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We’re looking for a senior fundraiser who’s genuinely passionate about making an impact for young people with learning differences. We would love to hear from persuasive and methodical writers, skilled organisers and purposeful partnership builders working to power exciting social causes!
Working with the Harington, you’ll be supported by a welcoming, talented and diverse community of staff, volunteers and students, as you help shape and resource our future. We will invest in your professional development and personal growth. We will support your wellbeing. You’ll experience first-hand the impact your work makes in our college.
Who are you?
The role will suit someone who has had some prior experience in successfully raising funds from trusts and foundations, and is looking to take that next step in order to advance their career. You'll be open to learning and to sharing your creativity and skills with others. We expect the successful applicant will want a blend of Harington-based and remote working, which we are happy to facilitate!
About us
Harington is an Ofsted registered specialist college based in North London, working with young people with learning differences aged 16-25 years old. Our students undertake individualised learning programmes that lead to vocational qualifications and other aims, including gardening, retail, English, maths, employability and independent living. We also deliver a supported internship programme.
Our charity's learning centres in Highgate and Hornsey provide a unique opportunity for students to practically apply their learning, do work experience and to gain employment. This includes a beautiful 1.5 acre horticulture site growing produce and flowers to sell at local markets, a gardening business delivering professional contracts and two thriving charity shops. We also work with other employers to develop additional work experience and employment opportunities in a variety of settings.
Our benefits
In addition to excellent staff training, our employees are also rewarded with various other benefits offered as part of your employment:
- 25 days per year pro rata increasing to 30 days per year after 5 years’ service
- Opportunity to pursue recognised qualifications of your own
- Confidential employee assistance programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Fully paid for DBS
- Contributory pension scheme
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We value diversity and positively welcome applications from all backgrounds. This will help ensure our workforce better reflects the diverse wider community we support.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing and safety of our students and our staff. We expect everybody working for the Harington to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service for applications of employment as part of our safeguarding procedures.
Some of our positions involve regulated activity relevant to vulnerable children, adults and young people. It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group. Our vacancies are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
The salary range advertised is based on the full-time equivalent and appointment on the scale is dependent on the role, qualifications and experience.
