Job Description

About the Charity:

Retina UK is a national charity that funds cutting edge research into inherited sight loss conditions and offers dedicated support and information to the thousands of people living with these conditions.

Key responsibilities:

Secure funding from Trusts, Foundations and Corporates sources to meet annual income targets and key performance indicators.

Maintain existing relationships with Trusts, Foundations and Corporates and deliver growth opportunities by identifying new funding opportunities and monitor external trends regularly.

Secure Corporate sponsorship for key events and projects including our Annual and Professionals' conferences, our upcoming gala dinner and our Look Forward magazines.

Write compelling cases for support and proposals, refreshing our case studies, impact and messaging regularly.

Schedule, write and submit donor reports as part of our requirements and stewardship.

Work with the Communications Manager and Head of Income Generation to create relevant case studies, news stories and social media content relevant to Trusts, Foundations and Corporates.

Identify and cultivate new Corporate prospects and ensure that our database is kept up to date.

Lead an exemplary stewardship programme for existing Corporate supporters and sponsors, to maximise income and establish donor loyalty.

Collaborate with other internal teams to engage colleagues on the importance of Trusts, Foundations and Corporates by sharing successes and ways for colleagues to support these areas.

Regularly measure the success of our outreach with pharmaceutical companies and Corporate prospects.

Attend relevant networking events to grow our presence in the Corporate space and maintain an engaging post-event stewardship with all new contacts.

Research and prepare applications and presentations for Charity of the Year partnerships and grow this area year-on-year.

Create high quality, inspiring proposals, pitches, copy and other material for new opportunities, ensuring that all communications are on brand.

SPECIFICATION:

E = essential D = desirable

Skills & Experience

Minimum of 1 year working in a similar role E

Working in a small team D

Educated to 'A' level standard or commensurate experience E

IT literate and highly adept in the use of MS Office Suite E

Familiar with email and internet E

High standard of written and verbal English and grammar E

Database experience E

Personal Attributes

Confident, polite and cheerful telephone manner E

Quick learner able to act on initiative and in the absence of managers E

An eye for detail and a flair for organisation E

Ability to empathise with people with disabilities (particularly visual impairment) E

Able to manage a busy workload E

Commitment

Empathy with Retina UK's aims and objectives E

Willing to live Retina UK's values

E

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free flu jabs Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Work from home
Schedule:

Monday to Friday Overtime
Application question(s):

Have you got at least 1 years' experience of working in a similar role? Are you able to attend our office in Buckingham, usually once a month?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Buckingham MK18 1TF

Application deadline: 23/05/2025