Fundraising & Development Officer (FTC)

Job Title: Fundraising & Development Officer (FTC)

Location: Fully remote, with office based in Waltham Forest

Salary: 18,000 per year (based on working 24 hours per week)

Job Type: Part-time (3 days/24 hours per week) - 1 year fixed term contract

Young Ladies Club aims to raise aspirations in disadvantaged young women to achieve their education and career potential by providing mentoring, confidence building activities and career workshops from positive role models. We envision a world where young women's socio-economic background does not impact educational and career outcomes.

We now have an exciting opportunity for a proactive and highly organised Fundraising & Development Officer to join our team on a 1-year fixed term contract. As the Fundraising & Development Officer, you will have experience in fundraising and grant writing and will be responsible for working across the charity to identify new funding opportunities, preparing high-quality applications, and maintaining relationships with key funders.

As a Fundraising & Development Officer, your responsibilities will be:

• Research and identify potential trusts and foundations to approach for funding.
• Work with the Management team to identify projects and proposals.
• Write compelling funding applications and reports to secure financial support for the charity's projects and initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key and corporate funders, keeping them informed of progress and the impact of their donations.
• Manage a portfolio of existing trusts and foundations, ensuring timely reporting and stewardship.
• Track and manage fundraising data, ensuring accurate records of all communications and activities and preparing regular fundraising reports.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience in fundraising, with a strong focus on trusts and foundations.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to write persuasive proposals and reports.
• Strong research skills and the ability to identify new funding opportunities.
• Experience in managing donor relationships.
• Highly organised, able to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently.
• Proficient in all Microsoft and Google software applications

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Knowledge of Beacon Customer Relations Management system
• Certificate in Fundraising either from the Chartered Institute of Fundraising or equivalent
• A good Marketing and/or Fundraising background
• A commitment to making a positive impact.
• Marketing experience

Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; fundraising officer, fundraising executive, charity fundraiser, partnership executive, area sales, sales, Business Development Manager, Sales Consultant, charity volunteer, grant management, will also be considered for this role.