Job Overview
Green Light Trust is seeking a skilled Fundraising and Marketing Officer to join our team. This role is a 12-month Fixed Term Contract and is based in our Bury St Edmunds office.
The successful candidate will be responsible for researching and progressing fundraising opportunities to help us grow our income and impact. This will involve developing fundraising campaigns and appeals, as well as creating engaging communications to build our supporter base and generate income.
Key Responsibilities:
* Research and develop fundraising opportunities to grow our income and impact
* Develop and implement fundraising campaigns and appeals
* Create engaging communications to build our supporter base and generate income
* Monitor and track fundraising progress and evaluate the effectiveness of campaigns and channels
* Ensure supporter data is accurate and managed according to regulations, permissions, and consent
* Liaise with finance colleagues to ensure that donations, other income, and gifts in kind are correctly recorded and donors are appropriately thanked
About Us
Green Light Trust is a leading provider of education and wellbeing programmes in East Anglia. We support adults, children, and young people using the environment to rebuild, reawaken, and refocus their lives. Our work is focused on improving the lives of people with complex needs and challenges, while also enhancing the wild and green spaces we work in.
What We Offer
We offer a range of benefits, including:
* A competitive salary and pension scheme
* A comprehensive training and development programme
* A supportive and inclusive work environment
* The opportunity to work with a talented team and contribute to making a real difference in people's lives
Requirements
The ideal candidate will have:
* Excellent copywriting skills and a strong understanding of fundraising and marketing principles
* Experience of using marketing and fundraising systems, including Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, and Mailchimp
* Strong IT skills and experience of using CRM and data monitoring and reporting tools
* A passion for our vision and values and the ability to communicate these effectively
How to Apply
If you are a skilled and motivated individual with a passion for fundraising and marketing, please submit your application, including your CV and a covering letter outlining your experience and qualifications.