Fundraiser

Role: Fundraiser
Contracted Hours: Part-Time, 3 Days/22.5 hrs a week
Salary: £18,221
Location: Pembury/Hybrid (2 days on site one day working from home but can be flexible)
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 26th June 2024, interviews to take place 1st week July 2024

An exciting opportunity for a proactive and passionate fundraiser to be part of Aspens vision to create an inclusive society.

We are looking for an outgoing, organised, passionate and proactive fundraiser who thrives on building relationships and who has an eye for detail to join our small fundraising team. As an Aspens fundraiser, you will primarily aim to increase the levels of voluntary income raised by the charity from a range of supporters. The charity’s diverse fundraising activities encompass a range of audiences including individuals, communities, corporates, trusts, foundations and institutions.

Working closely with the Fundraising Manager, the Fundraiser will lead on a number of individual areas, support with larger applications and events, and deliver a critical administrative role within the team.

What you can expect from us:

• Fantastic paid training and career progression opportunities (including recognised qualifications in health and social care)
• Paid DBS (we will recover the cost should your employment terminate for any reason, other than redundancy, before passing your probation)
• Flexible work arrangements with opportunities to take on additional bank shifts too
• 30 Days Annual Leave (including Bank Holidays) / Pro rata dependent on hours. Annual leave entitlement increases with length of service
• Nest Pension and Death in Service Benefit (Includes unlimited access to a suite of six services: a 24/7 UK-based GP, Best Doctors, mental health support, a health check, access to nutrition consultations and an online fitness programme [Smart Health])
• Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and Access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Hardship loans and advance (subject to conditions)
• Enhanced family leave pay
• Travel season tickets (interest free loans for those wishing to purchase a travel season ticket)
• Aspens High Street Stores - 20% discount on all items for Aspens’ staff
• Blue Light Card and access to high-street discounts
• Refer a Friend scheme, so you can earn up to £250 for every person you refer to work for Aspens
• Recognition schemes, including ‘Employee of the Month’

As an Aspens fundraiser, you will primarily aim to increase the levels of voluntary income raised by the charity from a range of supporters. The charity’s fundraising activities encompass a range of audiences including individuals, communities, corporates, trusts, foundations and institutions.

Working closely with the Fundraising Manager, the Fundraiser will lead on a number of individual areas, support with larger applications and deliver a critical administrative role within the team.

Essential Availability:

·    22.5hrs/week Monday – Friday with occasional weekend and public holiday hours.

·    Flexibility to travel around our geographical locations (currently mainly Kent and Sussex)

Essential Training and Qualifications:

·    A-level equivalent

Essential Experience and Knowledge:

·         Experience in working in Fundraising or Business Development

·         Demonstrable experience in Income Generation

·         Proven Experience in Relationship Management

·         Proven track records Fundraising in one or more of the following areas – Trusts and Foundations, Institutional Donors, Community Groups, Individual Giving or Events.

·         Excellent knowledge of the principles of fundraising

Aspens Charities are an equal opportunities employer.

Aspens is committed to the safeguarding and promotion of welfare of all children, young people and adults. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure, and satisfactory references. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order (1975, 2013,2020). Our safeguarding policies can be found on our website.

At Aspens Charities, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in Aspens’ workforce, such as sex/gender, minority ethnic group, religion, belief, sexual orientation, age, and abilities. We believe that a variety of perspectives leads to better innovation and a stronger team. We are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, heard, and has an equal opportunity to thrive.