Community Fundraising Manager

Location: Home based (1 day a week at our Northern Centre)
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: circa £31,000 per annum 

What we do

National charity Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, trains dogs to transform the lives of deaf people and provides hearing loss services – because nobody with hearing loss should feel alone.

What you will be doing

As part of the Community Fundraising and Events Team, the Community Fundraising Manager's core role and purpose is to work individually and collaboratively as part of a wider team to deliver fundraising income, recruit and support volunteer and community fundraising supporters, engage and support volunteers and colleagues in the wider organisation, and promote Hearing Dogs in line with our strategy, standards and supporting plan. This role oversees Yorkshire, North East and East Scotland. You can view the full job description on our website. 

What you need to succeed

• Proactive and confident self-starter with either direct experience of raising funds or from equivalent experience gained either within the voluntary sector or the commercial world.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills coupled with an enthusiastic and positive approach.
• Ability to work as part of a team and to contribute towards the success of the Community Fundraising team and wider team at Hearing Dogs.
• Computer literate with MS365 applications and knowledge and experience of databases and an ability to keep accurate records of all contacts and relevant information.
• Ability to work on own, without close and constant support and supervision and to be able to handle pressure, deadlines and targets.

How to apply

If you are interested in working with us in this varied and immensely rewarding job, please send a CV and covering letter outlining your experience, and how this reflects the essential criteria in the job description.

For more information and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.

Closing date for applications: 5pm Monday 7th October 2024

Interviews will be held w/c 14th October 2024 at The Beatrice Wright Centre.