About FoodCycle

FoodCycle is an award-winning national charity delivering volunteer powered community Projects across England. We build communities in our Projects by combining surplus food, volunteers and spare kitchen space to create nutritious, three-course meals for the community. We currently have 39 Projects and open our doors every week to 1,500 people.  

We have 4 main aims:

• To strengthen communities
• To encourage friendships
• To improve nutrition and reduce hunger
• To change attitudes towards food and to reduce food waste

About the role

Position Title: Trusts and Foundations Manager

Reports to: Head of Fundraising

Hours: 22.5 hours per week

Pay: £24,000 – £28,000 pa pro rata depending on experience

Location: Vauxhall, London  

Position Summary 

This is an incredible time to be joining FoodCycle. It’s our 10th year and in that time we have served 1 million meals to people who are hungry and lonely. We have 39 Projects around the country supported by an excellent team of Regional Managers who provide training to volunteers to ensure our meals are consistently served every week to vulnerable people.

You will have the opportunity to find the essential funds to ensure each Project is funded and that we can continue to provide the best possible service to our guests. As our Projects are spread throughout the country you will research and apply to a wide variety of trusts and foundations and manage a portfolio of funders.

You will already have had success at applying for grants at an existing charity. Ideally that charity will be working in community or poverty prevention and you will understand what it takes to write a really compelling grant application.

Roles and Responsibilities

Trusts and Foundations

1. Researching and prospecting trusts and foundations that are suitable for FoodCycle to apply to and detailing this information on our SalesForce database.
2. Writing timely, compelling applications to trusts and foundations, with a focus on securing grants up to £20,000, using internal and external information that will make the application a success.
3. Working with the Finance Manager and Head of Fundraising to ensure an appropriate budget has been used for every application.
4. Working with Regional Managers where necessary to gather Project information to inform proposals and reports
5. Submitting reports to trusts and foundations as agreed in the terms and conditions provided for each grant
6. Stewarding relationships with existing trusts and foundations with a view to securing long-term funding
7. Assessing which areas of FoodCycle’s portfolio of Projects are in need of funding, whilst endeavouring to ensure that none of the Projects are double funded
8. Detailing all aspects of an application from research, prospecting, submission, stewarding and reporting on SalesForce
9. Supporting the Head of Fundraising on major funding proposals as required

Working at FoodCycle

Holidays: 23 working days pro rata (along with additional Christmas Close down days)

Pension: There is a pension scheme available – new staff are automatically enrolled after three months unless you choose to opt out.

Equipment: Whilst working with FoodCycle you will be provided with a laptop

Person Specification

Essential Criteria - proven Experience of:

• Successful grant applications at current charity
• Stewarding relationships with trusts
• Using a CRM system to detail key stages of an application
• Using research to write a compelling case for funding

Desirable Criteria - proven Experience of:

• Managing a pipeline of funding opportunities

Essential Criteria - Skills, knowledge, ability:

• Good organizer – ability to manage multiple projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work with CRMs and databases.
• Excellent planning and time management skills with ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Good people skills and ability to build relationships

Desirable Criteria - Skills, knowledge, ability:

• Knowledge of SalesForce
• Able to network effectively, identify new opportunities for support from trusts and bring them into fruition
• Analytical – assessing which would be the best funders to build relationships with and who to influence
• Has an ability to use stories to persuade and secure income effectively

Essential Criteria - Personal Attributes: 

• Personable and warm
• Self-starter
• Strong communicator and good listener
• Results orientated
• Willingness to travel to Projects in the regions

Essential Criteria - Values

• Honest and trustworthy
• Commitment to FoodCycle’s charitable objectives and ethics
• Open, balanced and fair

This exciting role is a key fundraising position for SignHealth and will have responsibility for raising significant levels of income from grant making trusts, statutory, schools and community sources. The postholder will provide support for developing and diversifying our income as led by the Director of Communications & Fundraising.

POSITION IN ORGANISATION Reports to the Director of Communications & Fundraising.

DIMENSIONS & LIMITS OF AUTHORITY

1. Based at the main office in Balham, London, SW12

2. Prepared to travel to meet potential funders throughout the UK as required

3. Responsible for meeting agreed income targets

4. Responsible for managing volunteers and supporters within the fundraising function

5. Responsible for establishing and developing relationships with key stakeholders and fundraisers

SCOPE OF JOB

1. Represent and increase the profile of SignHealth and our work.

2. Develop initiatives with schools and the community to meet fundraising targets.

DUTIES & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Contribute to the development and implementation of SignHealth’s long term fundraising strategy to enable us to diversify our income and managing key accounts.

Trusts & Statutory

1. Work with the T & S Manager, managing allocated Trust and Statutory prospects including research, submitting applications, corporate proposals, reporting and related processes.

2. Respond to inquiries from trusts, corporates and members of the public.

3. Write reports for trusts and foundations on the use of existing grants.

Schools

1. Plan and launch a new schools’ fundraising appeal, working with agencies/design teams to develop an innovative substitute to our previous campaigns.

2. To actively account manage launched campaigns.

3. To develop the relationships with schools and be key point of contact for schools.

4. Manage the project and process associated.

Individuals and community

1. Help to deliver the FR strategy.

2. Arrange fundraising events and tours of the charity’s projects for potential donors.

3. Work with Director of FR with prospective donors, corporates and other stakeholders to support our work including our Ambassadors.

4. Review SignHealth’s Ambassadors work to date and make recommendations for future plans on how they will support our work and communications strategy.

5. Update donors and commissioners on how their money is being spent.

6. Research and write case studies on the impact of our work.

7. Maintain and update donor records on the CRM.

8. Support people who are planning and entering sponsored events including Marathons.

Communications

1. Contribute to the writing and publication of fundraising materials including web content.

2. Work with the Communications Team to contribute to the PR and Marketing of SignHealth in support of its fundraising activities including digital fundraising.

3. Write internal reports and analysing fundraising progress on a monthly basis.

4. Take part in strategy and planning meetings with other members of the fundraising team as well as across the organisation.

5. Help develop and launch digital fundraising and new fundraising products, campaigns and events and working with the communications team to market them.

6. Where necessary, liaise with external agencies to lead future fundraising campaigns.

7. Build and maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders including representatives of trusts and other funding bodies, volunteers, supporters, fundraisers and donors.

Other

1. Contribute to the creation of and support any fundraising events by SignHealth

2. Represent SignHealth externally when required

3. Contribute to the annual and quarterly budgetary process and management accounting for SignHealth from an income perspective

4. Undertake any further duties as reasonably required by the Chief Executive or Director of Communications & Fundraising.

Person Specification

Experience and mandatory criteria:

· Educated to degree level or equivalent (e.g. minimum of 3 years relevant work experience)

· Experience of winning significant funding from trusts, statutory sources and foundations

· Experience of delivering fundraising strategies in line with organisational plans

· Experience of cultivating and managing a portfolio of funding bodies and individuals

· Experience of delivering against targets

· Experience of producing powerful and compelling fundraising proposals, reports, presentations and undertaking detailed prospect research

· IT literate with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and CRM systems

· Proven ability to manage a project through to completion

· Proven ability in building good working relationships with colleagues and confidence to build external relationship through networking

· Proven ability to work to deadlines and manage workload effectively

· Adaptable and flexible approach

· Methodological approach with exceptional attention to detail

· Digital fundraising and digital communications through social media and email

The successful candidate should also be willing to complete BSL training/ qualification up to Level 2

Desirable

· BSL Level 1 (British Sign Language)

· Understanding of Deaf culture and community

12-month fixed term contract

Mind is the leading mental health charity in England and Wales. We won’t give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets the support and respect they deserve.

It’s a really exciting time to join Mind’s dynamic and award-winning Corporate Partnerships team. As recognition of the importance of supporting good mental health rises, we want to capitalise on this by delivering leading corporate partnerships which achieve the best for Mind and its supporters while creating opportunities for companies and their staff.

In the last few years, Mind’s Corporate Partnerships team has seen exponential growth and our income has more than doubled. Mind has strategic, COTY and commercial partnerships with companies across a range of sectors including retail, legal, communications and construction. 

We are looking for a fundraiser with experience of relationship and project management to join our high-performing and fast-paced team. You will excel at developing internal and external networks and feel confident in presenting and writing content for a variety of audiences.

You will be helping deliver on Mind’s cross-organisational Network Sustainability and Growth (NSG) Plan which aims to help our network of local Minds (independent, but federated, mental health service providers) grow income and maximise other benefits through our partnerships with companies. You will be responsible for managing our pro bono and volunteering programme, where you’ll have the unique opportunity to work across a range of corporate partnerships including Allianz, Odeon and Anytime Fitness. You’ll also use your creativity to support other cross-team projects such as the development of new volunteering or employee fundraising products. 

Be part of our movement for change and join Mind’s successful Corporate Partnerships team to help transform the lives of thousands of people with mental health problems. 

To apply, please follow the link below to our website.

Closing date: 30th September 2019
Interview date: 8th or 9th September 2019

This is a rare opportunity to develop a career in writing charity applications to both charitable Trusts including Corporate Trusts. It will combine paid work with professional training and mentoring - at an entry level salary.

If you write persuasively and well, are a good researcher, diligent and productive, it’s a good career with a lot of work available.

You will work in a successful team at a leading charity with an international reputation in its field, with some great staff and volunteers, a great working atmosphere, working very close to the cause. (We are a charity providing services for people with a spinal cord injury and family members. Quite a few people in the office either have a spinal cord injury or are family members. Either would be useful for this role, but neither is expected.)

Your internship will result in clear and important achievements, also clearly demonstrable experience and training. You can be proud of funding important services for spinal cord injured people and their families at key points of transition in their lives.

A candidates’ pack, a separate job description and an equal opportunities form should all be downloaded using the links on this page.

A leading and very well established London based international health charity are actively seeking a dynamic, personable and highly capable Senior Fundraising Officer to look after their High Value donors.

The Senior Fundraising Officer will lead on developing and implementing cultivation and stewardship plans for new and existing high net worth supporters and community and event fundraisers in order to increase loyalty and income.

Key responsibilities for this role will include:

*Develop, maintain and leverage relationships with a portfolio of high value donors, major donors, prospects and senior volunteers (trustees, ambassadors and networkers) through a combination of written and email communication, telephone calls, attendance at events, face to face meetings and field visits.
*Cultivate and steward relationships to personally request high value donations through compelling tailored proposals and events, bringing donors close to our work.
*Support the Head of Philanthropy to deliver a comprehensive stewardship and communications plan to all segments of the major donor portfolio.
*Assist with the development of a major donor and high value donor giving club by developing tailored communications and events and working with the Communications team to enhance the digital presence.
*Produce reports and donor correspondence, ensuring provision of appropriate and timely feedback on use of donations.
*Research and identify potential high value and major donor prospects using existing contacts in the charity's network including ambassadors, trustees and external sources.
*Work closely with other members of the Key Donor Team (Corporate Partnerships and Trusts and Foundations) to maximise the potential of leveraging high value donations to the charity.
*Provide support and stewardship to high value fundraisers, for example London Marathon runners and event organisers.

In return for your continuous and effective work this organisation offers a good salary and an excellent benefits package to match.

If you are looking for a great friendly down to earth and professional working environment coupled with a brilliant, busy and engaging role that you can truly get your teeth into then please submit to TPP Recruitment today your most up to date CV and contact details.

Fundraising Engagement Manager – Sussex & Surrey 

Today, 12 children and young people in the UK hear the shocking news they have cancer. CLIC Sargent is the UK’s leading cancer charity for children and young people, and their families, and provides them with clinical, practical, emotional and financial support. You can be a part of helping them cope with cancer and get the most out of life. 

Position: Fundraising Engagement Manager 
Location: Home based in Sussex or Surrey 
Job type: Full Time, Permanent 
Hours: 35 hours per week 
Salary: £27,531 per annum 

Closing Date: 25 September 2019 
Interview Date: 2 October 2019 

About the role: 

We are looking for an ambitious fundraising relationship manager to join our dynamic team and help us fight for young lives against cancer. 

As a Fundraising Engagement Manager you will maximise income and awareness for CLIC Sargent by supporting and developing regional fundraising activity across the Sussex & Surrey area. 

You will achieve ambitious targets by generating and managing fantastic supporter relationships, proactively building pipelines and securing new business. 

You’ll be responsible for generating income from corporate partners and community supporters. You will recruit, retain, motivate and develop fundraising groups and volunteers. This position offers an exciting opportunity to help deliver our national partnership with Morrisons and play a key role in delivering national campaigns. 

Team Young Lives: 

Our ambitious team is passionate about fighting for young lives against cancer. We are proud of our clear focus to deliver our strategy by building outstanding supporter relationships. 

About you: 

The successful candidate may have a proven track record in fundraising, or relationship management, and generating new business to meet income targets. You’ll be an influential negotiator with highly engaging communication, presentation, networking and relationship building skills. You will be self-motivated and action focused with excellent time management skills. 

You will need to: 

- Have a full UK driving licence and access to a car. 
- Have a sufficient Broadband connection. 
- Live in Sussex or Surrey. Candidates who live outside of the local authority should highlight an intention to relocate to the area in their covering letter for their application to be considered. 

Cancer doesn’t discriminate and neither does CLIC Sargent. 

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. 

You may have experience of the following: Fundraising Engagement Manager, Fundraising Manager, Fundraiser, Engagement Manager, Fundraising Executive, Fundraising Officer, Fundraising Assistant, Fundraising Administrator, Sales Executive, Business Development, Charity, Third Sector, NFP, etc. 

Ref: 88843

The Operations Manager is a new role, overseeing the service delivery projects run by the hospital charity, as well as assisting the Charity Chief Executive in the governance and financial reporting of the Charity including reporting to stakeholders and driving the strategic direction of the Charity.

They will oversee the governance of the hospital charity with staff working across all the hospital sites.

The Operations Manager will be responsible for the Charity’s homes from home, including Fisher House, our property for military patients and their families, the Activities Coordinators scheme and other projects delivering non-clinical support to patients and their families.

They will assist in the delivery of the Charity’s grant making programme, in particular around reporting outcomes and measurables.

SUPPORTER SERVICES, DATA AND TEAM PLANNING COORDINATOR, FUNDRAISNG TEAM, NOTTINGHAM, FRWK09 £21,247 - £23,095 FTE (PRO-RATED RATE OF PAY: £18,376 - £19,974), PERMANENT, 32HPW

If you would like to make a difference to people in need, we may have a role for you. 

We are looking for someone with excellent data analysis and communications skills to support our fundraising team, which raises around £1m each year to fund services and support for people with a wide range of needs. 

This role will manage the fundraising database, provide analysis to support fundraising strategy and campaigns, provide liaison and compliance with statutory bodies including HMRC, and technical liaison with providers of specialist online services and software. 

You are a technical specialist, capable of working autonomously but keen to contribute your expertise to support the team’s fundraising effectiveness.

Framework is a charity delivering housing, support, health and employment services to people with a range of needs.  We assist rough sleepers and those at risk of homelessness.  We support excluded youngsters into adulthood, and those just starting work.  We provide treatment for mental health, alcohol and substance problems, and join up services for people with complex needs. 

Through 70 services across the East Midlands, Framework provides both a safety net and a platform for change.  Each year more than 16,000 people approach us for help.  Responding to their needs, respecting their choices and empowering them to achieve, we aim to make life better.

This part time role and Framework’s flexible working policy are perfect if a straight 9-5 job would be tricky.

For more information please contact: Andy Shields

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services, Health Cash Plan.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

97% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disability Confident employer we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application

CVs will not be accepted

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

This is an exciting and challenging opportunity. You will be responsible for working with local volunteer groups and other local networks partners to increase the reach and impact of the MS Society's services and support for people with and affected by MS, ensuring that local groups and other local networks deliver in line with quality standards and follow MS Society policies and procedures.

Position: Local Networks Officer (South)
Reference: DL11
Type: Full-time (35 hours per week), permanent
Location: Home-based in Hampshire, Wiltshire or Dorset
Salary: £32,717 - £37,206 plus excellent benefits
Salary Band: Grade E, Level 2
Department: Services & Support, Local Networks

At the MS Society, we make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive environment where you will make a difference.

About this job

As a Local Network Officer you will have excellent interpersonal skills, a commitment to achieving goals and an understanding of impact and performance measurement and its importance in service development.

You will be able to demonstrate experience of working with teams of volunteers involved in managing and delivering services; experience of increasing the reach, effectiveness or impact of a service and an understanding of change cycles and experience of working through change.

The post will cover the following areas:

Hampshire and Dorset although there will be some travel across the whole of the South area and occasional travel to London.

You will be joining the Society at an exciting stage of its development and this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive and friendly team.

We offer 27 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays), a 35 hour working week, travel loan and various other benefits such as supported developmental opportunities.

As these roles cover large geographical areas a full driving license and everyday access to a car are essential.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 23rd September 2019
Interview date: Wednesday 2nd October 2019

How to apply

In order to apply for this role, please submit an updated CV and supporting statement indicating how you meet the criteria as set out in the person specification in the attached job description.

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity.  We would be grateful if you could complete our equality and diversity monitoring form on our website and submit it with your application.

No agencies please.

This international organisation that works with its member organisations to represent over 10million girls and young women worldwide, is recruiting for a Fundraising Manager to join its small, mixed discipline team which includes programme specialists as well as fundraisers. Working in a really collaborative way this is an excellent opportunity to generate income from strategic partners with a focus on those working internationally.

Key responsibilities within the role will include:

- To support the implementation of both the strategic partnerships and engagement team strategy to identify, cultivate and engage partners that match the organisations visions and aims, and that can deliver significant income
- To support the development of the organisations existing partners, ensuring that reporting requirements are met, and that stewardship plans build closer relationships with partners
- To work closely with staff and volunteers globally to develop fundraising propositions for corporate partners that deliver against strategic priorities whilst meeting partner expectations
- Ensure that propositions are deliverable, measurable, and accurately costed
- To undertake research and networking to identify potential strategic partners, including managing and maintaining a pipeline and prospecting database
- To support budget management and the development of accurate income forecasts - and to ensure accurate reporting to the leadership team and key stakeholders

The charity would love to see applications from individuals with a proven track record of negotiating and securing significant corporate partnerships; as well as of developing relationships and influencing stakeholders. This is a great role for someone with existing corporate fundraising experience who is keen to move into, or grow their career, within the international development sector, or of similar experience gained within a private sector partnerships role.

If you'd like to be considered for this role please send your CV to [email protected] or call on 020 7939 7448 to have an initial chat about the position.

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), race, religion or belief, gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

Over the past six months we in the Development and Alumni Office have reviewed our existing programme for mass fundraising and, with advice from Rosie Dale of More Partners, have developed an exciting plan to diversify our channels for asking, increase donor participation and raise more income to support education at Goldsmiths.

We are seeking a confident and experienced data-driven fundraiser or marketer to lead the implementation of the plan (to be supported by two new roles that you will manage: a Regular Giving and Alumni Communications Officer and a Crowdfunding Assistant).

Your data-driven approach will inform strategy to acquire new donors and retain existing donors – whether that is through telethon fundraising, direct mail or digital. Your outstanding communication, diplomacy and planning skills will be deployed to explore the development of a new crowdfunding platform with the Students’ Union.

You will also be a skilled manager, able to inspire and direct your team members to implement the vision and plan, mitigating any issues and ensuring that goals and targets are measured and met.

The Development and Alumni Office is on a journey to transform the role of philanthropy at Goldsmiths. This was kick-started by a major fundraising campaign completed in 2018 to build a new art gallery, Goldsmiths CCA, and will be consolidated in our work with our new Warden (vice-chancellor), Professor Frances Corner OBE, who is fully committed to fundraising. In addition, we have just developed a robust Alumni Strategy to ensure alumni support (both volunteer and philanthropic) is mobilised for key institutional priorities; and have undertaken a College-wide consultation to develop a new Goldsmiths case for philanthropic support.

Overhauling our regular giving programme will contribute to this transformation; the post-holder who drives this forward will have a major impact on our fundraising and therefore on the many beneficiaries whose lives are transformed by Goldsmiths.

For an informal conversation to find out more about the role and the context at Goldsmiths, please get in touch with Alison Woolley, Director of Development & Alumni Relations, on +44 (0)7595 062 744.

Job title: Fundraising Officer – 21 hours a week (the hours can be worked over a number of days to provide flexibility for family and caring arrangements, this should be discussed and agreed with the CEO)

Accountable to: CEO

Salary: £16,542 for 21 hours a week plus pension scheme (Equivalent to a full time salary of £27,570)

Terms and conditions:15 days annual leave for 21 hour a week contract

Location: Blackheath, London, SE3 9LA

Age Exchange has been improving the health and wellbeing of older people for over 30 years. Following a new partnership with care provider Community Integrated Care (CIC) we are looking to expand, taking our specialist Reminiscence Arts intervention for people with dementia to other parts of the UK outside of London. It’s a really exciting time for us and a chance to achieve our vision of increasing the number of people who benefit from our work.

Nearly four years ago we recruited our first fundraiser and it has made an enormous difference to how we work.  We’ve introduced a CRM system (eTapestry), started direct mail marketing appeals and developed local partnerships and corporate relationships.  The current post holder is moving abroad and we are looking for someone who can lead on our core fundraising programme.  The role is focused on generating core funds and diversifying income streams including corporate relationships, individual giving, legacy fundraising and providing some support to our volunteer community fundraising group ‘Friends of Age Exchange’.

We are a family friendly employer and offer flexibility in how the 21 hours a week are worked. 

To read the full job description and to apply please visit Charity Job who are handling the recruitment process.

Completed applications must be made by midnight on Sunday 22nd September.

Interviews for successful applicants will be held on Monday 30th September.

Please apply online with your CV and covering letter.

Please check your email for confirmation that your application has been received and to follow further instructions if applicable.

Shortlisted applicants will be notified by Tuesday 24th September.

Simplified Recruitment is a Job Advertising Agency working on behalf of Age Exchange. By applying for this position you are giving us permission to pass your CV and covering letter to a third party in relation to recruitment. A full copy of our privacy policy can be viewed on our website.

 Ref: SR505965

The Events and Community Officer will play a key role in delivering Fight for Sight’s challenge event portfolio and engage with a wide range of volunteers, membership groups and associations, students and local businesses.  You will lead on the delivery of key challenge and special events, such as London Marathon, Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon and our own carol concert, Carols in the City. We are looking for a candidate who is a confident  self-starter, who can build rapport quickly, has a natural passion for building relationships and delivering the highest levels of stewardship. You will be an ambitious fundraiser with a minimum of 12 months community or events fundraising under your belt

About us

The Fight for Sight is UK’s leading eye research charity, we help people who are living with eye conditions by finding new pioneering treatments to treat and prevent sight loss. We fund research into all eye conditions, with a focus on four key areas so that we can have the most impact for people with sight loss.

Requirements:

As the ideal candidate, you will have:

• Experience in community and events fundraising
•  Experience gained through engaging supporters in community fundraising
•  Experience managing events
•  Able to work independently, collaboratively and as an effective team member
•  Ability to build rapport quickly with supporters at all levels on the phone and in person
•  Excellent written and verbal communication skills
•  Excellent time management and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise work, handle conflicting demands, and meet tight deadlines
•  Strong IT skills, with good knowledge of MS Office and Raiser’s Edge (or equivalent database)
•  Strong administration skills
•  Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional weekend and evening work at events
•  Commitment to the mission, values and goals of Fight for Sight

​Benefits

We offer a friendly working environment with an excellent benefits package that includes:

• 10% non-contributory pension contribution
•  25 days per annum annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Season ticket loans
•  Excellent parental leave benefits
• Cycle to Work and Tech Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Sociable and friendly office culture with free fruit, regular socials
• Organisational commitment to training and development

Deadlines and interview schedule

To apply, please send a CV and a supporting statement of no more than two pages explaining your interest in this post and how you meet the points in the person specification above. Finally, kindly complete the equal opportunities monitoring form. Applications should be submitted by 9am on Friday, 28th September 2019. First round interviews will be held on Thursday, 3rd October  2019.  For more information about Fight for Sight please visit our website. 

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced and ambitious candidate to lead, improve and implement the fundraising & business development strategy of Osmani Trust which includes raising significant contract and grant income from trusts, local government, corporations and other funding sources.

You will have a wealth of non-profit fundraising experience, preferably within youth, social welfare, education or health, and a track record of meeting your fundraising goals. You will be able to suggest relevant new funders and seize new business opportunities. You find it easy to communicate verbally and in writing and enjoy building collaborative relationships.

This is a rare opportunity to take the helm of Osmani Trust’s ambitious fundraising strategy; leading our charity to think big and aim high in raising the funds needed to make our life-changing work with vulnerable and disadvantaged people possible.

At the perfect time to join our team, you will build our income growth strategy with the freedom to be innovative, creative and make a huge impact at a small but high profile organisation.

Please note that CV’s will not be accepted, application via website only.

Closing date for completed application forms: 5pm, Friday 11 Oct 2019