Regional Fundraising Officer - 12-Month FTC: North West

Closed: 06 February 2019
Fundraising Volunteer Management Regional

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  • Salary Circa £30,000 per annum
  • Location Greater Manchester,Merseyside,Cheshire West and Chester,home-based (Hybrid)
  • Job Type Contract
  • Sectors Health, Medical
  • Job Reference : RFO/18/26

Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK’s leading dementia research charity dedicated to diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure. Backed by our passionate scientists and supporters, we’re challenging the way people think about dementia, bringing together the people and organisations who can speed up progress, and investing in research to make life-changing breakthroughs possible.

We are looking for an ambitious fundraiser to join our regional community team on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract. The successful candidate will take ownership of fundraising activity in the North West of England including Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Lancashire, Cumbria, Cheshire and the Isle of Man. This region is full of exciting fundraising events, now all we need is a dedicated fundraiser to seek out further opportunities to engage with and secure income from individuals, groups and corporates across the North West area.

Main tasks include:

  • Use own initiative to extend volunteer networks, recruit new volunteers, develop new groups and supporters, and respond to fundraising opportunities.
  • Identify and apply for 'Charity of the Year’ partnerships with corporates in the region and account manage these relationships up to a value of £75,000 per annum.
  • Provide high-quality account/relationship management to volunteer groups and regional corporate partners.
  • Support existing volunteer fundraisers to encourage continued loyalty to the charity and to maximise funds raised, in accordance with fundraising legislation and good practice.
  • Ensure that fundraising activity is implemented and managed locally by supporting and facilitating the development of groups and volunteers across the region.
  • Liaise with local community organisations to extend income and activity in line with strategy.
  • Provide face-to-face talks and presentations to community organisations.
  • Arrange appropriate volunteer representation at events in the community, spreading the charity’s reach cost-effectively.

Location: Home based, within the North West.

Salary: Circa £30,000 per annum, plus benefits, car allowance and associated expenses (if applicable).

Please review the Vacancy Pack for more details about this role.

Initial interviews will be held on the 5th February 2019, with a potential secondary date which is to be confirmed. All interviews will be held in the Manchester area, please indicate in your cover letter if you are unable to attend on this date.

The closing date for applications is the 17th February 2019. We would encourage you to submit your application as the earliest opportunity as the closing date may be brought forward at any time.

In order to be considered, please create an online account using our Online Recruitment System which can be accessed thorugh out Job pages. You will be able to attach a CV and covering letter to your application, track your application and view other vacancies that may be of interest.

To view further details about the role and the benefits of working for Alzheimer's Research UK, please visit our website.