Job Description

Trusts and Statutory Fundraiser

35 hours per week, permanent contract

Location: Edinburgh

Salary: circa 33000-36000 per annum

Are you creative and passionate about fundraising to support our equality mission?

We are a deaf-led charity working together for an equal and better future for all deaf

people since 1835. We have a range of transformative projects and services which

support our aim of improving the quality and conditions of life for deaf people.

We have an exciting opportunity for a creative and dynamic person to join our

Fundraising team as a Trusts and Statutory Fundraiser, supporting our efforts to secure new and continuing sources of income from Trusts, Foundations, Commissions & Tenders.

You will be someone with a minimum of 2 years experience in this field, and be able to evidence a track record in charitable fundraising. You should have a good knowledge of the funding landscape in Scotland and England as well as an understanding of the social, political, and human rights issues that impact on the lives of deaf and hard of hearing people.

You should be able to think creatively, work both independently and as part of a team and demonstrate excellent communication, interpersonal and digital skills. You will have proven stakeholder management skills to work with all levels of staff in the organisation and external partners. You will have a commitment to empowering deaf people and be willing to learn British Sign Language as part of your role.

The role reports to the Development Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Working closely with colleagues to develop fundable and fully costed proposals Identifying appropriate funding and development opportunities through extensive desk research and networking with funders and other relevant organisations Researching and identifying appropriate funders whose criteria match organisational development goals Monitoring and maintaining a pipeline of opportunities to bid for statutory contracts in Scotland and England and taking the lead in supporting departmental managers to prepare and submit competitive bids Planning ahead to ensure applications and bids are submitted in advance of any deadlines whilst maintaining some flexibility to respond to unexpected opportunities Preparing cases for support and submitting compelling written bids and complex grant applications as appropriate Maintaining accurate and accessible records and tracking systems and producing regular reports Liaising with project delivery and finance colleagues to track progress Coordinating the submission of interim or end of grant reports Identifying opportunities for new partnerships and collaborations Ensuring all fundraising from charitable trusts, foundations and other sources is ethical and meets the standards set out in the Code of Fundraising Practice Contributing to a fundraising strategy that supports our strategic aims and development plan Monitoring analytics to measure and improve fundraising performance Writing engaging and timely case studies and news stories
Additional responsibilities

Contributing to the Strategic and Business Planning activities Contributing to reporting on activities and impact Liaising with colleagues to ensure all progress reports and evaluations are prepared and completed within the agreed deadlines Managing data appropriately in line with the GDPR Understanding the policy landscape in Scotland and England
Person Specification (Essential):

Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar role Proven track record of excellence in trusts and statutory fundraising with successful outcomes, including high value projects Proven track record of working to and delivering against targets Excellent written and communication skills, with the ability to write engaging copy Experience of engaging with a range of internal/external stakeholders Ability to work proactively, prioritise work and meet deadlines and set and reach personal targets Strong organisational and problem-solving skills Ability to develop good working relationships Ability to work as part of a team Willingness to learn British Sign Language
Person Specification (Desirable):

Experience of working with funders, buyers and commissioners in both Scotland and England (especially South England) Knowledge, awareness or experience of deafness and deaf culture Working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics
What's on Offer

Occupational pension scheme with employer contributions of 6% 32 days leave (inc public holidays) with additional leave accruing with long service Day off on your birthday Long service awards Access to an Employee Assistance Programme provided by Health Assured Access to the Cycle to Work Scheme and IT Voucher Scheme Support for Learning and Development through our PDR process BSL Classes to Level 2
Closing date: 9th October.

To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter to recruitment@deafaction.org

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 33,000.00-36,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Sick pay
Work Location: In person