Events Fundraiser (Part Time)

MS-UK is a small national charity dedicated to empowering people with multiple sclerosis (MS) to live healthier and happier lives by improving the understanding of MS and providing support where it is needed most. We put people affected by MS at the heart of our work – that’s around 130,000 people in the UK and 2.3 million worldwide. Our team are dedicated with a passion for making a difference. We pride ourselves on offering independent, unbiased information and support so people with MS can make their own choices.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Events Fundraiser to join our team and help us to grow fundraising at MS-UK to the next level. You will enjoy working in a fast paced, high energy environment, have excellent communication skills and an ability to motivate and inspire others. You will have an engaging and creative approach and a proven track record of delivering successful fundraising activities.

The role is varied and provides a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in fundraising. It is particularly well suited to individuals that thrive in a target driven environment.

We are looking for a team player with excellent communication skills with a flexible, can do attitude to help us to grow fundraising at MS-UK to the next level

This position is a part time role, 24 hours per week (working pattern to be agreed)

The successful candidate will be required to start as soon as possible.

Salary £24,000 per annum (pro rata)

Location Colchester 

We believe that our commitment to the good health and wellbeing of all our stakeholders should extend to our staff and as such we offer a generous benefits package including 25 days annual leave, company health insurance, life insurance and income protection and cycle to work scheme. We also hold regular team days and have a dedicated training and development budget.

To apply

Please send your CV to Sarah Wright, MS-UK, Unsworth House, Hythe Quay, Colchester CO2 8JF or via email to [email protected] with your response to the following questions (on no more than one side of a size A4 document):

1. Please can you give an example of a successful event you have managed and what were your biggest achievements?

2. What do you think presents the biggest challenge in the events market post Covid-19 and how would you go about recruiting fundraisers for events?

3. What qualities do you have that make you right for this role?

Please do not send a cover letter or any additional information.

Closing date 15 January 2021

Interviews week commencing 24 January 2021