Salary: £27,000–£31,000Contract: Permanent, 35 hours per week (part-time considered)Location: Derby, with up to 2 days/week home workingBenefits: 33 days holiday (incl. bank holidays), Birthday leave, Smart Health app (online GP & wellbeing support),Life assurance and more.Closing date: Wed 18 March We’re looking for a proactive and relationship-driven Fundraising Events and Partnerships Officer to deliver standout fundraising events and cultivate meaningful partnerships for the YMCA Derbyshire. Working closely with colleagues in Marketing, Fundraising, and wider YMCA teams, you will lead on flagship events such as Sleep Easy, Golf Day, supporter dinners and community activities, while developing strong relationships with local businesses, donors, schools, churches, and community groups. You will champion supporter engagement, ensuring every fundraiser, donor and partner feels valued, recognised and connected to YMCA Derbyshire’s impact. You’ll bring exceptional organisational skills, creativity, and the confidence to represent YMCA Derbyshire as an ambassador across the region. This role offers a varied and rewarding opportunity within a mission-led organisation that supports young people, families and communities to thrive. To be successful as the Fundraising Events and Partnerships Officer, you will need:

Experience planning, delivering and evaluating successful fundraising events. Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage businesses, donors, and community groups. Ability to manage budgets, track expenditure and report on income and ROI. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with confidence presenting to varied audiences.

If you would like to discuss this role, please contact us and quote the reference 2885HB. #J-18808-Ljbffr