We are looking for a Community Lead to be responsible for developing relationships with individuals, community groups, schools, faith groups and volunteers to inspire and maximise fundraising opportunities within the community.
This is a hybrid role based on the Essex border with East London.
The Charity
A warm and welcoming hospice, dedicated to providing care for those who have been diagnosed with a serious illness.
You would be joining a welcoming team at an ambitious and motivated organisation, known for promoting equality, diversity and inclusion offering flexibility, competitive salaries and an excellent working environment.
The Role
Deliver and grow community fundraising activity within the area.
Act as the first point of contact for community supporters, providing excellent stewardship, guidance, and encouragement.
Proactively identify and develop new fundraising opportunities across the regional area.
Promote and deliver hospice-led community fundraising events and initiatives (e.g. coffee mornings, fun runs, fayres, in-memory activities).
Work closely with other Community Officers, sharing insights and experiences to improve the overall community fundraising team.
Recruit, train, and support community fundraising volunteers.
The Candidate
Demonstrable Community Fundraising experience
Experience of line management, providing leadership and guidance to teams.
Demonstrable experience of building effective relationships with supporters, resulting in sustainable income
Experience of analysing fundraising activity providing actionable insight to future activity for themselves and those they manage.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.