Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser
Employer: Youth First
Closing on: Monday, 17th January, 2022, 9am
Working Pattern: Full Time (35 hrs per week);
Salary: £35,000 per annum
Location: Bellingham Gateway Youth Centre, 185 Brookehowse Rd, SE6 3TT with ability for remote working where suitable
About the role
We looking for a talented and ambitious individual to generate income for Youth First through the development and implementation of a Trust & Foundations strategy. This will involve the planning and writing of funding bids, reporting on previous grants and the research of new funding opportunities.
We are embarking on a period of growth and this post will be a core part of it. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and skilled Trusts and Foundations fundraiser who is confident and capable in taking the lead on this key strand of our fundraising stream.
You will be supported by the Deputy CEO, and will have autonomy to lead on large trusts and grants applications.
About Youth First
Youth First’s mission is to support and improve young people’s lives through positive activities; adventure play and the provision of safe spaces. Youth First was born from the passion of youth and play workers to create a means to sustain and ideally grow youth work for young people aged 8-19 (up to 25 with SEND), first in Lewisham and now beyond.
Essential requirements
- At least 2 years’ experience developing funding bids in the charity sector
- Track record in securing 5, 6 and 7 figures funds through bids and applications to grant giving and statutory bodies
- Experience of, and ability to, prepare high quality applications
- Experience of setting up and maintaining digital systems to record fundraising activity
- Experience of working successfully with operations teams to prepare applications for projects
- Understanding of how to develop compelling proposals, combined with the ability to demonstrate clear outcomes and impact
- Good understanding of where to source information on Trusts & Foundations, with the research skills to identify new funding opportunities
- Understanding of fundraising/knowledge of fundraising practice and standards
- Ability to write bids, applications and reports at the highest level, including proof reading skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships internally and externally
- Ability to interpret and analyse numerical and statistical data
- Ability to work independently and use own initiative
- Proficient use of IT in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and knowledge of fundraising CRM databases would be an advantage
- Capable of delivering results to tight deadlines and under pressure
- Strong attention to detail
- Please note this position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check
What you can expect
- Youth First will give you the opportunity to advance your skills
- Flexible working
- Excellent pension package with Standard Life
- Competitive salary
- 26 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
- Committed management team giving continuous support
- High performance is recognised and rewarded
- Training courses in a variety of topics
- Cycle to work scheme
- Computer loan scheme
- Employee Forum
- Employee Excellence Award
- Diverse workforce
- Staff socials
How to apply
Please complete the application form on the Youth First website or send a covering letter and CV addressing the shortlisting criteria to recruitmentyf@youthfirst.org.uk
Interviews will be week commencing: 31 January 2022
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