We’re hiring!
Are you an experienced fundraiser with a passion for using your skills to improve the lives of older people? Join our team!
We are looking for a results-driven Fundraising Lead to build our fundraising programme. You will work alongside our CEO to drive forward the charity’s fundraising work and create a culture of fundraising across the team.
This is a rare opportunity to:
Lead our income-generation as a sole dedicated fundraiser
Build and shape our fundraising, with a focus on individual giving and corporate partnerships
Deliver our new strategy
Join a small but influential charity with a strong cause
Having laid the groundwork for our fundraising over the past year, we are looking to accelerate our income generating efforts and implement our new fundraising strategy. You will engage with individuals, communities and corporate organisations to build and strengthen our supporter base.
This could be an excellent opportunity for an ambitious fundraiser who is ready to take the next step in their career. While previous experience leading an entire fundraising function is not essential, we are looking for someone with a successful track record in fundraising who is excited by the opportunity to shape and grow our income and make a real difference to the lives of older people needing care.
Leading this work, you will have the opportunity to think creatively to develop our income-generating potential and roll out a programme of work. It is a varied and diverse role; developing and delivering our fundraising success.
Being welcomed into our small, friendly team, you will work closely with colleagues to ensure our fundraising reflects our unique, in-demand advice service and our influencing work to improve the care system. Working alongside colleagues who are experts in their field, there will be dedicated time for co-learning and sharing knowledge and skills.
You will join the organisation during an exciting period of change. As a longstanding charity, we have been providing support to older people needing care for over 30 years. With a healthy balance sheet, we are investing in growth and seeking to diversify and increase our reach across the UK. You will be part of a small charity having a big impact, as a leading voice in the sector.
The ideal candidate will be a proactive, creative, can-do person who enjoys being hands-on and capitalising on opportunities. You will have a passion for championing the rights of older people needing care, and an enthusiasm for using your skills to affect change. Even if you feel you don’t meet all the criteria outlined in the person specification, if you’re keen to learn and to apply your skills, we’d love to hear from you!
What you can expect from us
Friendly, welcoming, supportive colleagues in the staff team and on the Board of Trustees
A Trustee Board which recognises and drives the strategic importance of fundraising
One-to-one support from an experienced, empathetic line manager
Peer support from colleagues in the staff team
Regular contact with colleagues and weekly team meetings to share advice insights, updates and impact
A thorough induction to the charity, our work and mission
Training to help you fulfil your role and to develop your knowledge of care issues across the UK
Opportunities for sharing skills and knowledge with colleagues who are experts in their fields
Being part of a dynamic team pushing for real change in the care sector
Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme – access to counselling, adviceline and other wellbeing support
Hybrid working – the role can be carried out from anywhere in the UK, although attendance at face-to-face team meetings and training days will be required
Flexible working – we welcome applications from candidates wishing to work full time or part time and will consider job shares or other options such as compressed hours
More details about the role and how to apply are in the job pack. The deadline is 9am on Tuesday 1 September. We look forward to hearing from you!