Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser

• Interview dates:
  Interview dates to be confirmed
• Salary:
  Up to £30,000 per annum + benefits (including 25 days annual leave and pension)

We are looking to appoint an experienced fundraiser to secure new corporate partnerships to help fund the growth of our care services and to build relationships with companies to help them achieve their CSR goals.

Reporting to the Corporate and Community Fundraising Manager, you will be part of a team to drive Rainbow Trust's Corporate income, building and maintaining the pipeline through effective networking, prospecting, and stewardship. You will be responsible for a varied and fulfilling portfolio of accounts to whom you will become a main contact and provide excellent corporate account management, including some accounts raising six-figure sums.

You will work collaboratively towards a 'one team one target' approach across the Fundraising and Engagement department and ensure that the use of technology is maximized and all processes are subject to continuous improvement.

This is an excellent opportunity to maintain a breadth of fundraising experience to position yourself for future fundraising roles with increased responsibility.

Location: Leatherhead, Surrey, flexible working options available.

What we're looking for:

• Friendly, enthusiastic and socially-focused: you quickly connect with others and build effective working relationships. An ability to empathise and communicate effectively about our work with children and families is key.
• A motivating, empathetic and persuasive communicator: you will enjoy preparing and presenting high-quality presentations.
• Knowledge of the principles that underpin good customer care: you adhere to established guidelines, policies and procedures, and provide excellent relationship management.
• You thrive working in a busy environment on multiple priorities simultaneously: results-oriented and a fast learner, you respond quickly to pressure and a changing environment.
• Confident use of MS Office and some experience of using a database: you have strong attention to detail, are comfortable working with data, and produce high-quality accurate work.
• Applications will be particularly welcome from those who have experience of building relationships and raising income: working to secure new business and providing exceptional account management.

What we offer:

We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, including:

• Flexible working hours to balance home and working life.
• Access to the Blue Light Discount Card Scheme and other rewards and discounts.
• Time off in lieu.
• 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays - rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 days to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part-time).
• Bike to work, season ticket loan, and payroll giving schemes.
• Family-friendly policies focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year.
• Pension scheme (we will contribute 5% of your salary and you will contribute at least 3%).
• The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony, and half-day Christmas shopping.
• A recommend a friend recruitment referral bonus.

If you'd like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, click here. More information can also be found in our Candidate Pack.

Rainbow Trust Children's Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical, and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed.

Your covering letter should highlight why your application should be considered above others and clearly state how your experience matches the essential criteria outlined in the Person Specification. Please disclose in your covering letter if you have used AI for any part of your job application.

Interviews will take place at our Head Office in Leatherhead. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.

Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.

Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.