Fundraising Officer - Barnsley, United Kingdom - Age UK Barnsley

Age UK Barnsley

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Barnsley, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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AGE UK BARNSLEY

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:
Fundraising Officer

RESPONSIBLE TO:
Communications and Fundraising Manager

HOURS: 8 hrs weekly (flexible working encouraged)

SALARY:
Pro-rata £ £23449

OTHER TERMS:3% Pension Contributions

33 days holiday (including Bank holidays) Pro Rata

You will be a first-rate fundraiser with a proven track record of delivering effective fundraising campaigns and events, and be willing to support the wider work of promoting Age UK Barnsley as required.

How to apply:

JOB PURPOSE:

To help the organisation to achieve its mission through communicating and engaging with the community to create a network of donors, volunteers, fundraisers and service users;

Raising of vital funds to support the work that Age UK Barnsley does in the Barnsley borough.
Encouraging community support through volunteering and fundraising opportunities

with the objectives of increasing local support and donations.

Developing relationships with individual and corporate supporters
Supporting the Communications & Fundraising Officer (Manager) in raising awareness of Age UK Barnsley's work in the local community and with local organisations.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To support the development and implementation of our community fundraising and promotional strategy

Working with the senior staff team to identify fundraising/promotional opportunities and develop strategies in these areas.
Making effective use of shops, website and social media including maintaining website as necessary to promote the organisation and raise funds.
Identify and pursue funding opportunities alongside senior management
Planning and developing fundraising opportunities and events in conjunction with colleagues.
Monitoring income derived from fundraising activity.

To develop relationships with local organisations and employers

Developing and promoting opportunities to support our work
Researching potential supporters, both corporate and individual
Encouraging and supporting local initiatives by individuals, employers and community organisations
Work with colleagues to develop a fundraising database to assist in this work

To work closely with other staff and volunteers

Recruiting and managing fundraising volunteers
Work with retail managers to develop shop based fundraising opportunities

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

To participate in training as appropriate, to attend staff training and meetings to upgrade personal knowledge and to pass information to staff for their support
To liaise with partner organisations to ensure good relationships
To be aware of and adhere to charity sector best practice and fundraising legislation
To undertake such other duties as may reasonably be required by the Communication & Fundraising Manager

RELATIONSHIPS AND ACCOUNTABILITY

The post holder is accountable to, and managed by Communication & Fundraising Manager
The post holder is expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner.
The post requires confidentiality in relation to service users, staff and volunteers

AGE UK BARNSLEY

PERSON SPECIFICATION

JOB TITLE:
Fundraising Officer

Experience and Skills

Essential

Desirable
Experience in working in fundraising

X
Understanding of good practice in fundraising

X
Financial awareness and ability to monitor fundraising against targets

X
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

X
Good strategic planning skills

X
Current driving licence holder

X
Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise workload

X
Excellent organisational skills

X
Computer literate

X
Ability to meet targets

X
Experience of working with volunteers

X
Involvement in/understanding of the Barnsley Borough

X

Job Type:
Part-time

Part-time hours: 8 per week

Salary:
£22,167.00-£23,449.00 per year

Benefits: