Job Description

Position Title:

Corporate Fundraiser

Location:

Leicestershire (predominately Loughborough, Hinckley & Hybrid)

Hours of duty:

30 hours per weekover 4 or 5 days

Salary:

19.28 per hour/ 30,159.51 per annum(37,196.73 pro rata)

Contract Type:

Permanent

Please note, unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship at this time.

To apply for this role please send a CV and covering letter. Please make sure your covering letter clearly demonstrates your expertise and how you meet the role requirements. This should be a minimum of 500 words and not exceed 2 pages.

About us:

Falcon Support Services provides supported accommodation and community projects to those that are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or vulnerable in the community.

Our service helps vulnerable people by providing safe and secure accommodation with our staff working alongside clients to help them develop their skills, so they can move away from homelessness to living healthy, independent and positive lives, contributing to their community.

Role Purpose:

We are seeking an experienced Corporate Fundraiser to manage and grow relationships. You will act as the key point of contact for corporate partners, building long-term relationships, developing partnerships, and maximising fundraising income to support our mission. This is a varied and externally facing role requiring excellent communication skills, creativity, and strategic thinking.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning:

Contribute to the development and delivery of Falcon Support Services Fundraising strategy, working the Senior Leadership team to set clear objectives, KPIs and growth targets

Relationship Management:

Develop and maintain strong, long-term relationships with existing corporate supporters and proactively research and engage new corporate partners and trusts.

Partnership Development:

Work with the wider fundraising and marketing/communications team to create proposals for corporate "Charity of the Year" partnerships, sponsorships, and other funding initiatives; draft and attend pitches when appropriate.

Sponsor & Event Coordination:

Recruit sponsors for events, manage corporate involvement, and ensure sponsor expectations are met. Arrange and host virtual and in-person meetings, visits/tours, cheque presentations, and events (including some out-of-hours commitments).

Communications & Stewardship:

Maintain an up-to-date database of supporters, donors and prospective funders using HubSpot. Thanking donors appropriately, ensure accurate data entry and maintenance of donor records in compliance with GDPR/data-protection regulations.

Marketing & Content Support:

Work with communications to produce corporate newsletters, social media content, case studies, website updates. Highlighting company achievements and partnership activity.

Networking & Outreach:

Attend business-community networking events (online and in-person), use LinkedIn and other channels to engage with local business networks.

Corporate Engagement:

Help companies plan and deliver their fundraising activities, tailor creative ideas and resource support, and act as a trusted advisor to corporate partners.

Reporting & Administration:

Prepare monthly reports for the Fundraising Sub-Committee outlining progress, achievements, income generation, and other metrics, working within practical and financial guidelines.

General

To develop team spirit and co-operative working across all teams, internal and external.

To undertake/attend any training and/or meetings as required by the job role.

To promote a positive professional image of the Falcon Support Services and the service, working as part of an integrated team.

To undertake any such additional duties that are reasonably commensurate with the level of this post.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list but to indicate the main responsibilities of the post. It will be reviewed periodically to take into account changes and developments in service requirements. Any changes will be discussed fully with the jobholder.

Compliance / Health & Safety

To adhere to all of Falcon Support Services policies and procedures as well as any specific local procedures.

Every employee has a responsibility to ensure that their work complies with the Financial Regulations of the charity.

Due to the nature of work, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and will therefore require you to disclose all criminal convictions and comply with a Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

To develop Falcon Support Services commitment to equal opportunities and to promote non-discriminatory practices in all aspects of work undertaken.

All employees are required by Section 7 of the Health and Safety at Work Act to take reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions.

Knowledge, Experience & Skills:

Experience of professional fundraising, or similar experience in a marketing, sales or business development environment

Track record of achieving income targets

Have excellent relationship building, communication and networking skills

Confident at public speaking and delivering presentations

Hard working, determined, self-motivated and able to work on own initiative to achieve results

Effective time management and organisational skills

Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills

Ability to initiate and develop relationships with a variety of different people

Qualifications:

It is desirable to have a relevant professional qualification - IOF/CIM - or working towards

Mandatory Requirements:

Must be over the age of 18

Willingness to undergo a satisfactory enhanced DBS check

Have access to a vehicle for business purposes

Hold a valid driving licence

Have business car insurance

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 19.28 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Application question(s):

Do you have experience of professional fundraising, or similar experience in a marketing, sales or business development environment? Are you able to work from our offices in Leicestershire (predominately Loughborough, Hinckley & Hybrid)?
Licence/Certification:

driving licence, access to a car and business insurance (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Loughborough LE11 1GG