Fundraising Engagement Officer

Closed: 09 April 2018
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  • Salary £22,000 to £24,000
  • Location Exeter, Devon, South West (On-site)
  • Job Type Permanent
  • Sectors Youth/Children
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Exeter Deaf Academy (“the Academy”) is a charity that provides nurturing education and care tailored to the individual needs of Deaf young people.  The sense of belonging to an inspiring bilingual community transforms students as they develop language skills and journey towards independence and fulfilling their own potential.

Are you an enthusiastic and committed individual looking to join a small but ambitious team who are about to launch a new capital funding appeal?

In the spring of this year the Academy will begin to build a groundbreaking, purpose-built facility scheduled to open in 2019. This new world-class Academy will change the lives of Deaf students. It will break down barriers to Deaf young people, bring communities together and enable families to thrive.

We are looking for a dynamic individual who will work as a key member of the Fundraising and Marketing teams in delivering the funds and awareness needed to make our Appeal a success.

This is a role for someone with excellent experience of developing strong relationships with individuals, groups, companies and volunteers. You will be a confident self-starter with the ability to research and form new key relationships, promoting our message and appeal aims and securing fundraising support. You will be experienced in delivering excellent customer care, developing relationships with donors/customers to ensure long term support. You will develop good working relationships both within the Academy and with external bodies, being willing to work flexibly and as a member of a collaborative team. 

We are looking for an individual who is a team player with a can-do attitude, being pro-active in developing external relationships, spotting fundraising opportunities and delivering effective ‘products’ that enable us to hit our appeal fundraising target.

Our vision is a brighter future for Deaf young people. If you feel you could be part of this story, we would like to hear from you.

Terms & Conditions: 37 hours per week over 5 days, permanent contract starting as soon as possible.

Benefits include:  30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, 8% employer pension contribution, Life Assurance and sponsorship to complete BSL qualifications. 

For a job description and an application form please contact the Human Resources team or visit our website.

Closing date for applications:  9th April

Interview Date: 18th April

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults; as such an enhanced DBS disclosure is required.

The Academy is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion for all its students and staff.

 (Registered Charity No. 1124523).