Why us?
Our staff care passionately about supporting children and young people. We see the potential in our staff and support everyone through training to ensure they have the skills they need to help children and young people achieve. 91% of staff say we are living our charity’s values and behaviours
We offer
- Generous annual leave (minimum of 32 days holiday a year, increasing with length of service)
- Additional time off at Christmas
- Fair rates of pay (starting salaries aligned to Living Wage Foundation)
- Company pension scheme Health care scheme
- Options for flexible working
- Annual staff away day
- Annual whole staff team building day
- Comprehensive and ongoing training
- Christmas Party and other socials
The Role
This is a fantastic opportunity to shape and build our Community and Events fundraising. We need a creative and enthusiastic individual to build a key audience of supporters dedicated to the difference Youth Options makes to the lives of young people. No two days will be the same, from support a fundraiser to reach their fundraising target to planning our annual fundraising events, presenting to local community groups to running a stall at the local carnival. You will have the opportunity to engage with the local community, build a network of fundraisers, run your own events and challenges and, most importantly, help those who need support now more than ever.
Responsibilities
Fundraising -
- Raise income to support our fundraising strategy
- Research, recruit and support individuals to raise funds through their own fundraising events, challenges and competitions
- Design and run fundraising opportunities
- Motivate and encourage supporters to maximise income
- Ensure all funds are collected
Community Engagement
- Build up a dedicated supporter base to support Youth Options’ community programmes through events and networking.
- Develop our Community Champion Scheme
- Research local organisations and present our work to them to create lasting relationships.
Events
- Plan and run Youth Options led fundraising events such as our annual open day.
- Create new opportunities to run events that raise income and awareness
- Ensure all legal event requirements are fulfilled at any Youth Options run event
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Eastleigh/hybrid with some travel across Hampshire
Hours: Part or Full-time considered (Some evening and occasional weekend working will be required.)
Reports to: Head of Fundraising and Communications
Deadline: 7th September 2025, applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis
How to apply
Recruitment Pack can be found on our website or email admin@youthoptions.org.uk, if you need any help with your application or have any questions.
We are committed to safeguarding and all posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check and reference checks.
Youth Options strives to be a diverse and inclusive organisation for our staff and those we support. Should you need any adjustments, at either application or interview, please contact us.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £25,740.00-£28,275.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Experience:
- Fundraising: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Eastleigh, SO50 9SX
Application deadline: 14/09/2025