Director of Fundraising

As a Trust & Corporate Fundraising Officer, you will support thousands of young people each year by engaging with companies, trusts, foundations and other funding bodies and securing funding for our programmes. Our fundraising team create opportunities for thousands of underrepresented young people to access the jobs of the future. At EDT we are passionate about providing accredited skills development programmes that support young people to reach their potential.

ABOUT EDT: EDT is a UK-wide charity with over 35 years of experience developing and delivering industry-linked STEM educational content. Our mission is to connect young people with industry and inspire STEM futures. Our programmes are designed to engage a wide range of young people and meet the needs of industry and education, through face-to-face and virtual delivery. Young people are at the heart of what we do and through providing industry informed, curriculum enhancing learning experiences, we help them develop personal and interpersonal skills, fulfil their potential, and make informed decisions about their future. We recognise their achievement through Industrial Cadet accreditation and awards, an industry-led quality benchmark. Our mission is to connect young people with industry and inspire STEM futures. Our core values include being 'passionate, collaborative, dynamic and showing respect'.

Salary: Band B, £24k to £30k, depending on skills and experience.

Benefits: 25 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays, pension (up to 10% employer contribution), life insurance (3 times annual salary), volunteering days, flexible working and well-being support and activities; including employee assistance, wellbeing and health programme, WeCare.

Hours: It is a permanent, full-time (37.5 hours a week) role and we offer remote, hybrid and flexible working options (EDT have a UK network of regional offices West Midlands, Plymouth, Glasgow, Manchester, Hertfordshire and Southampton).

Key Responsibilities:

·       Identify and maximise opportunities to raise funds from companies, trusts, foundations, and other funding bodies.

·       Manage a portfolio of existing and prospective partners from across companies, trusts and foundations.

·        Research and maintain an on-going, sustainable pipeline of prospects including new trusts and foundations, companies and industry sectors.

·       Plan, prepare and write compelling applications for funding.

·       Build effective relationships with funders in order to secure long-term funding and support. Achieve income targets that support the delivery and fundraising goals.

·       Keep accurate, relevant, timely records on our CRM and maintain regular communication with relevant teams including operations, finance, marketing and fundraising teams.

·       Create inspiring reports and updates for funders that bring to life the impact of their support and demonstrate first class stewardship.

·       Where appropriate, attend events to meet funders and/or promote EDT.

·       Work closely with relevant teams to embed monitoring and evaluation throughout the funding process. Report on progress, results and income in a timely manner.

·       Work with the Fundraising Manager with analysing trends to support the fundraising strategy.

Competencies and Attributes:

·       Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

·       Strong organisation skills - can manage workload and deadlines and proactively work to achieve timely delivery.

·       Experience of securing funding from grant makers and/or companies.

·       Experience of planning, preparing and writing high quality bids, funding applications and reports.

·       Knowledge of managing funders' relationships. Knowledge of databases/data management, including producing reports.

·       A strong team player, who can communicate effectively and engage colleagues at all levels and develop strong and productive relationships.

·       Attention to detail and IT proficiency.

·       Understanding of applicable legislation.

·       A knowledge of the not for profit/charity sector.

·       The ability to travel to locations across the UK on occasions to meet colleagues, funders and partners.

The successful candidate will be required to fulfil an enhanced DBS/PVG check.

Closing date: Friday 10th May 2024.

Interview dates: Week commencing 13th of May 2024.