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Porchlight is dedicated to supporting people facing homelessness, poor mental health, and poverty. Our donors are at the heart of everything we do, and we are looking for a Senior Public Fundraising Officer (East) to join our team and help us build genuine, lasting connections with our supporters.

As a Senior Public Fundraising Officer, no day will be the same. You will be the primary point of contact for our supporters, providing the high-level care, advice, and encouragement that inspires them to champion our cause. You will take a lead role in developing initiatives to grow income across community groups, businesses, and schools. You will focus on East Kent, with potential travel across the county. You will also play a vital role in raising awareness by delivering compelling talks and building local networks that create enthusiasm for supporting our clients.

You will be based at our Canterbury office (with a required attendance of every Tuesday to collaborate with the team), you will also benefit from our hybrid working policy.

Working closely with the Public Fundraising Manager, you will act as a spokesperson for our mission, turning engagement into action. Whether you are leading large-scale projects, mentoring colleagues, or managing volunteer speakers, your work will directly empower our supporters to help us change lives.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Public Speaking: Regularly delivering compelling talks and representing Porchlight at functions and cheque presentations to raise awareness and drive fundraising activity.
• Building Partnerships: Developing relationships with local businesses, schools, faith groups, and community clubs across Kent and Medway with a primary focus in East Kent.
• Volunteer Coordination: Recruiting, training, and managing volunteer speakers and event volunteers to enhance donor experiences.
• Project Leadership: Taking ownership of large-scale, people-focused fundraising projects and innovative new initiatives.
• Impact Reporting: Using the Raiser’s Edge database to track progress against KPIs, manage donor data hygiene, and ensure every supporter is thanked personally.
• Practical Requirements: You must have a full driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

Working pattern: 37.5 hours per week, 09:00am to 17:00pm Monday to Friday with some evenings and weekends required. 

Contract type: Permanent

Interview date: To be confirmed