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This is a new FTC role with potential to be made permanent dependent on completion of success criteria. As Diabetes UK launches a comprehensive income growth strategy, this role will be essential to the Philanthropy and Partnership Team’s success. We are looking for someone to lead on the department’s prospecting and research activities, by working closely with fundraisers to understand and support the development of their pipelines and deliver relevant research led insight.
We have a friendly and inclusive working environment here at Diabetes UK and are proud of our hybrid approach which allows great flexibility in the way that we work. This means that you can balance your working time between home and the office, subject to the needs of your role.
Interview date: W/C 12 February 2024
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If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@diabetes.org.uk
Role Responsibility
This role will work closely with major gift, trust and corporate fundraisers to build and monitor pipelines which align to those team’s strategic aims. They will lead on prospecting and be on hand to provide research led insights to support successful cultivation, wherever possible. They will also support the department’s due diligence and pipeline management activities, as required, and be able to provide support and guidance to our Research and Data Officer.
The Ideal Candidate
We are seeking someone with tenacity and curiosity to support our prospecting activity, with a strong head for data and an excellent knowledge of the high-value fundraising landscape. You must have prior experience of supporting successful income growth through prospect identification and prioritisation and by working closely with fundraisers to identify and maximise new relationships. We need someone with patience, diligence and creativity who thrives working in a results-focused, flexible and collaborative environment.
Package Description
What we can offer you:
- Generous annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time)
- A Cash Healthcare Plan (giving you up to £1,600 towards a range of out of pocket health expenses like new glasses, dentist, chiropractor or osteopath appointments)
- Early finish Friday and flexible working as part of our approach to activity based working (not applicable to roles with fixed shift patterns)
- 2 Days TOIL in recognition of fixed shift patterns (pro-rata for part-time)
- Discounts on gym membership
- Employee assistance programme to give you support on any issues that come up in life
- Annual season ticket loan* (on completion of your probation period and if contract is permanent or longer than 12 Months)
- Very active social scene including sport teams, gardening and other activities
- Generous pension provision, life assurance and income protection insurance
- Cycle to work scheme* (eligible for scheme if contract is permanent or longer than 12 Months)
*Some benefits aren't available until you've passed your probation period and are dependent on the length of contract.
About the Company
For nearly 5 million people with diabetes in the UK, there’s no day off. At Diabetes UK, we fight day in, day out for better care, treatment and support. We won’t stop until diabetes can do no harm.
With more people than ever living with diabetes and millions more at risk of developing type 2, our work has never been more needed. We make sure they get the care and support needed to live well with diabetes and avoid devastating complications.
We fund critical research, which has led to life-changing discoveries – like the first insulin pen and programmes to put type 2 diabetes into remission. Now, we want to do this for everyone and find a cure.
We can’t do any of this without you. Our staff are passionate and determined about helping everyone affected by diabetes. For over 85 years, they’ve been behind vital policy changes, as well as new treatments and technologies to make living with diabetes easier every day.
But there’s more to do. And you can be part of it.
We’re a really diverse bunch and we recognise and respect your value as an individual. As well as helping people with diabetes, you’ll be part of one of the top 30 Best UK Charities to Work For, and one of the top 75 Best Large Companies in London.
We’re committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and we need our staff and volunteers to support this.
Our vision is a world where diabetes can do no harm. Join us today, and together, we can make that a reality.
To find out more about what we do, check out our website.
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