Events and Community Engagement Officer

Role Title: Events and Community Engagement Officer

Salary: 35,326 to 36,330

Location: London-Hybrid

Tenure: Full time - Permanent

ActionAid UK is a member of the ActionAid Federation, an international charity that works with women and girls living in poverty. As part of the ActionAid Federation, we work with women and girls, our partners, and dedicated staff in 43 countries to end violence and fight poverty so that all women, everywhere, can create the future they want.

Are you a keen advocate of women and girls rights in emergencies?

Are you ready to make a real difference and play a pivotal role in driving meaningful change?

Then we'd love to hear from you!

ActionAid UK is looking for a passionate and innovative Events & Community Engagement Officer to join our Fundraising team. This exciting opportunity will see you at the forefront of engaging communities, empowering supporters, and delivering impactful fundraising initiatives.

As part of our Events & Community Engagement team, you will be the first point of contact for fundraisers and event participants, providing exceptional support and stewardship to inspire and motivate. Whether working with schools, churches, local groups, or businesses, your work will foster strong relationships, helping supporters achieve their fundraising goals while deepening their connection with ActionAid s life-changing work.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Innovative Fundraising Opportunities: You ll have the chance to support and shape new fundraising products, bringing creative ideas to life while exploring new ways to reach and engage diverse audiences.
• Community Impact: From stewarding high-value supporters to engaging with grassroots community fundraisers, you ll have a direct impact on raising awareness and vital funds to support ActionAid s global mission.
• Dynamic Collaboration: You ll work alongside inspiring colleagues across departments, aligning with ActionAid s feminist leadership principles and anti-racist values to create inclusive and effective fundraising strategies.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Craft and implement inspiring stewardship journeys for a variety of audiences, including event participants and community groups.
• Build meaningful, long-term relationships with supporters, understanding their motivations and providing tailored support.
• Take ownership of creating innovative marketing content, from social media posts to email campaigns, driving excitement and engagement across all platforms.
• Support the logistical planning for iconic UK events, such as the London Marathon, ensuring an unforgettable experience for participants and supporters.
• Contribute to the innovation and delivery of new fundraising activities, testing bold ideas to reach new audiences and grow income.
• Collaborate across teams to increase ActionAid s brand visibility, ensuring our supporters have the tools and resources they need to maximise their potential.

What You Bring

• A track record of developing successful stewardship plans that motivate and inspire fundraisers.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, enabling you to engage with a wide variety of supporters and partners.
• Creativity and innovation to develop engaging content and fundraising activities.
• Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• A passion for international development and a drive to make a difference in the lives of women and girls around the world.

What s In It For You?

This role offers an incredible opportunity to work on high-profile projects, develop new skills, and contribute to a global movement for change. You ll be part of a collaborative and supportive team that values innovation, equity, and passion for justice.

If you re looking for a role where you can combine creativity, community impact, and professional growth, then this is your chance to make a meaningful contribution. Join ActionAid UK and help us achieve our vision of a fairer, more equitable world.

Apply Now and Be Part of the Change!

Interview dates most likely 20th and 23rd January 2025

Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate will be asked to participate in criminal records checks at the point of offer.

Additional Information:

Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging:

Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging are key to our organisational culture. We are on a journey to become not only an anti-racist organisation but one that proudly

celebrates the diversity of all applicants and employees. We look forward to you bringing your full self to work, proudly sharing your unique perspective and helping us to shape our combined future. We especially welcome applications from those from underrepresented/marginalised communities.

AAUK is a disability Confident Committed organisation and as such any candidate that declares a disability will be shortlisted for interview if they meet the essential criteria for the role.

Referencing and Safeguarding:

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include safeguarding, criminal records and terrorism

finance checks. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

ActionAid UK is committed to preventing any form of sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse (including child abuse and adult at-risk abuse) and responding robustly when these harms take place. We expect all ActionAid UK Staff and ActionAid UK Representatives to share this commitment. We will not tolerate our Staff or other representatives carrying out any form of sexual harassment, exploitation or abuse towards anyone we come into contact with through our work.

Working practices:

ActionAid is committed to supporting flexible working. If you would like to discuss flexible working options, including the possibility of a job share for this role, there will be space to do so during the interview process.

ActionAid UK has a hybrid working policy for many of our roles. The requirement will vary from team to team and the responsibilities of individual roles. As a minimum, all colleagues are expected to attend the office 12 days per year, plus additional time for induction, training, and Company Connection days. Some roles may require in- office attendance on all days and if so, these will clearly be marked as in-office

roles.

Please note that ActionAid UK does not offer fully remote working

options. We encourage you to discuss hybrid working expectations at interview.

Recruitment Processes:

Please note that ActionAid UK may review, shortlist and interview candidates prior to the closing date so we encourage all candidates to apply as soon as possible.

If we receive a very high response, we may close the vacancy early and will not accept further submissions.