York: 2 posts – Relationship Fundraiser & Marketing and Communications Officer, St Nicks

Relationship Fundraiser
We are seeking a motivated and experienced relationship fundraiser to join our team. This is a new role for the organisation, and we are particularly interested in hearing from candidates who have a good level of experience in relationship fundraising who can support us to develop our unrestricted fundraising. A successful candidate would hit the ground running with fundraising activity as well as helping to shape the future of fundraising for St Nicks by supporting with the development of a fundraising strategy. This is a really exciting opportunity to shape the future of fundraising for a highly regarded and well-established charity, allowing us to sustain and develop our much-needed work in the city.
Closing date for applications: 9am, Wednesday 21 May 2025
Interview date: Tuesday 27 or Wednesday 28 May 2025
For more information and how to apply, visit our website
Contract Type: This role is initially for a 2-year fixed term contract, with the possibility for extension dependent on the success of the role.
Hours: 21-28 hours per week, negotiable. This is based on an FTE of 35 hours per week.
Salary: £30,000 per annum pro-rata
Place of work: Primary place of work is the St Nicks Environment Centre and Local Nature Reserve (LNR) with the opportunity for hybrid arrangements in line with St Nicks policy. Some travel around York is expected with this role.
Working pattern: Negotiable. Typically, hours are worked Mon-Fri between the hours of 09:00 – 17:00 with occasional weekend or evening work by prior agreement.
Purpose: To lead and develop our newly formed fundraising function, creating a new strategy to maximise income generation from corporate and community supporters, build strong working partnerships with local businesses and community groups and deliver on annual unrestricted income targets.
Marketing and Communications Officer
We are seeking a creative & motivated Marketing and Communications Officer to join our enthusiastic staff team. In this role you will work collaboratively to facilitate smooth and effective internal and external communications, and help grow our audience, engage supporters, and increase awareness of our mission to connect people with nature.
Closing date for applications: 9am, Wednesday 21 May 2025
Interview date: Tuesday 27 or Wednesday 28 May 2025
For more information and how to apply, visit our website
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 14 hours per week
Salary: £23,000 – £25,500 depending on experience, reduced pro-rata
Place of work: Primary place of work is the St Nicks Environment Centre and Local Nature Reserve (LNR) with the opportunity for hybrid arrangements in line with St Nicks policy following a successful probation period.
Working pattern: Negotiable. Typically, hours are worked Mon-Fri between the hours of 09:00 – 17:00 with occasional weekend or evening work by prior agreement.
Purpose: To be responsible for the coordination and administration of consistent and engaging marketing and communications messages and activities, social media, digital content, uphold brand consistency, with an end to enhance and grow the reputation and awareness of the Friends of St Nicholas Fields (St Nicks).