Join the Team Creating A Better Oldham
Do you have a passion for fundraising, events and making a real difference in your local community?
Oldham Athletic Community Trust (OACT), the official charity of Oldham Athletic AFC, is looking for an enthusiastic and driven Events & Fundraising Officer to help generate vital income that supports life-changing projects across the borough.
Working alongside our Fundraising & Commercial Manager, you'll play a key role in developing fundraising campaigns, delivering engaging events and building meaningful relationships with supporters, businesses and donors. Every pound you help raise will directly support programmes that improve the lives of thousands of local people.
About Oldham Athletic Community Trust
At OACT, our mission is simple: Creating A Better Oldham.
As the official charity of Oldham Athletic AFC, we deliver high-quality opportunities in sport, education, health and wellbeing that tackle inequality and create lasting positive change across our communities.
Guided by our values of Dedicated, Proud, Inclusive, Inspire and Legacy, we're committed to improving lives across the borough, building stronger communities and leaving a lasting legacy for future generations.
The Role
As our Events & Fundraising Officer, you'll be responsible for planning and delivering fundraising activities that generate income while raising awareness of the Trust's work.
This exciting and varied role will see you:
- Plan and deliver engaging fundraising events and campaigns.
- Identify new fundraising, sponsorship and donor opportunities.
- Build strong relationships with supporters, businesses and community partners.
- Promote fundraising initiatives through marketing, social media and community engagement.
- Manage event logistics, budgets and volunteers.
- Monitor fundraising performance and maintain accurate supporter records.
- Support grant applications and sponsorship proposals.
- Represent the Trust at events and networking opportunities.
No two days are the same. From organising community fundraising events to working with local businesses and supporters, you'll play a vital role in helping OACT continue to grow its impact across Oldham.
As this is a community-focused role, flexibility is required, including occasional evening and weekend work around events and matchdays.
About You
We're looking for someone who is passionate about making a difference and has excellent organisational and communication skills.
You'll be someone who can:
- Manage multiple projects and priorities.
- Build positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Work independently and as part of a team.
- Think creatively to generate new fundraising opportunities.
- Deliver excellent supporter experiences.
- Share our passion for creating opportunities for local people.
Experience within fundraising, events, sponsorship, charities, community organisations or sport would be advantageous, although we're equally interested in candidates who can demonstrate the enthusiasm, skills and drive to succeed.
Salary & Benefits
Position: Events & Fundraising Officer
Hours: 22.5 hours per week (Permanent)
Salary: £25,878 per annum (pro rata)
Location: Boundary Park, Oldham
Why Join OACT?
Joining Oldham Athletic Community Trust means becoming part of an ambitious, supportive team that is committed to making a real difference.
Every fundraiser you organise, every partnership you build and every pound you raise will help create more opportunities for children, young people, adults and families across Oldham.
If you're looking for a rewarding role where your work has a genuine impact on people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your relevant skills and experience, and explaining why you feel you would be suitable for the role of Events & Fundraising Officer, to:
Adrian Stores
Fundraising & Commercial Manager
adrian.stores@oact.org.uk
Closing Date: Friday 14 August 2026
Interview dates: To be confirmed.
