Community Fundraiser

Closed: 22 July 2019
Fundraising

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  • Salary £25,469 per year
  • Location Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire,Home-based (Hybrid)
  • Job Type Permanent, Full-time
  • Sectors Social Welfare
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Job title: Community Fundraiser

Region: Buckinghamshire

Directorate: Fundraising

Contract: Home Based, Permanent, Full Time, 35 hours per week

Salary: £25,469 per annum

About The Royal British Legion

The Legion is at the heart of a national network that supports our Armed Forces community through thick and thin – ensuring their unique contribution is never forgotten. We’ve been here since 1921 and we’ll be here as long as they need us.

Our Values and Behaviours

Does the following describe you?

  • A desire to provide a great customer service and support

  • Enjoy and thrive in working in teams and with others

  • Passionate about supporting the Armed Forces community and honouring their contribution

  • Come to work each day to be the best you can and to learn and develop

  • An encourager, eager to share your knowledge and experience to help others

If so then we would like you hear from you ….

The Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and commercially minded professional with previous experience of paid or voluntary fundraising and business development, to work in partnership with and support local staff and dedicated front-line volunteers, to raise the profile of the Poppy Appeal and to maximise income generated in this geographical region.

The position is home based and the successful applicant will be expected to live within the county of Buckinghamshire.

Highly motivated and with excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, you’ll be experienced in building effective relationships and developing commercial opportunities with key corporate and community stakeholders. You will have proven experience of working closely with volunteers, be able to recruit, develop and motivate them as well as experience in recruiting the support of and developing relationships with local businesses using your influential yet collaborative style.

Knowledge of the Armed Forces would be an advantage, but it is essential that you have a full driving licence with access to a car and that you are adaptable in your approach, with the flexibility to work some evenings and weekends when necessary.

How to Apply

Please apply by clicking ‘Apply Online’

Closing date for this role is: Monday 22nd July 2019