Job Description

MATERNITY COVER POST

Are you experienced in Income Generation and marketing, are you looking for a new and exciting opportunity working for a unique Charity based in Constable Country?

We are looking for someone who is passionate about fundraising to support our philosophy of People First, Disability Second and our motto of 'Life is For Living'.

This new role will require the successful candidate to be proactive in engaging with the community, seeking out corporates, third parties and individuals to raise awareness of the Organisation and gain financial support. The role requires you to be driven to work towards challenging income targets, and be committed to making a real difference to all those that live at Acorn Village.

If you have the necessary skills and experience and would like to work for an Organisation that understand and supports a person-centred approach to its residents, tenants and staff then please request an application form and job description.

Overview of Acorn Village

Acorn Village, became established in the mid 1970's due to the families of children with learning disabilities determination to build a brighter future for their loved ones as they became adults.

We offer high quality care and accommodation to adults with learning disabilities in a residential and supported living setting surrounded on a beautiful 14-acre site.

Key Responsibilities

To research and build a pipeline of ongoing fundraising activity with particular focus on corporate, community groups and individuals to raise income to an agreed target.

Provide appropriate support for external fundraising events as required.

Build donor retention by ensuring supporters feel engaged with and are part of 'Team Acorn'

Monitor the "support us" inbox, acting as first point of contact for a wide range of enquirers and supporters, maintaining a professional approach at all times.

Undertaking marketing tasks as and when required.

Support the Head of Communications and Income Generation in all aspects of fundraising when needed.

Assist in promoting the profile of the Organisation.

A minimum of years' experience in this field is a requirement.

All offers are subject to satisfactory DBS check, references and pre-employment checks

It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with vulnerable adults

Job Types: Part time - maternity cover

Contract length: 12 months

Job Type: Temporary
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 13.05 per hour

Expected hours: 21 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Discounted or free food Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme
Schedule:

Flexitime
Work Location: In person