The Bedford MS Therapy Centre is a thriving local charity that provides therapies, exercise sessions and support to people living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Parkinson’s and other neurological conditions. We are looking for a self-motivated and enthusiastic Fundraising and Corporate Liaison Officer to help grow the charity's income. You will be organised, with excellent time management skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude and exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, and be able to engage and build rapport quickly with our service users and the public. You should be comfortable working independently, meeting realistic targets and KPIs. The role will require occasional evening and weekend work. THE ROLE OF FUNDRAISING AND CORPORATE LIAISON OFFICER WILL INCLUDE: Corporate and Community Liaison and Networking (50% of the role): · Work closely with the Senior Fundraiser to develop and implement a fundraising strategy that maximises both corporate fundraising and community fundraising. · For corporate fundraising, the focus will be on identifying local businesses with a charitable mindset and contacting them with a view to securing corporate sponsorships and partnerships, as well as ‘Charity of the Year’ support. · For community fundraising, you will identify and engage with community groups, local sport clubs, gyms, schools, etc., to create fundraising opportunities, including confidently presenting the Centre at talks and events. · Encourage personal fundraising efforts within the local community by organising challenge events and supporting individuals in their own fundraising initiatives. · Attend networking meetings to identify and pursue new fundraising opportunities. Marketing: (15% of the role) · Responsible for marketing of events and activities organised by the fundraiser, through newsletters and social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn). · Maintain and update the social media events calendar. · Provide marketing support to all supporters, including the charity’s volunteer fundraising teams. · Manage and update content on the events/activities page of the website. · Collaborate with the Senior Fundraiser to strengthen digital marketing efforts for events and activities. Fundraising events (35% of the role) · Develop an annual plan outlining a schedule of events, budget costs, and anticipated income for each event/activity. · Organise 3-4 charity fundraising events annually, focusing on increasing attendance at low-input, popular events. · Coordinate volunteer-led collections at locations such as supermarkets, railway stations, and sports venues 2-3 times a year to raise funds and awareness. · Support existing volunteer teams and third parties to help them reach their fundraising goals. · Build relationships with service users with a view to encouraging them, their families and friends to volunteer and participate in the Centre's events and activities. Desirable skills and experience: · At least three years of experience in a business and corporate liaison role is highly desirable. · Prior fundraising experience in a charity environment is essential. · Proficient in using social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn) to fundraise, promote events, and engage the community. · Experienced in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint · Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including experience at public speaking, to be able to effectively engage individuals and groups. · Skilled in identifying, building and maintaining relationships with service users, local businesses, community groups, and potential supporters. · Prior experience with CRM systems and membership databases would be a plus. · Strong problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to think quickly, overcome challenges, and find creative solutions to maximize fundraising efforts · The ability to carry out any other duties as might reasonably be expected as part of this role, including working on occasional evenings and weekends. Job Types: Part-time, Permanent Pay: £16.37 per hour Expected hours: 30 per week Benefits: Company pension Sick pay Schedule: Weekend availability