Fundraiser and Grants Officer

Location
Southampton, Hampshire
Salary
£32,000 p.a.
Posted
15 Oct 2024
Closes
05 Nov 2024
Contract type
Permanent

We’re looking for someone with energy, motivation, and experience to be able to make an instant and vital impact on the organisation; someone who can understand the big picture, has good attention to detail and can make things happen. The role will focus on increasing income from donations and sustaining our current grant income; both playing a key role in maintaining our frontline services and impact work. With plans around developing our supporter base and growing our number of regular donors already in place, you will not only have the opportunity to quickly become involved in key activities but also the chance to influence these plans through your own expertise. The position will report to the Grants Manager and work closely with the Comms and Marketing Officer as well as the wider Beyond the Streets team.

You’ll need…

  • experience of writing compelling copy to inspire people to donate
  • experience of working in a charity fundraising environment
  • experience of leading on digital fundraising events/campaigns and community fundraising  appeals
  • understanding of violence against women & girls and be passionate about making a difference
  • strong interpersonal skills so you’ll quickly build rapports with internal and external stakeholders
  • to be a self-motivator as well as keen collaborator, who enjoys working within a team and thrives on achieving goals
  • to be a creative thinker, who is solution focused, with a natural attention to detail

Research shows that sometimes people will not apply for a job if they don’t meet all the criteria. Therefore if you’re interested in the role but only meet some and not all the criteria, we’d love for you to apply! You may be the person who is the best fit for our team and this role; we wouldn’t want you or us to miss out!

All those that are shortlisted and invited to interview will receive a pre-interview pack that will include an introduction to the friendly interview panel and the list of questions that they will be asking.

Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR)

Due to nature of this role involving engaging with women around the subject of violence against women, this post is restricted to female applicants under Section 9 of the Equality Act 2010. 

You’ll enjoy…

  • Competitive pay – earn up to £32,000 (FTE)
  • Flexible working – incorporating a Time off in Lieu system
  • Career opportunities – develop yourself and your career in a specialist VAWG sector, reputable national organisation
  • Personal development allowance – to further your work-based skills and knowledge
  • Cycle to work scheme – tax free allowance to buy
  • Tech Buying Scheme – spread the cost of personal technology equipment and homeware across 12 months via payroll
  • Travel season ticket loan scheme - an interest-free loan to enable team members to purchase a season ticket for travel between their usual place of residence and their usual place of work