Position: Statutory Funding Officer
Location: South Downs Centre, Midhurst
Closing Date: 3 October 2021
Interview Date: 14 October 2021
Salary: FTE circa £30k
Hours: Full time or part time considered (minimum 3 days per week)
Type of post: Permanent
 
South Downs National Park Authority is seeking to appoint a Statutory Fundraising Officer to develop and deliver significant funding applications. You will have a track record in Statutory fundraising at a senior level and be able to demonstrate:
 
- Evidence of securing funding from a variety of Statutory Sources, including Lottery Funders, European Funding and UK National and Local Government Funding
- Evidence of securing six and seven figure grants
- Tenacity to develop projects and applications
- Ability to break down complex topics into simple and compelling funding applications
 
We are seeking an individual with excellent personal presentation skills and the ability to work with a broad range of stakeholders internally and externally.
 
This is an exciting opportunity for the right individual. If you feel you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role, we very much look forward to hearing from you.
 
To apply: Please complete the application and monitoring form. All applications must be submitted on the SDNPA application form (CVs will not be considered) & must reach us by 11.30pm 3 October 2021.
 
SDNPA is an inclusive organisation and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, faith and religion, disability and age.
 
We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) for disabled applicants.
 
In all circumstances the SDNPA appoints on merit based on evidence the applicant supplies in meeting the essential criteria for the post.
 
SDNPA Benefits
 
- Local government pension scheme
- Healthcare - includes cash plan, counselling and wellbeing discounts
- 27 days’ annual leave, increasing to 30 days, plus Bank Holidays
- Professional development
- Flexible working
- Cycle to work scheme
- Car sharing
- Use of pool cars
- Regular staff events / activities, which support the SDNPA’s Purposes and Duty