Catching Lives is recruiting to a new Fundraising Officer role, including study release to complete a Level 3 Fundraiser Apprenticeship at the University of Kent.
About the role
As Fundraising Officer, you’ll play a vital role in the charity by raising the funds that enable Catching Lives to deliver on its mission. You’ll help to grow our income in order to meet increasing need for homelessness services. Working closely with the Chief Executive and Communications Coordinator, you’ll apply and develop fundraising skills in a small charity with strong community links as part of an enthusiastic, dedicated team of staff and volunteers.
The role requires strong communication and organisational skills. You’ll manage a varied workload, including public-facing responsibilities such as attending events and engaging supporters across the community, alongside desk-based activities around data, finance and planning. You’ll be supported to apply your transferable skills and to develop as a fundraiser.
Catching Lives will support the post-holder to join the Level 3 Fundraiser Apprenticeship at the University of Kent and provide day study release during the programme, which is mostly taught online. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your knowledge and skills for a career in charity fundraising. For more information see:https://www.kent.ac.uk/global-lifelong-learning/apprenticeships/employing-an-apprentice/fundraiser
This role is open to anyone with the experience and skills listed in the Person Specification(see recruitment pack via CharityJob, link below), which you might have gained through voluntary or paid roles.
The salary is £26,965pa for a 37.5 hour week (including one day study level during the Apprenticeship). It’s a hybrid role with 2 days a week on-site at Catching Lives in Canterbury. A working pattern will be agreed with the successful candidate, our typical working hours are 8.30am-4.30pm Monday to Friday. Some evening and weekend working will be required in this role.
How to apply
Please apply on CharityJob using the website’s Quick Apply option, uploading your CV (2 sides max) along with a short covering letter/email setting out how you meet the essential points of the person specification from the recruitment pack.
To arrange an informal chat about the role please email tasmin@catchinglives.org
Application deadline: Tuesday 6 August, 9am.Interviews: 13-14 August (to be confirmed).
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