We are seeking a full-time, passionate and enthusiastic Assistant Grants Officer to join our dedicated, experienced and growing team of professionals. Caudwell Children aims to change people’s lives, change the way society perceives and treats disabled and autistic people and change the way that charities operate, through the provision of child-centred practical and emotional services, passionate campaigning and demonstrating best practice. We believe in a world where disabled and autistic children have the choice, opportunity, dignity and understanding they deserve.
We are in a unique position with our founder generously matching one third of all net annual income raised to help cover core non-service delivery overheads. This annual donation is dependent on the charity continually demonstrating the widespread positive impact on the health and wellbeing of disabled and autistic children. This ongoing support maximises the impact of all other fundraising income, enabling the charity to be more financially effective. This enabled us to change the lives of over 17,000 children last year. #jointhechange and help us in our mission!
We can offer:
* Flexible working patterns with the opportunity of home working
* Free on-site parking
* Holidays start at 27 days plus bank holidays increasing with length of service
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Charity worker discounts
* Eligible for Blue Light discount card
* Life assurance after 1 year’s service
* Pension via salary sacrifice
* Recommend a friend scheme
* Support with CPD, reflective practice and extensive training and development
* The chance to support and shape new services
* NO out of hours, rota or weekend work
* Award-winning purpose-built facilities in Keele, Staffordshire
Starting Salary is £22,308
Purpose of the Post:
This is a permanent post supporting the Fundraising Department by securing external funding. Engaging with grant-making trusts and foundations, you will explore and identify opportunities for funding, developing relationships with grant managers and foundation trustees.
You will be proficient in internet research with strong IT skills. You will have the ability to communicate compelling messages in written form and will be able to use excellent interpersonal skills to influence and engage with individuals at all levels.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
* Generate income by researching, designing, writing and submitting applications and appeals for funding to ensure crucial support for our much-needed services.
* Deliver a targeted programme of trust and grants fundraising to meet the needs of the organisation.
* Pro-actively identify, profile and prioritise new trusts to develop a funding plan to achieve income targets.
* Produce accurate, substantiated and compelling content for each bid.
* Manage bid information, documentation, activities, resources and communication flow so that bids are delivered successfully, on time, to quality standards and budget.
* Establish effective working relationships with all funders.
Essential Qualifications/Knowledge/Experience/Skills:
* GCSEs in English & Maths (or equivalent).
* Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with excellent interpersonal skills.
* A good eye for detail and a thorough and methodical approach.
* Ability to interpret financial information, i.e., read accounts.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Excellent IT skills, use of the internet for research.
* Highly motivated, flexible and adaptable approach to work.
* Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
* A willingness to undertake training as necessary to fulfil the needs of the post.
* An understanding of the importance of GDPR, maintaining confidentiality and protection of intellectual property.
* Desire to make a difference and affect change.
* Ability to multi-task, prioritise and work under pressure to tight deadlines.
* An openness and willingness to learn new skills and to put these into practice.
* A personal commitment to the organisation’s values, principles and continuous improvement and the provision of personalised services.
* Basic DBS with barred lists is required.
Equal Opportunities:
Caudwell Children is a Disability Confident employer committed to offering an interview to all applicants who meet the minimum criteria and declare they have a disability as defined in the Equality Act 2010. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and will not discriminate for any reason against any person because of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion and belief, sex or sexual orientation. We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background and other underrepresented groups.
How to Apply:
Please click “Easy Apply” to send an up-to-date CV detailing experience and qualifications. Alternatively, please visit our website or contact a member of our team on 01782 433732 for further information.
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