Job Description

Job Title:

Resident Engagement Officer

Reporting to:

Executive Director

Based:

Crawley

Job Type:

Part Time (20 Hours)

Salary:

17,500 per Annum

Job Role:

Community Engagement

Organise, communicate and deliver a monthly programme of events for residents, on and off site Work with vulnerable residents who are identified as in need of support, providing advice and signpost to appropriate external service providers To network, build contacts, identify resources and develop partnerships with relevant external agencies and support providers Carry out regular welfare checks on residents Liaise with residents on community activities/initiatives to encourage resident engagement and participation Stay abreast of current legislation and good practice, ensuring tenants are able to access appropriate benefits and support

General Fundraising

Build relationships with local businesses/partners that can add value to our work Research fundraising opportunities and write grant applications to charitable trusts or statutory bodies Build relationships with donors or gifting companies Manage information and record the profile and fundraising activity of donors on a database Identify and submit applications for prizes and awards that will raise the profile of Caridon Devise and organise fundraising campaigns Raise funds for our cause and regularly meet or surpass fundraising targets Assist in brainstorming and creating new methods to raise funds for our organisation Increase funds by researching and targeting charitable trusts whose criteria match the charity's aims and activities Comply with all grants reporting as required by foundation/corporate donors Participate in monthly Grant Management meetings and provide a matrix of proposed and current corporate and government grants, such as their status and critical deadlines Take the initiative to remain informed on key funding issues in public and private funding Provide monthly statistics

Project Management and Delivery

To manage and deliver the projects that we obtain funding for To be able to create projects that will be attractive to funding bodies To work in partnership with communities and key stakeholders on the delivery of projects across Bristol assets

Communications

Contribute to the production of the Annual Review and Group Newsletter, including writing, liaising with printers and designers, distribution to donors Ensure social media fundraising and communications information is up to date Collate case studies, photographs and information from the field and provide to Public Relations
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Volunteers

Advertise and recruit volunteers as required to support the functions of the fundraising team where necessary Carry out volunteer inductions Manage and supervise volunteers
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Personal Specification

Experience

Proven record of successful applications for substantial funding from Trusts and other grant-making bodies

1 year experience as a Housing Officer Demonstrable ability to develop relationships with funding partners Experience of researching funding opportunities Project management of community initiatives and projects Experience of delivering projects with a range of stakeholders and communities

Skills and Competencies

Excellent written skills with the ability to produce concise and creative bids High standard of computer literacy (Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook and the Internet) Meticulous attention to detail Demonstrable ability to plan and prioritise own workload Excellent communication and presentation skills required to build relationships with potential donors Ability to create project and programme management systems to manage projects Demonstrable knowledge of UK Trusts, Foundations and Corporate giving in general Ability to demonstrate initiative and work well under pressure Ability to understand and generate budgets Ability to plan ahead and work within agreed time frames Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends as required
Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 17,500.00 per year

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Casual dress Company events Company pension Life insurance Private dental insurance Private medical insurance Sick pay
Experience:

Housing Officer: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person