Brain Tumour Research
Okehampton, Devon
Dec 08, 2022
Full time
Brain Tumour Research is an ambitious charity, passionate about finding a cure for brain tumours through the establishment of dedicated Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence around the UK and challenging the Government and larger cancer charities to increase the national investment for research into brain tumours to £35 million a year and bring parity with other cancers. Our vision is to find a cure for all types of brain tumours. Our mission is to increase the UK investment in brain tumour research. Community Fundraiser - Devon, Cornwall, SomersetContract Type: Full Time (35 hours pw) - Permanent Salary: Circa £28k pa Location: Home based, Devon, Cornwall, Somerset Reports to: Community Development Manager Direct reports: None Following a year of change we are looking to grow our team in order to increase our contribution to the national investment in brain tumour research and to do more of our vital campaigning work in line with our 2025 strategy. Job purpose: As a Community Fundraiser you will support our mission, by delivering on our strategic plans, objectives and mission, through generating and growing our income through community fundraising activities. Raising awareness and engaging people with the work Brain Tumour Research does is another key purpose of this role. This is currently achieved through the recruitment and then supporting the fundraising of individuals, challenge event participants, our Fundraising Groups and Charity of the Year partnerships. As well as growing our supporter base, you will sustain our supporter base and provide excellent stewardship at all times. Brain Tumour Research holds annual challenges and events to generate income, however as well as using these opportunities to generate income for the charity, our Community Fundraisers will: Own the recruitment of new prospects and all stewardship of supporters for our three key Wear A Hat Day events taking place throughout the year Develop and build the relationship with our Research Centre of Excellence in Plymouth Stewardship and management of Challenge events in your area and promotion Seek new opportunities to maximise fundraising across Devon, Cornwall, Somerset If you are passionate, energetic, professional and hardworking, and you think you've got what it takes to help us achieve our mission, then we would welcome your application. Please note, in addition to a competitive salary, employment benefits include a generous holiday allowance, occupational sick pay, access to private healthcare, and free parking. Closing Date: Monday 12th December 2022 Early applications are encouraged, interviews will commence before the closing date if suitable candidates are identified. Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. No agencies please.