Location: The Hugs Foundation, Bodmin
Reports To: Charity Manager
Hours: 32 hours per week, Monday to Friday (with flexibility for evenings/weekends). Potential for full-time if wanted.
Salary: £32,000 (D.O.E)
Role Overview:
Manage and grow the charity’s fundraising efforts and financial operations. Develop and implement strategies for sustainable funding, secure multi-year grants, and diversify income streams to support the charity's mission. Represent the charity publicly and build relationships with key partners, donors, and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
* Create and implement a fundraising strategy to increase funding and secure grants.
* Monitor, evaluate, and report on fundraising performance.
* Build relationships with local businesses, corporates, high-value donors, and other stakeholders.
* Identify and manage a variety of income streams (e.g., trusts, grants, corporates, donors, crowdfunding, legacies).
* Oversee trust and grant fundraising, including bid writing and fund management.
* Maintain accurate donor records and ensure compliance with relevant regulations (GDPR, Fundraising Regulator).
* Manage Gift Aid submissions.
* Provide weekly updates to the Charity Manager on progress and challenges.
* Ensure fundraising policies align with current legislation.
* Contribute to the charity's risk register and help manage risks.
* Update website, social media, and newsletters related to fundraising.
* Adhere to The Hugs Foundation’s values and work as part of a team.
Personal Qualities & Experience:
* Experienced in developing and implementing fundraising strategies and delivering against targets.
* Passionate about animal welfare and human well-being.
* Team-oriented, motivated, reliable, and results-driven.
* Creative with excellent time management and organizational skills.
* Strong IT skills (Microsoft 365, CRM databases, and social media platforms).
* Able to manage budgets and have prior experience in the charity sector.
* Skilled in communication (verbal, written, and marketing materials).
* Knowledgeable about GDPR and fundraising regulations.
* Driving license and access to transport (due to rural location).
* Experience in charity management or multi-project oversight.
* Experience in animal rescue or mental health sectors.
* Understanding of safeguarding practices.
The candidate will be required to work within the guidelines of The Hugs Foundation’s values, using them as a framework to manage and communicate with the rest of the team. The job description is not exhaustive, and this role may require undertaking other reasonable tasks as directed by the Charity Manager and Board of Trustees.
Note: All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced criminal records check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). This will only be submitted once the role is offered and accepted.
Fixed term contract for 1 year with the intention of extending, subject to funding.
Interviews to be held Wednesday 16th April 2025.
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