Organisation Durham Cricket C.I.C. Salary Starting from £27,000 (plus commission to be agreed) Location Chester le Street Contract type (Full time) Closing date 16 June 2024 Job Description Job Overview:
This newly created job will be looking to greatly expand the fundraising and event programme of the Foundation. The person will lead on delivering agreed fundraising targets, setting, and delivering a full and varied calendar of events, raising the profile of the Foundation. The role will also run community cricket outreach events.
Main Duties:
• Lead on all fundraising activities for the Foundation with specific focus on the agreed targets. This will include partnership arrangements, pursuing available grants and identifying opportunities for enhancing community activity of whatever nature especially with health and wellbeing in mind, and at games and specific fundraising events.
• Agree an annual Fundraising and Events Strategy for the Foundation in partnership with the DCF Finance committee.
• Build relationship with associated fundraising partners to broaden the reach and impact of the work of the Foundation.
• Sell tickets for events, working in partnership with Durham Cricket where applicable.
• Maximise fundraising through new and innovative methods.
• Promote the work of the Foundation at Fundraising events and through associated media and literature.
• Manage and deliver events or other activities that aim to generate donations or more generally increase awareness of the Foundation.
• Secure funding by approaching trusts, businesses, or individuals.
• Create and deliver campaigns for donations.
• Create and maintain performance reports to ensure clear visibility of the efforts required to reach the target.
The Person
The successful candidate will have the following experience/skill/qualities:
ESSENTIAL:
• Experience in a similar role, either paid or voluntary.
• Track record of event management.
• Passion for working within the charitable sector.
• Being creative and innovative to constantly find new ways to raise funds.
• Track record of meeting fundraising targets.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Ability to work in a busy environment with financial targets.
• Ability to respond to tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, ability to create and maintain relationships, and thrives on teamwork.
• Ability to learn quickly and a ‘can do’ attitude.
• Good Computer literacy, including MS Office.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Emotional intelligence and ability to influence.
• Ability to use initiative.
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Some flexibility around working hours will be required including evenings and weekends.
Satisfactory ECB DBS Check, and the right to work in the United Kingdom
OTHER CONDITIONS
The post holder will be based at Seat Unique Riverside as part of the department. Due to the nature of the work the post holder will carry out his/her duties as such times/days which are most effective to perform the tasks required. This will involve some out of hours work – evenings, weekends, Bank Holidays, as necessary. There will also be significant travel around the region to meet different organisations.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES IN EMPLOYMENT POLICY STATEMENT
It is the policy of Durham Cricket to treat all employees and job applicants fairly and equally regardless of age, disability, gender, reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Furthermore, Durham Cricket will ensure that no requirement or condition will be imposed without justification which could disadvantage individuals purely on any of the above situations.
We recognize and value the difference and individual contribution that people make to the organisation. We strive to ensure that diversity as well as equality is embedded in all our policies, procedures and practices, responding to employees’ needs and encouraging employee development to increase their contribution to effective service delivery.
SAFER RECRUITMENT POLICY
Durham Cricket is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our services.
HOURS
Full Time, 35 hours per week
HOLIDAYS
28 days per annum (pro rata) which includes the 8 statutory Bank Holidays in England & Wales.
PENSION SCHEME
Automatic Enrolment into the Royal London Group Personal Pension Plan. Matched employee contributions up to a maximum contribution of 5% of Basic Salary.
WORKPLACE
Durham Cricket, Seat Unique Riverside, Chester-le-Street, DH3 3QR
How to apply To apply for the role please complete the job application form (available on our website via the direct link below) and email it to recruitment@durhamcricket.co.uk Closing date for applications – Friday 16th June 2024Download the application form here: https://www.durhamcricket.co.uk/privacy-policy/cookies-policy/careers1/
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