Events, Community - Leatherhead, United Kingdom - Queen Elizabeth's Foundation for Disabled People

Queen Elizabeth's Foundation for Disabled People

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Leatherhead, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Description

Reference number:

RN136

Location:

Leatherhead Court, Woodlands Road, Leatherhead Surrey KT22 0BN

Salary:

£23,500 - £24,000 FTE per annum (depending on experience)

Hours:

37.5 hours per week

Closing date:

Sunday January 15, 2023
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This is an excellent opportunity for someone wanting to gain experience in a fast-paced and high-energy fundraising department. As part of this dynamic team you will get hands on experience of initiating, organising and attending key fundraising events, developing and securing new corporate partnerships and also engaging with our local community groups.

As well as great experience in this role, you will work within the wider Engagement and Partnerships Department (formerly referred to as Fundraising) to develop knowledge, skills and experience of how the teams work together to support the QEF.

Job Purpose
Based in the Engagement and Partnerships department in Leatherhead, Surrey, the postholder is responsible for supporting and working alongside the Senior Executive and Events, Community and Partnerships Manager in the following areas:

To assist the Events, Community and Partnerships Team with the necessary research on companies across four main streams: Charity of the Year, sponsorship, commercial and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funding
Develop a stewardship programme for community and corporate prospects and partners
Maintain the database of events supporters, community contacts and corporate partners throughout the fundraising cycle
Assist in the planning of events and raising sponsorship for events
Support the team in their ongoing events and community activity

About you

You will be:

Passionate about your area of work
Creative, innovative and enthusiastic, with the ability to inspire and motivate others, both internally and externally
A creative thinker with the ability to develop innovative fundraising activities
Have the ability and passion for relationship building and event management
Able to plan systematically and manage resources in an organised way, prioritising workload and meeting deadlines
Clean driving licence
Some experience of organising, coordinating and implementing successful fundraising events
Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays

About the team

The Events, Community and Partnership Team is led by an Assistant Director and is supported by three roles (including this one) together with a fleet of volunteers.

The team works within the larger Engagement and Partnerships department, comprising Supporter Engagement and Legacies and Philanthropy.

Being part of QEF means

Actively participating in learning, development and feedback opportunities
Promoting QEF's Equal Opportunities policy
Being an active team player
Being an ambassador of QEF's Values and Behaviours

Benefits
***Being part of QEF means that you will be valued as a key member of a charity that is passionate about its work. You'll gain a sense of professional satisfaction from knowing that every day you have worked as a team to improve someone else's life. Whether you work in one of our client-facing services, or at the head office, you'll never be far away from the inspiring journey of our service users.

In addition, you'll receive:

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (prorata)
Pension and Life Assurance
Westfield Healthcare Cash back scheme and shopping discounts
Free onsite parking
Range of training opportunities provided to ensure career development

Further Information

Location: we offer hybridworking. This role will be based at our Head Offices in Leatherhead with some remote working available.

How to Apply

To download a copy of the QEF Application Form please visit the 'How to Apply' section of this website

Disability Confident Employer

QEF is proud to be an equal opportunities employer
We guarantee to interview all applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy and to consider each applicant on their ability to do the job