Fundraising Coordinator

Choice Housing Trust is a not-for-profit organisation that has been around since 2004, providing supported housing for hundreds of people experiencing homelessness in Sheffield.

We are aiming for excellence in all we do, and to help meet this aim we are now recruiting for an experienced Fundraising Co-ordinator to secure funding for our innovative homelessness projects. - Current projects include providing support to residents who are survivors of domestic abuse, support for people experiencing mental health issues, and people recovering from substance dependency.

The Fundraising Co-ordinator will be responsible for developing a fundraising strategy, researching possible funding opportunities, preparation and submission of grant applications, crowdfunding appeals, tendering for contracts, corporate and individual sponsorship, and raising awareness of our work via social media campaigns.

This will be a challenging role that requires someone who is bold and ambitious in their professional fundraising capacity, knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and has a genuine desire for helping some of the most vulnerable people in society.

We are seeking a fundraiser who already has experience of conducting successful fundraising campaigns and grant applications, and is aware of the various forms of funding that may be available. We would expect the successful candidate to already have completed some fundraising training, although further training will also be provided.

The successful candidate MUST have excellent communication skills in English, legible handwriting, attention to detail, and a high standard of office IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Dropbox).

Previous knowledge, interest, or experience, of homelessness projects is not essential, but may be advantageous.

Summary of main benefits:

• Salary: £11,310 actual (£27,898 FTE pro-rata). This works out at £14.50 per hour, for 15 hours per week = £11,310 pa. PLUS a commission on funds raised (giving potentially unlimited earnings).
• Contract type: Part-time, permanent.
• Work pattern: 15 hours per week, based on 2 x 7.5 hour working days per week.
• Flexible work days (Monday to Friday) to suit the candidate.
• Location: Our serviced office in Worksop, S81 8AP.
• Holidays: 30 days paid holiday per annum pro-rata (including public holidays).
• Pension scheme: 4% employer contribution.
• Casual dress.
• Free on-site parking.
• Free unlimited SIM.
• Probationary period: 6 months.

The appointment is subject to a satisfactory DBS check, and satisfactory references.

Candidates must have access to their own vehicle (and a full driving licence), as some travel to our Sheffield sites may be required.

Please submit your CV, plus a covering letter explaining why you are suitable for this role.

Closing date is 24/02/2023. Interviews will take place early March.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We are therefore advising candidates to apply as soon as possible.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 15 per week

Salary: £27,898.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Commission pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Worksop, S81 8AP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you have experience of writing successful funding bids or tenders?

Experience:

• Fundraising: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• full driving licence (and access to a car) (required)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 24/02/2023
Expected start date: 03/04/2023