IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

Job Description

 

Job title: Funding and Development Support (Trusts and Corporate Funds) Funding and Development Department

 

Responsible to: Funding and Development Coordinator

 

Responsible for: no line management responsibilities

 

Salary: £13,900 per annum pro rata plus 2% pension payment after qualifying period

Hours:  32 hours per week (4 days equivalent). Flexible working required including some evening and weekend work

Contract:  Permanent subject to a satisfactory completion of a 6 month probation period.

 

Staff Benefits: lunch provided; discounts in CAT shops and restaurants; environmental courses (subject to availability)

 

 

 

 

 

• CAT & the local area

 

Dedicated to working on all aspects of sustainability, and with over 35 years expertise in the environmental sector, the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) is an inspiring environmental education and visitor centre undertaking a diverse range of activities. It attracts around 60,000 visitors and learners per year and employs around 100 dedicated and creative staff who are passionate about a truly environmental future.

 

Based in beautiful mid-Wales, the Centre overlooks the Snowdonia National park a great area to live, renowned for its stunning scenery and outdoor activities. Within easy reach of the local beaches and University town of Aberystwyth, Machynlleth has a vibrant local community and lively arts and music scene.

 

 

• The Funding and Development department

 

CAT’s Funding and Development Department is considered to be one of Wales’ most successful fundraising teams. Having just finished fundraising for the inspirational WISE building, which is Europe’s greenest environmental education centre, the team is at an exciting stage, moving onto new projects and into new funding areas. 

 

 

• Job summary

This role would suit someone looking for a challenge within a constantly evolving environmental organisation helping to deliver projects and core income to one of Europe’s foremost eco-centres. Specialising in trust, foundation and corporate support, you would be working as part of a team of experienced fundraisers to deliver a range of environmental initiatives both at CAT and for the wider UK.

 

Responsibilities

 

To take responsibility as requested for aspects of the department’s role of devising, developing and implementing strategies to raise funds and developmental opportunities for CAT through the following areas.

 

1. Assisting with all aspects of individual trusts and foundations work including research, initial approaches, applications, follow-up and analysis.
2. Assisting with all aspects of individual corporate support work including researching company backgrounds, approaching companies, preparing and aiding with presentations, dealing with responses.
3. Assisting with all aspects of direct marketing to trusts and corporates including creating promotional materials, selecting appropriate targets, organising mailouts, dealing with all aspects of responses to mailings and analysing results.
4. Assisting with all aspects of affinities work including researching relevant organisations, organising and implementing approach strategies, preparing and aiding with presentations, dealing with responses.
5. Keeping databases and file records up to date and assisting with the analysis of promotional activities.
6. Assisting with all aspects of payroll giving including identifying potential organisations, producing promotional materials, making presentation and analysing results.
7. Behaving and presenting yourself appropriately as a CAT representative.
8. Playing a full part in the administration of the department including handling money and adhering to policies.
9. Assisting with the organisation and hosting of fundraising events.
10. Undertaking research into funding or developmental opportunities.
11. Liaising with various departments within CAT
12. Networking with relevant outside organisations.
13. Working with consultants.
14. Assisting with any new areas of fundraising that may develop

 

Interlinked Departmental Roles

Roles and responsibilities within F&D are interlinked. Please note that from time to time;

• the roles are reviewed within the department and may be changed
  • it may be necessary to work outside your particular role as need dictates.

 

Co-operative Rights and Duties

This is a permanent post and as such has voting and attendance duties regarding the wider management of CAT

• To attend a minimum of 6 Monthly Staff Meetings per year
• To consider issues presented to the staff body and be involved in the decision-making process regarding such issues
• To input to policy development when policies are proposed by the Directions Team
• To input to the strategy process when requested by the Directions Team

 

Person Specification

 

Criteria	Essential	Desirable
1.       Qualifications:
Good general level of education	x
2. Knowledge and experience including:
Demonstrable good office skills with full computer literacy including databases, spreadsheets, word processing, internet and email	x
Experience of fundraising		x
Experience of organising events		x
3. Skills including:
Ability to research, analyse and help develop opportunities across a diverse organisation	x
Ability to present complex information in a user friendly format	x
Good communication skills	x
Good level of numeracy and literacy	x
Excellent and demonstrable interpersonal skills	x
Good organisational and time management skills	x
Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative	x
Ability to work with people at all levels within and external to the organisation	x
4. Personal attributes
An enthusiastic and positive disposition	x
Understanding of appropriate and professional personal presentation and behaviour	x
5. Other
Willingness to travel		x
An empathy with and good understanding of the core environmental and cooperative ethos of the Organisation	x
Welsh speaker or willingness to learn		x
Willingness to undertake training	x
Experience of working to cooperative principles		x
General awareness of Health and Safety issues		x