Job Description
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours
Salary: £24,675 - £30,000
Location: Stokenchurch (just off Junction 5, M40) Hybrid Working (subject to business needs remotely up to 3 days per week)
Thames Valley Air Ambulance is one of the UK’s leading air ambulance charities. We exist to give everybody in our community the best chance of surviving and recovering from an emergency. Our mission is to protect, save and revive lives with the best critical care at the scene and beyond.
As an innovative charity, we are continually developing and pushing the boundaries of patient care to deliver a unique emergency service. We pride ourselves on being driven to do the right thing for our patients, their families, supporters, and community. All our staff live our values: passion, excellence, respect, and care.
The role
In this role, you will support the Corporate Partnerships Manager and Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships to develop and deliver fundraising initiatives that will support existing corporate partners and secure new gifts. Responsibilities include the day-to-day account management of existing corporate partners, new business development, and coordination of our payroll giving program. This will involve research, prospect development, donor cultivation & stewardship, verbal & written presentations, and all associated administration. Additionally, you will contribute to projects within the philanthropy & partnerships team such as events and webinars, and collaborate with the wider fundraising team on prospect development, funding opportunities, and volunteering.
About you
You will be an excellent communicator, both orally and in writing, confident in speaking with supporters. You will manage your own pipeline of donors, requiring initiative, prioritization, and organization of your work with limited supervision to meet deadlines for multiple tasks. Agile decision-making and problem-solving skills are essential.
You may have fundraising experience, but this is not essential if you have sales experience.
You will have:
* Excellent customer service skills with a background in fundraising or sales.
* Experience in new business development, including identifying, researching, and contacting cold prospects.
* Proficiency in verbal and written communication skills with an ability to present ideas creatively and persuasively.
* Strong administrative, planning, and prioritization skills with keen attention to detail.
* Competency with all standard Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
* Experience of using a supporter database or CRM.
If this role sounds like it is for you, we would love you to apply!
This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week; part-time working will be considered for a minimum of 24 hours per week. Some anti-social working hours will be required.
We offer a competitive salary and great staff benefits such as:
* 25 Days holiday
* Hybrid Working with the option to work up to 3 days remotely
* Holiday Trading
* A day off for your birthday (pro rata for part-time)
* Free Flu Vaccination
* Option to purchase a Blue Light Card
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Company Pension Scheme
Successful appointment to this post will be subject to a DBS check.
Closing Date: 10 November 2024
This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly.
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