***THIS JOB VACANCY HAS NOW CLOSED***
London, Greater London (Hybrid)
£28,000 per year
Contract, 6 months, Full-time
The Development Officer will join the Forces Employment Charity (FEC) during an exciting time as the charity grows and expands its business development, fundraising and income generation.
You will work with the Development Manager to research and identify new fundraising opportunities from trusts, foundations and companies and convert these into long term business relationships, reporting to the development officer.
This is a 6-month fixed term, hybrid contract based at our head Office building in London, with a salary £28,000
Principal Responsibilities:
- To work closely with the Development Manager, developing and implementing the charity’s income development strategy.
- Develop, prepare, and submit high quality funding applications to trusts in line with their requirements as part of the overall fundraising strategy and contribute to the achievement of the charity’s overall fundraising target.
- Identify new funding opportunities, including charities, trusts and foundations and corporate philanthropists and developing ideas into compelling applications.
- Support in the management of monthly reporting requirements and demonstrate impact and outcomes according to grant agreements.
PERSONAL SPECIFICATION
Essential Competencies
- Good attention to detail and accuracy in preparing proposals
- A highly motivated, supportive, and collaborative team worker.
- Engaging personality with excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Desirable Competencies:
- Degree educated (not essential)
- Strong ability to plan and manage multiple priorities effectively
- Experience in supporting and managing research grant applications (not essential)
- Excellent IT skills preferably including experience of working with a CRM database (Salesforce) –
- Training opportunities will be available as part of your role.
To apply please submit and CV and Cover letter by Midnight Thursday 20 April 2023.
