Are you passionate about making a lasting difference in the lives of veterans and their families? The Poppy Factory is looking for a Senior Fundraising Officer to join our small but perfectly formed team and help drive our mission to support veterans with health conditions and other challenges as they transition into meaningful employment and transform their lives.
For over 100 years, The Poppy Factory has been dedicated to empowering the armed forces community through employment support. We provide veterans and their families with the tools they need to overcome barriers and transform their lives. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive, supportive, and open environment that encourages collaboration and the sharing of ideas.
We re seeking a driven and creative fundraising professional with experience in securing funding from trusts, foundations, and corporate partners. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, and you're eager to make an impact through strategic relationship-building and compelling proposals, we want to hear from you. The successful candidate will be integral in securing the funds that power our critical services, ensuring our ambitious growth plans are realized.
What You ll Do:
* Play a pivotal role in delivering our fundraising strategy, with a focus on trusts, foundations, and corporate partnerships.
* Develop engaging funding proposals, working closely with our service delivery and finance teams.
* Maintain strong relationships with donors, ensuring they are informed and engaged with our work.
* Support the research and identification of new funding opportunities to sustain and expand our services.
* Work with our Visits Team to provide inspiring and memorable engagement opportunities for corporate partners at our headquarters in Richmond.
Why Join The Poppy Factory?
By joining us, you ll be part of an iconic charity with a century-long legacy. You ll have the opportunity to make a real, tangible impact on the lives of veterans and their families, working in a supportive and empowering environment. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including generous holiday entitlement and pension contributions, and the chance to work with a passionate, dedicated team.
If you re ready to bring your skills and passion to The Poppy Factory, apply today and help us continue to change lives.
For more information about the role, please download the full job description.
How to apply
To apply for this position please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining how you meet the essential criteria in the person specification. Please address your covering letter to Debbie Boughtflower, Director of Operations.
We will review applications and schedule interviews on a rolling basis so we encourage candidates to apply promptly.
For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Clare Murray.
No agencies please.