Events Fundraising Officer
18 Months Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover) – Erskine Home, Bishopton
37.5 hours per week, Monday – FridayRegular Weekend / Evening Work Required
Grade 4 Salary £29,617 to £34,276 per annum (£15.19 to £17.58 per hour)
Pay Award Pending
Fixed Term, Full-time role
Closing date: Sunday, 24th May 2026
The Role
An exciting opportunity to join our Award‑Winning Fundraising and Communications Team as an Events Fundraising Officer. Based in the Erskine Veterans Village, Bishopton near Glasgow, the post holder will help Erskine achieve fundraising targets and develop long‑term relationships with private and corporate supporters through a variety of fundraising and awareness‑raising activities.
Responsibilities
- Work with the Events & Sponsorship Manager to project manage outdoor and social events, including: The Erskine Burns Supper & Ceilidh, partnership with The Ideal Home Show Scotland, Armed Forces Events, The Erskine Golf Day & Dinner and The Erskine Military Ball.
- Coordinate all aspects of events to ensure they meet organisational objectives and budgets.
- Provide administrative support for the full programme of events, maintaining accurate records and reporting.
- Develop and maintain relationships with donors, sponsors, and community partners.
- Assist with marketing and communication tasks to promote events and secure sponsorships.
Qualifications
- Commercial events, community and/or fundraising experience.
- Education in events or marketing.
- Excellent project planning, interpersonal, communication and written skills.
- Proficient IT skills.
- Attention to detail in business‑critical administrative tasks.
- Ability to work flexibly as part of a small team.
- Experience with NXT database software and Monday.com is an advantage.
- Full driving licence.
- Availability for evening and weekend working.
Benefits
- Dayforce Wallet – employees can request up to 50% of earned pay on‑demand.
- 28 days annual leave plus 5 public holidays, increasing to 33 days after 5 years.
- Employer pension contribution.
- Reimbursement of professional care fees.
- Structured induction programme.
- Flexible and hybrid working considered.
- Opportunities for training and development.
- Enhanced sick and maternity pay.
- In‑house occupational health service.
- Free on‑site parking.
- Health and wellbeing scheme.
- Blue Light Card.
Requirements & Conditions
- Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. Erskine is unable to provide sponsorship.
- Selected candidates will undergo a Disclosure Scotland Check; additional criminal records checks may be required for certain circumstances.
Application
Please apply online at erskine.org.uk/careers. If you require the application in another format please contact the HR Department on 0800 085 7191.
Erskine is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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