Work for us
Join us and make a difference!
Age UK Wigan Borough is a local independent charity. We help over 4,000 local older people every year, offering activities, events, practical support and information/advice. It's a great place to work if you really want to make a difference in people's lives.
'I am absolutely proud of working for Age UK and love my job.' (Quote from Annual Staff Survey Oct 2023)
Great Benefit Package
As well as having a very rewarding job, there are other benefits that we offer to our staff. For a summary of our benefits package click the link.
Current Vacancies with Age UK Wigan Borough
1. Publicity and Fundraising Lead (Maternity Cover)
Do you have the creativity and drive to lead engaging publicity campaigns and impactful fundraising initiatives? We are seeking a dynamic Publicity and Fundraising Lead to cover maternity leave and help drive our mission.
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, you will play a vital role in increasing awareness of our work, engaging supporters and securing funding to sustain and develop services. You will lead promotional activities, manager relationships with stakeholders and coordinate fundraising events like the annual Paws for a Cause walk and the Innocent Campaign's knitted hats initiative.
Driver with own vehicle is essential.
22.5 hours a week, over three or four days a week.
£28,660 pro rata (£17,428 actual)
Expected duration of contract July 2025 to July 2026.
PFL Job description and Person Specification
To apply for this role, please return GAP 1 and 2 below.
Closing date: 9am, Monday 12th May 2025
Interview date: 22nd May 2025
Application Process
Age UK Wigan Borough cannot accept any responsibility for the failure to receive electronic applications.
For the Publicity and Fundraising Lead post, please ensure that you read, complete and return GAP 1 and 2 to enquiries@ageukwiganborough.org.uk
Alternatively, you can post your application to:
Central Services Manager - Age UK Wigan Borough, 74-80 Hallgate,Wigan WN1 1HP
Telephone: 01942 615880
Personal CVs will not be accepted as applications under any circumstances.
Age UK Wigan Borough reserves the right to restrict applications to the first 50.
Sponsorship for work - we are not a care agency and are unable to support people who are seeking sponsorship for work in the UK.
General Application Pack (GAP)
GAP 2 - Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form
GAP 3 - Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
N.B. All documents are in Word. If you are unable to access word documents, please contact us, giving your address, to arrange for copies to be sent in the post.
Other ways you can get involved
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Volunteer with us
We have lots of volunteering opportunities. All of our roles are extremely rewarding and a fantastic way to give back to your community.
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Fundraise for us
We have lots of fundraising ideas and events for people who want to help us make a difference. Contact us to request your fundraising pack.