Community and Events Fundraising Assistant NI

Community and Events Fundraising Assistant - Northern Ireland

Do you have a passion for fundraising? Are you able to network and build positive relationships with supporters and stakeholders? If so, we have a wonderful opportunity to join our fundraising team at Mencap.

The Mencap Community and Events Team is looking for a Community and Events Fundraising Assistant (Northern Ireland) to join us on a full time (37.5 hours per week), fixed term basis for 5 months.

This role is based in Northern Ireland, with a base at the Mencap Centre in Belfast. Flexibility is key to a well balanced working life, so alongside time spent at the Centre you will also work from home and be out in the community supporting fundraising events across Northern Ireland.

This role is advertised as full time, however we are open to considering part time or flexible working arrangements for the right candidate. Please indicate your preferred working pattern as part of your application.

There will also be occasions where you will be involved in events outside of normal working hours, for example attending community events or supporting activity at fundraising and challenge events.

We are ideally looking for someone who is available to start as soon as possible, although notice periods will, of course, be considered.

Mencap is an equitable, diverse and inclusive organisation, and we particularly welcome and encourage applications from disabled people and those from Black and Asian communities, as they are under represented within our workforce.

Key Responsibilities

• You will work closely with Fundraising Managers to assist with a range of fundraising campaigns, events and activities, with a particular focus on Northern Ireland.
• You will provide day to day support through stewardship, research, administrative tasks, managing team inboxes, and assisting with campaign recruitment and delivery.
• You will play an active role in supporting key Northern Ireland fundraising events and campaigns, including Mencap's flagship NI Race Day 2026, as well as other community and events based fundraising activity.

Benefits

Our benefits package offers 32 days of paid holiday (including bank holidays, pro rata), along with a range of perks such as discounts at leading high street retailers, access to health cash plans, interest free loans, and many more exciting offerings.

Remuneration

£26,228 per annum, pro rata + Excellent Benefits.

£25,577 per annum, pro rata + excellent benefits

Applications

Applications close on 21st May 2026. However, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.