About Us: Conwy Mind is a dedicated mental health charity committed to providing life-changing support to individuals facing mental health challenges. We are passionate about raising awareness, breaking down stigma, and making mental health care accessible to all in our community.
To support and expand our work, we’re establishing an exciting new Income Generation Team dedicated to increasing our income, developing innovative fundraising ideas, and engaging our community in meaningful ways.
About the Roles: As we build on the fundraising success we've achieved over the past two years with events such as Mental Elf and Seal splash, we're excited to establish a new Income Generation Team to take our efforts to the next level. We are seeking an inspiring Income Generation Lead and two enthusiastic Fundraisers who bring fresh ideas, energy, and a passion for our cause.
This team will be pivotal in driving our fundraising initiatives forward, generating new income streams, and creating engaging events and campaigns to expand our reach and impact. Working across Conwy, Gwynedd and Ynys Mon, we have big plans. The work will also involve supporting and developing joint opportunities with our neighbouring local minds in North Wales.
Income Generation Lead
Salary Grade/ Rate: £32,000
Actual Hours: Full Time – 35 Hrs per week
Annual Leave: 35 days pro rata (including bank holidays)
Responsible to: CEO
Aim of the post: Join our dynamic team to spearhead income generation initiatives that will diversify and boost our funding streams. Your efforts will directly support our mission to provide enhanced services for individuals experiencing mental health challenges. This is a new post in the charity created in response to emerging demands and the implementation of Conwy Mind’s strategy.
We are seeking to appoint an experienced individual to lead the development of Conwy Mind’s Fundraising and Engagement Strategy, promote our corporate training courses, and collaborate with stakeholders, with an aim to deliver significant income growth. Leading a team to maximise income which includes a Fundraising Officer, Social Media Officer, and Trainer who delivers Mental Health First Aid Courses to organisations across North Wales.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Collaborative Research: Partner with the CEO and key team members to explore and secure new funding opportunities.
2. Team Leadership: Oversee the Income Generation Team, marketing our services, arranging delivery of external training to organisations, and fundraising.
3. Strategic Bid Writing: Lead the creation and submission of innovative fundraising proposals, ensuring alignment with donor and organisational requirements.
4. Strategic Development: Propose an Income Generation Strategy which aligns with our overarching organisational goals.
5. Plan Implementation: Drive the execution of the Income Generation Plan, including marketing, publicity, fundraising, and corporate training initiatives.
6. Relationship Building: Forge strong connections with local organisations to promote our corporate training programmes.
7. Income Generation Expert Guidance: Provide specialized knowledge on income generation and growth to senior management.
8. Diverse Income Streams: Develop sustainable income sources through contracts, grants, and innovative opportunities such as workplace wellbeing packages and staff training in managing mental health.
9. Business Growth Strategy: Lead the team in creating a robust business growth strategy for income generation in Conwy Mind and subsidiaries.
10. High Profile Promotion: Promote our services to high-profile organisations and identify innovative income generation opportunities.
11. Organisational Active Participation: Attend and contribute to meetings, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
12. Compliance: Adhere to Health and Safety guidelines, company policies, and GDPR regulations.
13. Policy Development: Contribute to the development and maintenance of financial policies, ensuring compliance with legislation.
14. Promotion and Fundraising: Actively promote the charity’s work and participate in fundraising activities.
15. Quality Assurance: Ensure compliance with internal quality standards.
16. Service User Focus: Prioritise the needs of our service users in all activities.
17. Mission and Values: Uphold and promote the mission and values of the charity.
Key contacts and relationships:
Internal: CEO, Senior Leadership Team, Income Generation Team
External: Funding organisations, high-level donors, and corporates.
Join us in this exciting role where your contributions will make a significant impact on our ability to support those in need. Be a part of an enthusiastic team dedicated to making a difference!
Person Specification
The specific skills, knowledge, and abilities required of an individual to be able to effectively perform the role.
Essential:
1. Experience of diversifying income streams for a sustainable future.
2. Experience of attaining unrestricted income streams.
3. Experience of working directly with funders.
4. Experience of marketing on social media.
5. Report writing for funders and the CEO.
6. Experience in managing a team.
7. Experienced IT user with excellent knowledge of Office 365.
8. Experience of working at a senior level.
9. Ability to think creatively and make sound decisions.
10. Ability to contribute and collaborate as part of a team.
11. Highly initiative-taking and motivated.
12. Demonstrable experience of exceeding targets and income budgets.
13. Organisational and time management skills.
14. Influencing and negotiating skills.
15. Excellent attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
Desirable:
1. Liaising directly with the CEO.
2. Educated to a minimum standard of ‘A’ Levels or equivalent.
3. Welsh Language.
Scope of job description: This job description reflects the immediate requirements and responsibilities of the post. It is not an exhaustive list of the duties but gives a general indication of work undertaken which may vary in detail in the light of changing demands and priorities. Substantial changes will be carried out in consultation with the post holder.
Our Application Process
We embrace diversity and understand that being an inclusive organisation, recognising different perspectives, will enable us to provide excellent services. We are committed to ensuring all our employees are treated fairly and equitably at work and promoting equality in physical and mental health for all.
Book a phone conversation with us before you apply, and we will talk you through the role, how your skills and experience might fit our job description and person specification, and talk you through how to complete the application form. Once you have submitted your application form, we will compare your application to what we are looking for with our person specification, and if they’re a good fit we’ll contact you for an interview.
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