Fundraising and Events Assistant


Company:	The Nelson Trust
Salary:	£24,500 - £25,500
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Stroud, GL5 2QJ
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 2 days remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	27 Jul 2026
Closing date:	10 Aug 2026

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Summary

The Nelson Trust is an award-winning charity that brings belief, hope and long-term recovery to people affected by addiction and multiple disadvantages.

We're looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Fundraising and Events Assistant to join our Business Development Team at an exciting stage of growth. This varied and rewarding role is ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships, supporting fundraising events and helping to raise awareness of our mission. You'll play a key role in engaging supporters, delivering fundraising activities and generating the income needed to help transform lives.

Salary: £24,500 - £25,500 per annum (pro rata)

Hours: 21 hours per week (3 days)

Location: Gloucestershire (Hybrid office/home working)

What will you do

Support the delivery and development of fundraising activities and campaigns across the organisation

Assist with the planning and delivery of fundraising events, including stakeholder liaison and event-day support

Build and maintain positive relationships with supporters, donors, fundraising groups and corporate partners

Create engaging fundraising materials, newsletters, promotional content and supporter communications

Maintain accurate supporter records within the CRM system and support data quality and reporting activities

Identify new fundraising opportunities and help raise awareness of The Nelson Trust's services and impact

What we offer

Holidays: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata), increasing by 1 day for each year of service up to a maximum of 30 days

Pension: 6% employer contribution

Investment in your development through training, supervision and career pathways

Access to wellbeing and employee assistance support

Death in service benefit (2x salary)

Refer a Friend scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Eye care scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Join us and help make a real difference to the lives of people affected by addiction, trauma and multiple disadvantages. If you're passionate about fundraising, relationship building and creating positive change in your community, we'd love to hear from you.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Interviews will be held week commencing 7th September 2026

Due to the nature of the work carried out in our Women’s Centres this role is restricted to female applicants only in accordance with the provisions of the occupational requirement (Equality Act 2010, pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1).

We have become known for the quality of our work and ability to provide bespoke care and support services. While we are proud of our achievements so far, we are ambitious and want to continue to grow and diversify our workforce.

We recognise that employees from different backgrounds bring unique knowledge, perspectives and experiences and we are committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from individuals across all sectors of society.

This is an opportunity for new, challenging and highly rewarding experiences. Our staff make a real difference to people’s lives and in return for your commitment and enthusiasm, we offer a comprehensive training and development programme a generous pension scheme and a positive working environment.

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