Fundraising Assistant

About Wicksteed Park

Wicksteed Park, in Kettering, Northamptonshire, is one of the UK's oldest leisure parks, founded in 1921 by Charles Wicksteed. Managed by the Wicksteed Charitable Trust, it offers over 25 rides, 281 acres of parkland, playgrounds, and walking trails, catering to all ages. The park also hosts events including live entertainment and workshops, with venues available for weddings and parties. Entry to the parkland is free, making it an ideal destination for families and nature lovers to enjoy year-round.

Role Outline

Reporting directly to the Head of Fundraising, the Fundraising Assistant will support the Trust’s long term funding strategy. The position plays an integral role in both current and future fundraising initiatives and campaigns, including capital, annual, programmatic and legacy campaigns. Collaborating closely with the Marketing and Finance teams, this position encompasses managing administrative and operational tasks, aiding annual, planned, major, and transformative giving efforts, and offers both technical and strategic support throughout the donor life cycle. This role is responsible for providing timely and accurate quantitative and qualitative data and material handling, overseeing customer relationship activities, and preparing reports and presentations.

The ideal candidate will have previous fundraising or charity experience, with strong communication and relationship building skills. 

This is a full-time position on a temporary contract for an initial period of three years, with potential to become a permanent position.  Wicksteed Park operates a 40-hour working week, primarily based onsite. Consideration will be given to requests for flexible working.

With thanks to the players, this role is initially funded under a grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund: Securing a Sustainable Future for the Home of Children's Play.