Head of Fundraising / Development (Maternity Cover)
- Employer
- Charisma Recruitment Ltd
- Location
- Bristol
- Salary
- £40,000
- Closing date
- 10 Oct 2018
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- Function
- Fundraising
- Sector
- Children & Youth, Education
- Hours
- Full Time
- Contract Type
- Contract
Job Details
Job Title: Head of Fundraising / Development (Maternity Cover)
Salary: £40,000
Contract: 11 month maternity cover
Staff reports: Two Development Officers, a Fundraising Intern and Fundraising Volunteers
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, very occasional evening/weekend work and occasional travel
Location: Bristol
We are working in partnership with a fantastic interactive education centre looking to appoint a Head of Fundraising/Development (maternity cover). The charity is currently running a major fundraising campaign and the Head of Fundraising/Development will play a key role in progressing the campaign alongside coordinating fundraising activities for the charity’s rolling programme of projects.
In order to succeed in this role, you will be able to demonstrate:
- at least five years of fundraising experience, with success at delivering against financial targets within deadlines and securing six-figure grants
- the ability to network, build and manage high value relationships
- knowledge of philanthropic motivations and current funding trends
- excellent budget management skills and the ability to work effectively with limited resources
- experience and confidence in managing multiple projects simultaneously
- excellent verbal and written communication skills
You will be a natural leader and strategist, with the ability to think laterally and to optimise on diverse funding opportunities. An understanding of education, culture and science charities would be an advantage for this role.
This is a fantastic opportunity for the right person. Our client is looking to interview suitable candidates ASAP. To apply please submit your CV (Word document) and supporting statement as soon as possible to info@charismarecruitment.co.uk quoting our reference JO1576.
For any further information, please contact Philippa Bryant, Recruitment Consultant on 01962 813300 or email info@charismarecruitment.co.uk quoting our reference JO1576.
Closing date for applications: ASAP
Company
At Charisma, we believe that every candidate should be treated with respect and care, whether they are applying for a Chair, Trustee, Chief Executive or administrative role. We will work with all our candidates to ensure that they stand the best possible chance to succeed in securing a role that is perfectly suited to match their skills, background, passion and ambitions. For those who require it, we can offer advice on compiling CV’s and supporting statements. Follow up and after-care is also vital, so once you have started your new role, we will maintain contact to ensure that all is going well.
Some feedback from a candidate we have successfully placed:
“Now I have been in my new post for a week, I feel I must write to you to commend you on both the recruitment process I have just undergone and the personal support I have received. I could not have expected a better experience of a recruitment process - and even had I not been appointed I would have written in the same vein. I can understand why Charisma was recommended to me by a friend and I will certainly do the same in the future.”
- Website
- http://www.charismarecruitment.co.uk/
- Telephone
- 01962 813300
- Location
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2nd Floor, Star Lane House
Staple Gardens
Winchester
Hampshire
SO23 9AD
GB
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