We currently have an exciting role available in our Fundraising Team, a full time Trusts Fundraising Officer role:
Trusts Fundraising Officer
Summary
- Reports To: Trusts Fundraising Manager
- Location: Home-based in the South West
- Contract: Permanent, full time (35 hours per week)
- Salary: £24,000 – £25,000
- Benefits: 25 days plus public holidays pro rata, Employee Assistance Programme, Bike to Work Scheme, additional birthday day-off, 5% pension contribution, WFH Allowance
- Application: Application Form
- Closing Date: Tuesday 16th June at 23:59
The Role
If you have a talent for story telling, are looking for a role where your words can make a lasting impact and are passionate about giving vulnerable young people life changing opportunities, then this is the job for you. We’re seeking a talented individual who can tell our story and help secure vital funding from trusts and grant-makers.
Trusts and other grant-makers are an important source of funding for our charity. As we look ahead, we’re expanding our Trusts fundraising portfolio to meet the growing needs of our programmes. This is where you come in.
As our Trusts Fundraising Officer, you’ll be an inspiring storyteller whose enthusiasm for our work shines through in your writing. You’ll play a key role in researching new funders, crafting compelling funding applications and keeping our supporters engaged with our work. Your work will involve developing case studies and gathering evidence to show the need for our services. This will help secure sustainable funding. You’ll be supported by our experienced Trusts Fundraising Manager to build lasting relationships with funders. Together, you’ll keep them engaged and informed about the positive impact they’re making on the young people we support.
The Trusts Fundraising Officer must be self-motivated, well organised, able to multi-task, have good administration skills and understand the “power of the outdoors”. Paid or voluntary experience in a fundraising environment is essential but this may be your first fundraising job. This is a great opportunity for somebody looking to take the first or next step in their career, with plenty of scope to develop your skills and experience within a supportive team. Whilst the role is home-based you must live in the South West to ensure easy access for in-person meetings.
What We’re Looking For
- Outstanding communication skills – You can write clearly, persuasively and passionately. You’re confident speaking to others about the charity’s work.
- Writing experience – You have experience writing successful funding applications, proposals, or compelling articles, ideally but not necessarily with a fundraising focus
- Fundraising experience – You may not have written a grant application before but you should have some paid or voluntary experience in a fundraising capacity.
- Attention to detail – You take pride in your work, have a good eye for detail and a thorough approach.
- Creativity – able to put together eye-catching proposals, impact graphics and social media posts.
- Self-motivation and organisation – You’re able to manage your own time and prioritise effectively.
- Passion for the outdoors and youth development – You understand the importance of giving vulnerable young people outdoor experiences and are willing to put on your waterproofs and join in on our activities and camps to witness first-hand the difference the Youth Adventure Trust makes.
- Willingness to learn – if you think you have what it takes but don’t have lots of experience as a Trusts Fundraiser, this role comes with plenty of scope to develop your writing skills and gain experience within a supportive team environment.
Job Description and Person Specification
To find out more about this role, including the Job Description and the Person Specification, download our Job Pack below
To Apply
If you have any questions please contact Louise Balaam, Director of Fundraising and Engagement, on 07904 037525 or email her. Apply by submitting the application form below which has space for you to detail how you meet the person specification. CVs will not be accepted. The closing date for this role is Tuesday 16th June at 23:59
Safer Recruitment
The Youth Adventure Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and requires all employees to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment and in compliance with current employment legislation, and relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance.
Please be advised;
- a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Disclosure will be required for this post;
- we will seek references on shortlisted candidates before a second interview, and may approach previous employers for information to verify particular experience or qualifications;
- if the applicant is shortlisted, any relevant issues arising from his or her references or application will be taken up at interview;
- in accordance with due diligence checks, online searches may be conducted as part of the selection process on shortlisted candidates;
- if the applicant is currently working with children, on either a paid or voluntary basis, his or her current employer will be asked about disciplinary offences relating to children, including any in which the penalty is “time expired” (e.g. where a warning could no longer be taken into account in any new disciplinary hearing), and whether the applicant has been the subject of any child protection concerns, and if so, the outcome of any enquiry or disciplinary procedure. If the applicant is not currently working with children but has done so in the past, then contact will be made with that employer who will be asked about these issues; and
- applicants should note that providing false information is an offence and could result in the application being rejected, or dismissal if the applicant has been selected, and possible referral to the police.
Please review our Safeguarding Policy
Equal Opportunities and Diversity Statement
The Youth Adventure Trust is an equal opportunities employer, values diversity and is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment.