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Job description

Concern Worldwide (UK) is looking to recruit a Community Events Executive to join the Belfast team on a full time, permanent basis. The Community Events Executive will play a key role in delivering our Community Fundraising strategy. Working closely with the Senior Fundraising Executive - Community & Events, this role will oversee the planning, delivery and growth of community-focused fundraising activity across a range of channels. The postholder will manage a portfolio of community fundraising products and partnerships, tailored to engage specific audience groups and will be responsible for building and nurturing relationships with supporters, Community Champions and volunteers at a local level to maximise engagement, participation, and income. Job Location: Belfast (Hybrid) Concern UK operates a flexible hybrid working policy where this can be a mix of home and office working. However, the nature of this role will require considerable time per week working either from the Belfast office or event locations to facilitate relationship building, presence in the community and running the events. Our Belfast office is located in an historic building in a lively area, close to the Ulster University Belfast campus, cafés, restaurants, shops, and excellent transport links. The building is full of character, blending historic charm with modern, flexible workspaces designed for collaboration and creativity. About us: We are an international humanitarian organisation that strives for a world free from poverty, fear and oppression. We deliver life-saving and life-changing interventions to the world's poorest and most vulnerable people. From rapid emergency response to innovative development programming, we go to the hardest to reach places to make sure that no-one is left behind. With almost 4,500 staff of more than 50 nationalities, Concern operates in 25 of the world’s poorest countries, helping people to achieve major and long-lasting improvements in their lives.

Responsibilities

• Support current and recruit new individuals, groups and organisations to plan and deliver a range of Community Events.
• Manage and support the development and promotion of a portfolio of Community fundraising products tailored to engage specific audiences.
• Support the delivery of hybrid and digital engagement approaches alongside in-person events.
• Monitor performance against KPIs and contribute to regular reporting, evaluation, analysis, and recommendations for improvements.
• Recruit, support and motivate Community Champions to represent and promote our work at a local level and recognise and value that contribution.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with supporters, local groups and other stakeholders to maximise engagement and fundraising opportunities.
• Provide guidance, resources and inspiration to Community Champions, volunteers and supporters to help them deliver successful events and activities.
• Act as the first point of contact for regional fundraisers and Community Champions, ensuring they feel supported, valued, and connected.
• Ensure requests for information and action from stakeholders and colleagues are responded to promptly and their reasonable expectations are met.
• Use the Fundraising CRM database to accurately record all activity including supporter and community volunteers’ data.
• Work closely with colleagues across Public Fundraising, Retail, Supporter Care and the wider organisation to ensure a consistent, supporter-focused approach.
• Contribute to the wider fundraising strategy by sharing insights, learnings and ideas for innovation.
• Support the Senior Fundraising Executive - Community & Events - in developing annual Community fundraising plans and budgets.
• Attend training as necessary in order to meet changing needs, new technological developments and service requirements.
• Represent the organisation at external events and community activities as required.
• Stay up to date with sector trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities in community fundraising.
• Undertake any other duties as may be reasonably required in line with the role.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Experience delivering events or community-based fundraising activities.
• Proven experience of building relationships with community groups and/or volunteers.
• Strong relationship management skills with the ability to engage and inspire volunteers and supporters.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with a collaborative approach.
• Ability to work flexibly, including some evenings and weekends, with occasional travel.
• Holds a current, valid driving license and access to a vehicle for work purposes.

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of fundraising regulations and best practice.
• Experience using CRM systems and online fundraising platforms to manage supporter relationships and fundraising efforts.
• Knowledge and experience of using social media platforms to promote supporter events.

Further Information

Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave, pro-rated for part-time employees. Office closure between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Flexible hours and hybrid working. Annual leave purchase scheme. Enhanced parental leave pay. Stakeholder pension. Season ticket loan. Cycle scheme. Life assurance. Access to Employee Assistance Programme. To view the full job description, please visit Concern Worldwide (UK) website Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: Concern Worldwide encourages all qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, ethnicity and origin, disability, political beliefs, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status to apply to become a part of the organisation. Concern is against all forms of discrimination and unequal power relations, and is committed to promoting equality. HOW TO APPLY To apply for this post, please complete the application via the Concern Worldwide (UK) website by 6th April 2026. To give yourself the best chance of being shortlisted, please explain under each questions how your experience, skills, or achievements demonstrate your suitability. Use clear and specific examples to support your statements. Concern will shortlist only those candidates who clearly demonstrate that they meet all essential criteria. If a high number of applicants meet the minimum requirements, we will assess and score candidates against the desirable criteria to determine who will be invited to interview. It is therefore important that your application provides detailed evidence of how you meet the role requirements. All candidates who are short-listed for an interview will be notified via email. Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the UK at the time of application. Conditions of Appointment: Pay band: GB4 Belfast: £30,075 - £33,416, based on full time hours (35 hours per week) The successful post holder will be required to complete a criminal records self-declaration form and a Basic AccessNI check. Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from working with Concern Worldwide. This will depend on the nature of the position, together with the circumstances and background of your offences.