Community Engagement Officer

We’re looking for a Community Engagement Officer role to help build relationships with fundraisers in local communities across the UK, generate income, engage supporters and raise awareness of SIA’s wider work.
In close collaboration with the donor development coordinator, you will help to grow, diversify, and sustain fundraising income as part of the wider business development team, feeding into our 2030 strategy.
Community Engagement Officer
Location: Milton Keynes – We offer hybrid working with the expectation of three days per week in the office
Salary: £27,825 per annum
Contract: 12 months fixed term contract (maternity cover)
Hours: 35 Hours per week, Monday – Friday
About us
The Spinal Injuries Association is committed to a singular vision: a fulfilled life for everyone affected by spinal cord injury. Everyone has a right to live a fulfilled life and that means the life they choose, a life that has the same opportunities as everyone else. We are the expert, guiding, voice for life after spinal cord injury.
We’re the leading national charity supporting individuals who sustain damage to the spinal cord resulting in paralysis. We are a dedicated organisation providing high-impact, quality services for people with spinal cord injury and their families. All of our work is based on the personal experiences of our members.
About the role
SIA’s vision is a fulfilled life for everyone affected by spinal cord injury with the aim to double the number of members accessing our network of services – this role connects individuals and groups with our work, development long-lasting relationships so that supporters are financially, actively, and emotionally engaged with SIA.
In this role, you will support the growth and development of community fundraising activities at SIA, both locally and nationally, securing voluntary income to fund crucial services for the spinal cord injury community. As part of the Investments and Partnerships team, you will build relationships with individuals, groups and community organisations and support their fundraising activities, as well as identify local charity of the year opportunities.
You will also work with the donor development coordinator to establish engaged and supported regional fundraising groups, working collaboratively with other teams across the charity, as well as external colleagues in our wider network.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Working with individuals and groups as an ambassador for the cause and securing support for SIA through excellent relationship management.
* Responding to enquiries and sending information and collateral as needed.
* Stewarding fundraisers, acting as first point of contact throughout.
* Producing personalised promotional materials to support fundraisers.
* Posting social media content to promote fundraiser activities.
* Assisting the donor development coordinator to establish new regional community fundraising groups, working closely with the services teams.
* Assisting in recruitment of fundraising volunteers for groups.
Closing date: Monday 12 February 2024
Interviews: Monday 19 February 2024 at SIA House, Milton Keynes or online via Microsoft Teams
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
At SIA, we value diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment as we believe diversity fosters a more innovative, creative, and caring culture.
We are striving to create a culture that fully represents all the communities we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, age, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, family or parental status, or disability status.
Disabled candidates who meet the standard job criteria will be offered a guaranteed interview.
No agencies please