cover)
Base: Flexible working, with regular travel to Osney Office, and occasional travel across service area.
We are currently looking to recruit to the above role and would really welcome applications for it.
If you have any accessibility needs or require reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact [email protected].
We would really like to know how your skills and experience match our requirements. If you feel they do, please tell us how you meet the below requirements:
Knowledge of best practice and regulatory guidance for charity fundraising in an events and community setting
Awareness and compassion to the needs of people living with mental and emotional health problems
Familiar with fundraising and digital/online giving platforms
Experience of planning, budgeting and delivering income against targets
Delivery and management of similar scale of income from charity events (five and six-figure fundraising income)
Experience in events fundraising or similar roles, with demonstrating interest and understanding of fundraising principles and techniques
Experience with using CRM systems, email software, websites and social media platforms to nurture income
Line management of individuals, or small teams and/or experience of managing teams at events, including volunteers
Able to work collaboratively with other teams and create joint solutions
Ability to travel extensively throughout Oxfordshire and Berkshire
Good relationship building skills, to effectively engage with donors, volunteers and event participants
This role involves out of hours working and a willingness to work flexibly is required
Event management, team resourcing and scheduling skills
Attention to detail and proofing skills
Self-motivated and results-oriented with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
Knowledge/Understanding of our values
Please ensure that you match your skills and experience against the above and provide details and evidence of this in your application. If you don't provide this you may not be shortlisted for the role.
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Closing date: 9am on Monday 9th March 2026
Shortlisting date: 9th & 10th March 2026
Interview date: W/C 16th March 2026
Interview location: 2 Kings Meadow, Osney Mead, Oxford, OX2 0DP
We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief. We are unable to provide sponsorship for visa applications.
Oxfordshire Mind is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We therefore require a Disclosure and Barring Service check, for all our roles. The level of which will vary depending on the nature of the role.