Job Description

Community Fundraiser

Company: Wigan Youth Zone

Location: Parsons Walk,

Wigan, WN1 1RU

Salary: 25,000 - 27,000 per annum

Benefits:

33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) pro rata plus additional leave for length of service

Hybrid work

Birthdays off

Gym access

Training and CPD including first aid, safeguarding and health and safety

Career development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Strong team culture

Workplace pension

Free eye tests

Discounted to 2 access to holiday club for WYZ staff

Access to Lifeline Plus: Virtual medical care.

Posted: 16th October 2025

Closing: 15th November 2025

Interview stage 1 - TBA

Interview stage 2 - TBA

Interviews for this role will take place on going and we reserve the right to withdraw the job ad when the right candidate has been found

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Specialism: Fundraising/Management

Reports to: Head of Fundraising

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full time

From 40 hours per week including 30 minutes unpaid daily breaks (flexibility required, including evenings and weekends)

Who are we looking for:

We are seeking a motivated and dynamic Fundraising Officer to help us achieve our ambitious fundraising goals. In this role, you will be responsible for generating 40,000 annually from new corporate support, as well as securing income from community and WYZ events by building sustainable partnerships with local businesses and groups. You will create, test, and manage individual giving campaigns, engage businesses in our Charity of the Year Programme, and identify new fundraising opportunities, including third-party events. The successful candidate will also reduce costs through in-kind donations, maintain accurate fundraising records using Salesforce, and plan, deliver, and evaluate annual fundraising and "in aid of" events. Strong communication skills are essential, as you will work closely with community stakeholders to foster lasting relationships and support the growth of our fundraising initiatives.

What will you need to succeed:

Qualifications

No specific requirements

Knowledge and Understanding

We are looking for a candidate with excellent people skills and the ability to build strong professional relationships with both young people and adults. You will be confident working on your own initiative as well as part of a team, with strong planning, organisational, monitoring, evaluation, and prioritisation skills. The role requires someone who can work effectively under pressure while managing multiple priorities. Moderate ICT skills are also essential.

Above all, we are seeking someone who is passionate about changing the lives of young people and making a positive impact in the community. You will play a key role in supporting and empowering young people, helping them reach their potential while contributing to the wider community.

What you will need to succeed:

We are looking for a candidate with experience in community or event fundraising, who can build strong relationships with individuals, businesses, and groups. You will be confident in planning and managing fundraising events and budgets, with excellent communication and presentation skills. The role requires someone who can work independently, manage priorities effectively, and lead volunteers or teams. Proficiency in MS Office is essential, along with a strong commitment to Wigan Youth Zone's values and safeguarding standards. Flexibility to work unsociable hours and travel as required is needed. Above all, we are seeking someone who is passionate about supporting young people through charity work and making a lasting impact in the community.

What you will be doing

Generate new corporate partnerships with a value of at least five-figures per year, per new relationship.

Craft persuasive and motivating pitches and proposals to secure new corporate supporters by producing high-quality written proposals and making verbal presentations/face-to-face asks to various audiences.

Manage a pipeline of potential corporate supporters and devise effective engagement strategies that drive income.

Ensure existing corporate partners support at an appropriate financial level, encouraging them to increase support where possible.

To provide excellent donor-focused stewardship of existing corporate donors involving the senior management team and trustee board as appropriate to maximise retention and increase levels of support over time.

Investigate new corporate income streams such as payroll giving.

Create a suite of engagement opportunities, ensuring there are opportunities for businesses across all sectors.

Use existing WYZ events and campaigns, and create new ones as appropriate, to boost employee engagement and ensure total staff engagement is achieved.

Keep accurate records of prospect and Patron engagement, using Salesforce to record engagement activities and KPIs.

To work alongside marketing colleagues to ensure awareness of WYZ across the community and among potential corporate supporters is strong. To ensure you are continuously fully updated with WYZ delivery and impact. To ensure adherence to the relevant charity legislation and the Institute of Fundraising's Codes of Practice. To generate written and financial reports for management as required. To carry out other reasonable duties, as requested by the Head of Fundraising or other member of the Senior Management Team, including attendance at events and meetings, as and when required. This role may also require some evening and weekend working.

General

To be alert to issues of safeguarding child protection, ensuring the welfare and safety of Youth Zone members is promoted and safeguarded, and to report any child protection concerns to the designated Child Protection Officers using the safeguarding policies, procedures, and practice (training to be provided).

To assist with promotional activities and visits at the Youth Zone.

To actively promote the Youth Zone and contribute to increasing Youth Zone memberships.

To always adhere to Wigan Youth Zone policies concerning Health and Safety, Child Protection and Equal Opportunities

Ensuring that we as a team are fully adhering to Wigan Youth Zone's core values of community, aspiration, belonging, respect, inclusivity and teamwork.

Special Requirements

A willingness to work evenings and weekend hours when required -Essential

DBS clearance and committed to Safeguarding children - Essential

The ability and willingness to travel to meetings and events both in the region and beyond - Essential

GENERAL INFORMATION

What is Wigan Youth Zone?

Wigan Youth Zone is a purpose built, state-of-the-art youth facility in Wigan town centre which opened in June 2013. It offers young people from across Wigan the opportunity to meet friends, have new experiences, learn new skills and access the support they need to develop and achieve their potential.

The Youth Zone is open to all young people across Wigan aged from 8 to 19 (up to 25 with additional needs), striving to offer something for everyone, regardless of their interests or abilities. With almost 15 dedicated areas to choose from including our four 40-metre floodlit football pitches, art room, music room and climbing wall - there's something for everyone here at Wigan Youth Zone.

Our aim is simple, to provide the town's young people with somewhere to go, something to do and someone to talk to.

In accordance with our Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires an enhanced DBS check and business satisfactory references.

Please note that in line with our Safeguarding Policy, you must be age 21 or over to work in our Senior Sessions and 19+ to work on our Junior Sessions and Holiday Clubs. All applicants must also be inactive as members for at least 12 months.

What do you need to do next:

Please email HR@wiganyouthzone.org to request an application form once completed return to this email address.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 25,000.00-27,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Canteen Casual dress Company events Company pension On-site gym Work from home
Application question(s):

Are you aged 21 or over?
Work Location: In person