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PR & Fundraising Assistant – Events

THE ROSSENDALE TRUST LIMITED
18,720 per year
Rossendale Hall, Hollin Lane, Sutton, Macclesfield, Cheshire
Part-time
6th March 2026
Listed 1 week ago

PR & Fundraising Assistant – Events

Do you love bringing people together, planning memorable events, and making things happen — while making a real difference?

We have an exciting opportunity for a part-time PR & Fundraising Assistant, with a primary focus on planning, organising and delivering high-quality fundraising and supporter events that help improve the lives of people with learning disabilities.

This is a fantastic role for someone who is organised, creative, and enthusiastic about making a positive impact. You’ll join a friendly and busy team, supporting a well-established annual events calendar and helping us raise vital funds to deliver high-quality, person-centred support across the Trust.

Key responsibilities

  • Support the delivery of our annual fundraising and supporter events calendar

  • Plan, organise and coordinate events, ensuring they are well-run, engaging and successful

  • Assist with fundraising projects and initiatives, as directed by the Head of Fundraising

  • Help grow our fundraising profile and supporter engagement

  • Provide practical support to help meet fundraising targets

  • Provide essential administrative support to the PR & Fundraising Team, including event logistics, communications and supporter records

We’re looking for someone who:

  • Is an excellent communicator and confident building relationships with staff, volunteers and supporters

  • Is proactive, creative and flexible in their approach

  • Has strong planning and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail

  • Has strong administration skills (events or fundraising experience is an advantage, but not essential — full training will be provided)

  • Is motivated by making a difference and supporting a cause

  • Has a professional and ethical approach to work

More information about the role can be found in our Job Profile

What can we offer you?

  • Competitive salary
  • Life Assurance (4 x annual salary)
  • Pension scheme
  • Health Cash plan
  • A range of holiday, retail, and leisure discounts
  • Long service awards

This is a part-time position, 24 hours a week with days and times to be agreed and some out of hours working required.  

Salary – £18,720 – 21,216 per annum

Closing date: Friday 6th March 2026 at 4 pm.

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

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