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This is a hybrid role, the candidate will be expected to travel to the following areas as well as working from home: Luton, London. Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes and Slough
PURPOSE OF YOUR ROLE
Leadership of the fundraising function at Caudwell Youth. You will be responsible for our fundraising strategy, working with the CEO. You will take a personal lead on high value giving from Corporate and Major Donors.
Responsible as part of the Senior Leadership Team for the overall leadership of Caudwell Youth. Promoting the mission, vision and values of the charity, and the development and implementation of our strategic plan.
A fixed term role for approx 12 months to provide maternity cover (subject to extension depending on employee return date).
IN YOUR ROLE
* You are innovative and have a responsibility for developing and changing practice and services in varied levels of complexity;
* You are a leader with considerable responsibility and the ability to research, analyse complex challenges and create clear strategic responses;
* You are responsible in your area of specialism for service improvement and strategic development likely in conjunction with other leaders and influenced by the wider teams you are responsible for;
* You are accountable for the performance of the specialist areas you are responsible for and your own personal performance;
* Your work will have named legal responsibilities and accountabilities;
* You are accountable to the CEO.
Corporate Leadership
* As part of the Senior Leadership Team work with the Board of Trustees to: develop and progress the organisation's strategy, set and manage the organisation's budget and ensure risks are managed effectively
* Lead by example, instilling a values-led and inclusive culture
* As part of the SLT work with and for young people to ensure Caudwell Youth makes the greatest possible difference to their lives.
* Lead the development of the fundraising strategy to grow and diversify the charity's income, with support from the CEO.
* Evolve our fundraising function to maximise benefit to the charity; developing additional or existing income streams as set out in the fundraising strategy, with support from the CEO
* Lead the implementation of the fundraising strategy, setting annual plans, income targets and budgets
* Establish and grow an effective, high-performing fundraising function. Provide effective leadership for the team (Fundraising Manager and Fundraising Assistant). Nurture and develop colleagues to achieve their potential.
* Ensure systems and processes are in place for effective management and development of the fundraising function, including compliance with the Fundraising Regulator and our policies.
* Manage the fundraising budget, reforecasting income and expenditure throughout the year and reporting progress to the SLT and the Board of Trustees.
* Evaluate the effectiveness of fundraising activities and adapt plans where appropriate.
* Be an ambassador for Caudwell Youth and support the CEO in this role
* Involve young people in fundraising developments and activities as appropriate, championing a collaborative and participatory culture.
* Lead the development of the fundraising strategy to grow and diversify the charity's income, with support from the CEO.
* Evolve our fundraising function to maximise benefit to the charity; developing additional or existing income streams as set out in the fundraising strategy, with support from the CEO
* Lead the implementation of the fundraising strategy, setting annual plans, income targets and budgets
* Establish and grow an effective, high-performing fundraising function. Provide effective leadership for the team (Fundraising Manager and Fundraising Assistant). Nurture and develop colleagues to achieve their potential.
* Ensure systems and processes are in place for effective management and development of the fundraising function, including compliance with the Fundraising Regulator and our policies.
* Manage the fundraising budget, reforecasting income and expenditure throughout the year and reporting progress to the SLT and the Board of Trustees.
* Evaluate the effectiveness of fundraising activities and adapt plans where appropriate.
* Be an ambassador for Caudwell Youth and support the CEO in this role
* Involve young people in fundraising developments and activities as appropriate, championing a collaborative and participatory culture.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: £45,990.00-£50,000.00 per year
Expected hours: No more than 37.5 per week
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Flexitime
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Paid volunteer time
* Private dental insurance
* Private medical insurance
* Sick pay
* Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Watford WD17 3EW