Please note successful candidates should expect to be appointed at the starting point of the salary scale and consideration may be given to a higher salary depending on the experience of the individual. 

Permanent Contract – 35 hrs p/w

St Giles Camberwell and Holloway Road Office

Ref Code: SFO-201

Are you a passionate and self-motivated individual with strong communication skills? Do you have the drive and commitment to undertake a role that’s diverse and fast paced? Then join St Giles as Senior Fundraising Officer and you will be embarking on a highly rewarding and career-enhancing position.

About St Giles

Listed in the Sunday Times ‘Best Company to Work For’ for the past 10 years running, St Giles is an ambitious, well-established charity working in England and Wales helping people facing severe disadvantage to move their lives forward by putting former service users at the heart of its work. Using its tried and tested, pioneering peer-led model, St Giles Trust offers support to help people overcome any issues that might be holding them back from moving their lives forward and making a positive contribution to society.

About this exciting opportunity

You will work closely with the Senior Trusts Foundations and Major Gifts Manager and will be responsible for maximising donations and grants across a variety of income streams. Main duties will include account managing and generating new trust relationships, initiating, researching and applying for new opportunities in line with St Giles Trust’s organisational strategy, plans and objectives and leading on fundraising events to new and existing donors.

What we are looking for:

• The ability to demonstrate a commitment and initiative to St Giles values
• Educated to degree level in the area of Social Science, Youth Work, English or Journalism (minimum 2:1) or equivalent Fundraising qualification or equivalent fundraising experience
• Hardworking, self-motivated and pro-active with demonstrable evidence of working well under own initiative and pressure to meet numerous deadlines
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and awareness of the issues faced by our client group, in particular barriers faced by people with lived in experience
• Advanced IT skills – particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, access to clinical supervisions, season ticket loan and much more.

Closing date: 11pm, 17th February 2020.

Interviews: 27th February 2020.

Islamic Aid is growing. Disasters, famine, poverty, and injustice, impact so many people and Islamic Aid want to continue to be there to support those in the most need.

To deliver this ambition we are building our team here in the UK.

This is a hugely exciting opportunity for an individual who wants to grow within a small dynamic team.  We need a communicator focused on fundraising marketing; both digital, social and offline to join our team.

You must have varied hands on fundraising skills. We’re looking for somebody who wants to help Islamic Aid to maximise and build on what they have achieved to date.  You must relish a challenge and be keen to develop your own skills to take yourself and Islamic Aid to the next level! 

 Islamic Aid is a  small team so you must be someone who is willing to work flexibly.

Purpose of role;

1. To  implement and deliver an overall fundraising plan to encompass both on and off line activity (digital & social media) and ensure optimisation of both streams.

2. To work with Supporter Care Team to ensure that supporter care is administered and communication is effective and maximised.  In busy times this role will be expected to help. 

3. To work collaboratively with other Islamic Aid teams/staff to maximise Islamic Aids overall income.

4. To work with Head of Fundraising on developing,monitoring and evaluating data segmentation to optimise Islamic Aids long term relationship with donors

5. Ensure all Islamic Aid fundraising compiles with GDPR & IOF rules and regulations. 

Key tasks & responsibilities

Planning & Communications

• To project manage all campaigns including agreeing data to target audiences. To ensure communications are implemented on time and that campaigns are monitored and evaluated to drive future plans. 

• To set and monitor campaign budgets; income/expenditure/net and evaluate KPIs by campaign. 

Fundraising

• To manage and deliver agreed personal and team income targets and ensure regular monitoring of these targets.

• To provide regular updates and reports on overall income broken down by campaign activity. 

• Implement and  monitor appropriate supporter care frameworks to ensure donors are communicated with in a timely and effective manner via phone, mail and online. 

• Lead on Web development ensuring website is up to date and relevant. 

• Produces monthly  reports on activity performance vs targets. 

• Secure the cooperation of project and senior Islamic Aid staff in identifying project or fundraising themes (messages and content) that will attract and retain supporters to Islamic Aid.

• Keep abreast of new developments and techniques within the UK and overseas fundraising marketplace to identify, assess and pursue new fundraising opportunities for Islamic Aid.

Data protection & Gift Aid

• Ensure the latest data protection, legal, tax and good practice issues are understood and implemented across Fundraising teams working with individual data.

Management

• Develops and maintains good and profitable relationships with external suppliers.  Plays a lead role in the appointment, management and evaluation of these resources.

• This role requires the postholder to be hands on when needed. At busy times this will include talking with donors and call handling.   They may be required to undertake other relevant and appropriate duties as required.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

• Two years Individual giving/fundraising experience with proven experience of achieving income targets

• Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing. Able to communicate clearly across a wide range of audiences.  The ability to speak Urdu would be beneficial. 

• Knowledge of marketing principles, trends and legislation ie GDPR, IOF and HMRC Gift Aid regulations. 

• Knowledge of marketing channels including digital/social and integration of offline and online communications. 

• Ability to analyse data and use data to drive operational decisions.

• Excellent organisation skills, able to plan and manage own workload effectively and adapt plans and resources as necessary. 

• Computer literate with understanding of databases/CRM systems.

Competencies

• Creative

• Excellent communication skills - visual and written

• Proven analytical ability

• Results focused

• Understanding of Islamic giving (or the ability to develop this quickly)

• Flexible and able to work in an occasionally challenging environment

• Meticulous attention to detail

• Hard working

Other

• Open to occasional travel to meet donors or Islamic Aid partners

• All applicants must be resident and have the right to work in the UK

Interim Head of Fundraising Intelligence & Operations

Cancer Research UK

Salary to be discussed upon application.

Applications will be reviewed on an on-going basis so please don’t hesitate to confirm your interest in this vacancy. This advert will be taken down midnight Saturday 8th February.

Cancer Research UK (CRUK) is the world's leading independent charity dedicated to cancer research.  The role of Interim Head of Fundraising Intelligence & Operations will enable you to be part of a collective force pioneering life-saving research in the relentless fight against cancer. 

The postholder will play a leading role in CRUK’s Philanthropy & Partnerships team and work to help deliver the charity’s significant fundraising potential. The purpose of the role is to ensure intelligence is developed and utilised so that high value fundraising at CRUK has the best chance of success.

Leading a team of 18, with two direct reports, the Interim Head of Fundraising Intelligence & Operations will achieve this by managing the prospect research, due diligence, data, insight and reporting functions, whilst also working to embed and deliver intelligence principles at every level of Philanthropy & Partnerships.

The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with the ability to motivate and inspire a high-performing team. Crucially you will have proven experience influencing at the highest levels as well as a great understanding of delivering intelligence or insight within a high value fundraising environment.

If successful, all teams within Philanthropy & Partnerships will understand their pipeline performance and areas for optimisation or improvement. Strategy development will have intelligence at its core, with fundraisers equipped with the knowledge to build successful and long-lasting relationships with CRUK’s partners and high value donors. 

CRUK’s benefits package includes 30 days annual leave and pension allowances along with additional discounts on a variety of lifestyle subscriptions and events. Ultimately, you’ll know that you’ll be changing lives through your work.

With its head office in Stratford, London, the role is offered on a full-time or part-time (4-day week) basis. CRUK appreciate not everyone has the same working needs and is open to exploring different ways of working. Please advise of your preferred working pattern at point of application.

To download the job description for the position and for further information about how to apply, please click the link to apply where you will be redirected to the Execucare website.

Applications will be reviewed, and interviews held on an on-going basis.

Execucare is a recruitment and executive search company working in the not-for-profit sector.

Fixed Term Contract - 2 years

About us
Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it.

About the role
A newly created senior position in our Fundraising team and an opportunity to play a key role in our long-term approach. In this role you will help naturalise future thinking, taking full advantage of digital / technology solutions to deliver our goals, maximising the impact on supporter experience. We’re also looking for you to take a step back and help with an overview of where we are now and where we can go. You will horizon scan and help our teams to do the same. You’ll also enjoy the opportunity to lead on representing fundraising in wider strategic conversations at Crisis.

We want to make the most of new technology and we’re looking for you to help drive this. Working across different teams you will inspire them to reimagine how they would work if they started again today and building a new culture that ensures that ensures we are future ready. It’s a perfect time to start this unique role in a wonderful team.

About you

1. Knowledge of utilising digital/ tech to deliver great results for a customer facing team
2. Project management skills
3. Change management skills
4. Experience of using digital for income generation
5. Understanding of the evolving digital environments
6. Strong relationship management skills
7. Strategic thinking, coupled with tactical delivery
8. Understanding of data utilisation to affect commercial decision
9. Commitment to Crisis’ purpose and values including equality and social inclusion
10. People management skills

Benefits
As a member of the team you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including: 

• Interest free loans to purchase a train season ticket or a bike or for a deposit to secure a tenancy
• Mandatory pension scheme, with an employer contribution of 8.5%
• 25 days’ annual leave which increases with service to 28 days

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career.

How to apply

If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please send your CV and a covering statement addressing you meet points 1, 2, 3 and 5 only of the person specification

The job description is available on our website by clicking on the 'Vacancy Details' button.

If you need to request an application in an alternative format, please contact the HR Team, contact details can be found on our website. 

Closing date: Sunday 2 February 2020 (at 23:59)

Interviews will be held w/c 10 February 2020

We value diversity, promote equality and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of homelessness.

For more information about our work and to see our work in action, please visit:

Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094

About Switchback

Switchback is an award-winning charity helping young Londoners to find a way out of the justice system and make real-lasting change in their lives. We provide intensive one-to-one support either side of the prison gate alongside real-work training after release, supporting 18-30 year-old men (Trainees) to build a stable life they can be proud of. Established in 2008 in the heart of East London, we provide one thing for our Trainees: a consistent, transformative relationship lasting as long as it takes. And it works: Switchback Trainees are five times less likely to reoffend than other offenders (9% vs 49%). 

With over 11 years’ experience of successfully supporting young men through the justice system, there has never been a more exciting time to join our team. In 2019, Switchback were the proud winners of the Longford Prize and shortlisted for Charity of the Year (under £1m) by the Charity Times Awards.  Our Strategic Plan 2019-2021 outlines a solid route-map not only to support more young men than ever before, but also to inspire change across the justice system.

We are a close-knit team of thirteen based in a bright, colourful office near Spitalfields Market – just opposite the café where half of our Trainees work after they are released from prison. 

What we are looking for

We are looking for a bright individual who loves working with precision and has energy and a great sense of humour, to join our busy and dedicated team.

The Fundraising Officer role will provide an opportunity for you to build on your already superb administration skills and develop your ability to build relationships and communicate confidently about Switchback to a wide range of audiences. The successful candidate will need to be a self-starter with amazing attention to detail and excellent communication skills who is also confident and flexible. You will be an experienced administrator who loves showing initiative, and who wants to develop within a small fundraising function as part of a growing, impactful organisation with big ambitions.

If you are someone looking to play a vital part in an impactful, values-led organisation doing meaningful work to help young men live completely different lives, we’d like to hear from you!

What we can offer you

We offer 25 days annual leave plus additional bank holidays, plus a pension contribution of 5%. We have a flexible working policy, childcare vouchers and all employees have the opportunity to take part in training to develop their skills.

Closing date: 10am, Monday 17th February 2020

Interviews: W/c Monday 24th February 2020

Bromley & Croydon Women’s Aid is seeking to recruit a Senior Fundraising and Development Officer, a person who will help us secure funding to run high-quality services for survivors of domestic abuse, and who is passionate about making our charity sustainable.

You will work closely with the Senior Management Team and you will secure funding from a range of sources, including local authority, trusts & foundations, corporate partnerships and individual giving. You will develop BCWA’s fundraising strategy in line with the organisation’s business plan. You will also develop and maintain strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and work closely with the Senior Management Team to achieve the organisation’s development goals. You will have significant professional experience of business development and fundraising acquired in the corporate or charity sector, as well as experience of building and managing relationships with a broad range of stakeholders, including donors and project partners.

BCWA are a well-established domestic abuse charity in South London supporting survivors of domestic abuse and other forms of violence against women. We are seeking a motivated, flexible and experienced individual to join our team to help us deliver excellent services and tackle domestic abuse in our community.

Employee benefits we offer:

• A friendly, flexible and values-led organisation
• Competitive salary
• 25 days of annual holiday, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time)
• Contributory pension scheme (5%)
• Training to help you perform your role and support your professional development

Job Title: Senior Fundraising and Development Officer

Hours: Full time (35 hours)

Contract Type: Full time and permanent

Salary: £28,000 – £32,000 (depending on experience)

Application Deadline: 12th February 2020 5pm

Interviews: 26th February 2020

To learn more and download the Job Description, see Additional Documents.

To apply, complete the online application form via our website.

If you haven’t heard from us within two weeks from application submission, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

Female applicants only. In light of the nature of work, the candidate’s gender is considered to be an occupational requirement in accordance with Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010.

BCWA are an Equal Opportunities Employer | Reg. Charity No.1068007

The Head of Public Fundraising leads the coordinated and integrated development of our Individual Giving, Legacy, Events and Mass Participation Fundraising strategy to maximise our supporter experience and generate audience and income growth. This role strategically manages, diversifies and grows unrestricted income streams as well as developing long-term plans to promote the Trust’s vision to end the need for food banks in the UK.

About you

You will have significant experience in developing and implementing Public Fundraising strategies and launching new fundraising initiatives to engage supporters. You will be insight led, have extensive digital and direct marketing experience and a strong track record of growing income and building high-performing teams.

How to apply

Please submit your application no later than 12 noon on Monday 3 February 2020.  We reserve the right to close early or extend this date depending on the number of applicants.

Interviews will be held on the 18 February 2020 in London.

Please note, incomplete or speculative applications will not be considered.

Prospectus is excited to be working with the UK's leading HIV and sexual health charity, the Terrence Higgins Trust, to recruit for their Senior Trusts Officer role. THT is an organisation that aims to contribute to the end of HIV transmissions and improve sexual health. They offer support to those currently suffering from the illness and ensure their voices are heard.

The role is for a full time, permanent member of their team, paying £33,747 per year to work with them as they move to their new offices in Caledonian Road. The client is accepting applications on a rolling basis so please do get in touch as soon as possible.

You will be responsible for working on five figure applications across a range of programmes, including research, care, and policy change. You will be assisting the Trusts Manager to work on six figure multi-year bids and helping the Trusts Officer develop their fundraising skills. The day to day duties of the role will involve bid writing, prospect research, and cross team working to achieve the team's overall income target.

They are looking for a fundraiser with proven experience of success working on trusts and foundations on five figure bids. You would be someone who can develop, write, and submit compelling proposals and applications with creativity and flair.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application. In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance and begin to prepare your supporting statement. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to speaking with you soon.

We are looking for a Corporate Fundraising Officer to be based in our Head Office in Bicester (will consider home working for the right candidate), to work with our existing corporate contacts in London, Birmingham and the South to generate unrestricted income, as well as look for opportunities to bring new supporters on board for the charity. 

As one of the most visible members of the charity’s staff, you will be a brand ambassador for us and will need to be dynamic, outgoing and confident in your abilities to work with corporate contacts, often at a senior level, whilst conducting yourself with the utmost professionalism at all times. The role blends elements of event organisation (as you will be expected to facilitate events our supporters are holding for us, and guide them to completion), relationship management and development.  Creative candidates from corporate backgrounds with experience in these areas would be welcomed. 

Outstanding organisational and communication skills are a must in this post, as we would anticipate that the successful candidate be able to work independently and take responsibility for owning the relationships they have, whilst providing clarity on their processes and being an integral part of the fundraising team. 

You will be working directly with our Fundraising Administrator and reporting into our Fundraising Manager, who is based in Manchester.  Beyond being a key part of this small but perfectly formed team, you will be expected to work with the Chief Executive, Head of Commercial Partnerships, Marketing Team and broader team on a regular basis, as well as maintain relationships with the Acquired Brain Injury Coordinators in your area, to facilitate smooth communication between teams. 

It is a cliché to say it, but this really is one of those jobs where no two days are the same, and for the right individual, it will be a wonderful opportunity to forge a career in the charity sector working for an exciting brand amongst a team that is truly passionate about the work they do. 

 The Benefits:

The charity is an equal opportunities employer and has flexible working practices:

• A generous annual leave entitlement (25 days per year plus bank holidays)
• Closed between Christmas and New Year
• Workplace pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (Health and wellbeing advice & much more

Regional Fundraising Officer

We are looking for a confident and ambitious fundraiser to join our regional community team. The successful candidate will take ownership of fundraising activity in London with focus on Community Fundraising in the East of London, including postcodes E, SE, IG, RM, BR, and CR. This region is full of exciting fundraising events, now all we need is a dedicated fundraiser to seek out further opportunities to engage with and secure income from individuals, groups and corporates across East London.

Regional Fundraising Officer Responsibilities:

- Use own initiative to extend volunteer networks, recruit new volunteers, develop new groups and supporters, and respond to fundraising opportunities.
- Identify and apply for ‘Charity of the Year’ partnerships with corporates in the region, account manage these relationships up to a value of £11,000 per annum and support with partnerships with a value of up to £75,000.
- Provide high-quality account / relationship management to volunteer groups and regional corporate partners.
- Support existing volunteer fundraisers to encourage continued loyalty to the charity and to maximise funds raised, in accordance with fundraising legislation and good practice.

Regional Fundraising Officer Requirements:

- Educated to A Level or equivalent.
- Knowledge of Institute of Fundraising Codes of Fundraising Practice and legal framework of event management and fundraising ethics.
- Knowledge of recruiting key volunteers and fundraising supporters.
- Understanding and practice of recruiting and supporting volunteer Fundraising Groups.
- Proven ability of providing excellent stewardship of our supporters.
- Experience in partnership fundraising and / or relationship building.
- Experience in public-speaking, such as giving presentations and talking at events.
- Experience in regional corporate acquisition and account management.

Should we wish to speak with you prior to the interview telephone interviews will be conducted via Skype on the 6th February 2020. Please indicate in your cover letter if you are unable to attend interviews on any of the outlined dates.

In order to be considered, please create an online account using our Online Recruitment System. You will be able to attach a CV and covering letter to your application, track your application and view other vacancies that may be of interest.

About Alzheimer's Research UK:

Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK’s leading dementia research charity dedicated to diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure. Backed by our passionate scientists and supporters, we’re challenging the way people think about dementia, bringing together the people and organisations who can speed up progress, and investing in research to make life-changing breakthroughs possible.

Location: Home based in London or Greater London

Job type: Full Time, Permanent, 37.50 hours per week

Salary: Circa £30,000 per annum, plus benefits, car allowance and associated expenses (if applicable).

Benefits: Flexible Working, Holiday Entitlement (25 days annual leave plus Statutory Public Holidays), Loyalty Days (For every 3, 6 and 9 years worked, employees will receive 1 additional day’s leave), Sick Pay, Free Parking, Refreshments, Learning & Development, Private Medical Insurance, Life Insurance and many more.

Closing date for applications is the: 5th February 2020
Interviews likely to be held on either the: 11th and / or 13th February 2020 at our Cambridge office.

You may have experience of the following: Regional Fundraiser, Fundraising Assistant, Fundraising Manager, Charity, Charities, Community Fundraiser, Third Sector, Events Fundraiser, Fundraising, Not for Profit, Fundraiser, Community Development, Volunteer, Fund Raising, etc.

Ref: 91512

Fundraising Officer

Responsible to: Development Director

Salary range: Competitive and meets national / living wage

Key relationships: CEO, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer, Finance and Operations Director,            Communications Officer, donors, partners

Location:  MLDI, The Foundry, 17 Oval Way, London SE11 5RR

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours (flexible), occasional evening and weekend work

Media Legal Defence Initiative is a global charity that helps media defend their rights. We support independent media, journalists and bloggers who are under legal threat by making sure that lawyers are available to defend them. We engage in strategic litigation to improve the regulatory environment for  media freedom, make grants to organisations in various countries to run media defence programmes, and build the capacity of the lawyers and organisations we work with on issues of media law. Since our founding in 2008, we have supported 600+ cases in 91 countries, with a consistent success rate of 70%+. MLDI is a growing organisation and we are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive and highly organised individual to support us in driving our mission forward.

Role Summary

We are looking for a proactive, dynamic and experienced Fundraising Officer with a track record of success in raising funds from grant making trusts and foundations, including extensive experience in writing funding bids.

You will be an effective communicator with an analytical and strategic mind, excellent writing, editing and proofreading abilities, alongside comprehensive IT skills. You will be able to effectively communicate technical legal activities and results in a clear and concise manner.

In this role, you will play a key role in achieving our fundraising target. You will identify new fundraising opportunities from charitable trusts and foundations, write funding proposals and contribute to the implementation/updating of MLDI’s fundraising strategy. You will show initiative, flexibility and team spirit.

Your understanding of the international human rights/media/legal charity sector with focus on securing income from trusts and foundations will enable you to provide insight into specialist areas, supporting and leading on proposal development as well as managing and evaluating approaches to leverage high success rates in securing funding, and scoping out opportunities.

Main Responsibilities:

• Develop tailored, focused and deliverable proposals for core and project funding
• Research new opportunities and support the development and maintenance of relationships to secure funding
• Working closely with the Finance and Operations Director and Development Director, help coordinate and draft reports to donors on projects and activities that have been funded
• Contribute to the development of MLDI’s fundraising strategy
• Support stewardship activities such as donor-engagement events
• Represent MLDI at external events and meetings
• Identify and carry out any other duties which fall within the scope, spirit and purpose of the post as requested.

Person Specification

• Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills, suited to preparing professional funding proposals of the highest standard
• Proven experience with prospecting and securing major donations from trusts and foundations
• Positive and can-do attitude, creative, flexible and enthusiastic, with a commitment to excellence and professionalism
• Proficient IT user including Microsoft Office Packages, internet and email
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, excellent written and spoken English
• Highly organised, with attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Experience using project information and data from Excel or database to inform bids or reports
• Experience of and an interest in international human rights, law or journalism
• Eligible to work in the UK

MLDI is an equal opportunities employer committed to selecting candidates for employment based on aptitude and ability.

Closing date:  8 February 2020*

*(Only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.)

Job title: Fundraising and Communications Officer

Salary: NCJ scale 22 - £29,722.00 (including London weighting) pro-rata

Hours: 21 hours per week

Term: Permanent

Probationary period: 6 months

Based: PAS’ offices, Farringdon

Reports to: Head of Fundraising & Communications

Key relationships: Director, Caseworkers, Office and Advice Line Manager, Fundraising & Communications Volunteers, External Stakeholders (Donors and Prospective Donors)

Job purpose

The Fundraising and Communications Officer will support the Head of Fundraising & Communications to promote the work of Prisoners’ Advice Service (PAS) to existing and potential trust, foundation and major donor funders, with a view to meeting annual fundraising targets.

Key Responsibilities

• To research and identify trusts, foundations and major donors likely to be interested in the work of PAS;
• To maintain existing, and develop new, relationships with trusts, foundations and major donors;
• To respond to enquiries from trusts, foundations and major donors via the telephone, letter, email or in person;
• To ensure that funding applications are well researched, written, submitted and timely;
• To work with colleagues to help produce compelling case studies and to compile reports;
• To prepare and deliver funder reports to a high standard and on time;
• To meticulously document and record all key activities and service-user statistics in electronic (Excel, Access) and paper form, in a regular and timely manner;
• To assist with pitching appropriate appeals on online giving platforms (JustGiving, GlobalGiving, Virgin Money Giving);
• To assist with identifying content for PAS’s e-newsletter, and with researching and posting appropriate material to PAS’ social media (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube) and website;
• To help organise, promote and attend key PAS events where required;
• To help interview, induct and supervise Fundraising & Communications volunteers.

General

• To self-manage effectively and work with the minimum of administrative support;
• To become conversant, and work in accordance, with PAS’ mission, aims and objectives;
• To form effective working relationships with staff members, volunteers, trustees, donors, and relevant outside organisations;
• To work within PAS' policies and procedures;
• To maintain up-to-date statistics of service-users’ protected characteristics;
• To keep an up-to-date electronic diary;
• To maintain and observe an appropriate level of confidentiality at all times;
• To prepare for, and attend, supervision and appraisal meetings with line manager;
• An ability and willingness to work flexibly, including some evenings and weekends;
• Other duties that may from time to time be necessary, compatible with the nature and grade of this post.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities                 Essential or Desirable

• Good standard of written and spoken English - E
• Excellent interpersonal skills - E
• Intermediate or advanced IT skills, particularly Word, Excel and Access - E
• Excellent administration, organisation, time management and project management skills - E
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines - E
• Strong telephone pitching skills - D

Experience

• Experience of securing donations from trusts, foundations and/or major donors - E
• Experience of researching and identifying trusts, foundations and/or major donors - E
• Experience of writing compelling applications and reports - E
• Experience of using Excel and Access to record data - D
• Experience of donor cultivation and relationship management - D
• Experience of successfully drafting budgets - D
• Experience of helping to run cultivation and stewardship events - D
• Experience of producing content for social media, websites and/or newsletters - D

Knowledge

• Good knowledge of the principles of fundraising from trusts and foundations and/or major donors - E
• Willingness – and ability – to learn about the UK prison and legal advice sectors - E
• Knowledge of social media - D
• Knowledge of the UK charity sector - D

If you can write brilliantly, research well and build strong relationships, this is a chance to join a friendly and supportive team at this well-known, national charity. 
“One of the nicest fundraising teams I have ever worked in” - current team member
This is a perfect role for an individual with fantastic communication skills to develop their career in fundraising. 
You will join a friendly team who work closely together and with the support of your line manager research and write applications for funding. 

The line manager for this role is experienced and supportive and the organisation as a whole are excellent at developing staff both in terms of training and on the job development.  

 To learn more about the role please get in touch. This doesn't commit you to applying but will allow us to tell you more and you to give us more information about your skills
NFP Consulting is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

We are working exclusively with Praxis to recruit a Head of Fundraising, they are looking for a successful fundraiser who is a strategic thinker, you will need to have a strong Trust Fundraising background and also take responsibility for the IG programme.