RSPCA Halifax, Huddersfield, Bradford & District CIO

The Community & Events Officer will play a key role in developing and delivering community fundraising activities and events across our branch area, building strong relationships with local supporters, volunteers, schools, businesses, and community groups. This is a hands-on role combining relationship-building, event planning, and hands-on delivery to help grow sustainable income for the branch. The post holder will work under the direction of the Head of Fundraising to: Community Fundraising Develop and maintain relationships with community groups, schools and local businesses to encourage fundraising support for the branch. Recruit, support, and steward community fundraisers and volunteer collection organisers. Identify and pursue new community fundraising opportunities across the branch's catchment area. Provide fundraising materials, collection tins, and support packs to supporters undertaking their own fundraising activities. Events Plan, organise, and deliver the branch's calendar of fundraising events (e.g. sponsored walks, open days, quiz nights, Christmas fairs). Manage event logistics including venue booking, risk assessments, volunteer rotas, and supplier coordination. Represent the branch at third-party events, local fetes, and community gatherings to raise awareness and generate income. Ensure all events comply with health and safety requirements and relevant fundraising regulations. Supporter Stewardship & Administration Maintain accurate records of community fundraisers, event participants, and income on the branch database/CRM. Work with the administrator to ensure donations are processed and acknowledged promptly. Provide regular reporting on fundraising activity, income, and volunteer engagement to the Head of Fundraising. Volunteer Management Recruit and support volunteers assisting with community fundraising and events. Provide induction, guidance, and ongoing support to ensure volunteers feel valued and equipped. Compliance & Best Practice Ensure all fundraising activity complies with the Fundraising Regulator's Code of Fundraising Practice. Follow data protection (GDPR) requirements when handling supporter information. Promote safe, inclusive, and welcoming fundraising activities for all members of the community, including children and vulnerable adults. Qualifications, experience, skills & knowledge Experience in community fundraising, events, sales, marketing, or a related supporter-facing role - Essential Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of people and organisation - Essential Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple events/activities at public events - Essential Confident public speaker, comfortable in representing the branch at public events - Essential A genuine commitment to animal welfare and the aims of the RSPCA - Essential Experience of recruiting and managing volunteers - Desirable Previous experience working within a charity or not-for-profit organisation - Desirable Experience using fundraising databases/CRM systems - Desirable Knowledge of the Fundraising Regulator's Code of Fundraising Practice - Desirable A qualification in fundraising, marketing or events management - Desirable Able to work flexibly including weekends, evenings and Bank Holidays -Essential High standards of personal presentation and appearance -Essential Committed to equal opportunities, anti-discrimination, anti-oppressive policy and practice and social inclusion - Essential Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle - Essential CLOSING DATE - FRIDAY 30TH OCTOBER 5PM INTERVIEW DATES - THURSDAY 5TH & FRIDAY 6TH NOVEMBER