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This is an exciting chance to really make a substantial difference to the young people we support at Active8. It is part of plan to increase the fundraising capacity of the charity with a significant amount of untapped potential so it is an exciting time to join.
Ideally we are looking for a candidate with experience in writing compelling funding applications and managing relationships with funders.
However willingness to learn, passion for the cause and transferrable skills count for a lot and training will be provided if you do not have direct experience but you are creative, good at story telling, enjoy building relationships and have an eye for detail.
An average week might involve researching and writing grant applications or meeting funders. It might be working with our project coordinators to write evaluations and report to funders, it could be having a 121 with a member to create a case study or attending networking events to raise awareness of Active8 and build funders knowledge.
As you would expect when working for a small charity no two days are the same and we all ‘muck in’ doing things outside of any job description which will make working at Active8 so varied and enjoyable.
Job description
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated funding officer who has exceptional attention to detail, excellent prospecting skills, and a track record of securing funding from Grants, Trusts, and Foundations.
Preferably the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate previous success in raising funds, have experience of working to and achieving financial targets within deadline and budgets, experience of managing relationships at varying levels and the ability to write persuasive and compelling applications.
The post holder will be required to manage the day-to-day fundraising for the charity, identifying appropriate funding opportunities, submitting applications, reports and evaluations to funders about spend. The candidate may also be asked to support our users to find individual grants.
We can’t emphasise enough how much we value transferable skills and passion so please do not be put off from applying if you are applying from a different sector/role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Your new company
Working for an organisation supporting people to lead independent lives. This charity provides high quality, person-centred services for people with mental health needs and/or learning disabilities.
Your new role
Working as an income controller, reporting to the Senior Management Accountant. The role offers hybrid working (3 days in the office per week) and a great work culture.
- Take full control of the billing function, adhoc billing and checking that scheduled payments are validated.
- You will also be responsible for credit control and reporting, working alongside the management accounts team.
- Management and ownership of the sales ledger across 5 different entities.
- Strong ownership of the credit control function, liaising with over 14 local authorities to ensure that invoices are paid in a timely manner.
- Ensuring that scheduled payments are received and differences are followed up.
- Work with the management accounts team at month end to provide accruals and deferrals.
- Presenting and reporting figures and providing key analytics to senior management on a regular basis.
- Responding to internal and external communications via phone and email.
What you'll need to succeed
- 3-5 years of credit control / collections experience.
- Excellent communication skills both verbally and written.
- Good working knowledge of Excel.
- Open Accounts experience would be desirable.
- Good systems user.
What you'll get in return
- 25 days of annual leave.
- Contributory pension scheme.
- Flexible and hybrid working.
What you need to do now
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