In close collaboration with the donor development coordinator, you will help to grow, diversify, and sustain fundraising income as part of the wider business development team, feeding into their 2030 strategy.

Community Engagement OfficerLocation: Milton Keynes - They offer hybrid working with the expectation of three days per week in the office Salary: 27,825 per annumContract: 12 months fixed term contract (maternity cover)Hours: 35 Hours per week, Monday - Friday

About the Employer

This charity is committed to a singular vision: a fulfilled life for everyone affected by spinal cord injury. Everyone has a right to live a fulfilled life and that means the life they choose, a life that has the same opportunities as everyone else. They are the expert, guiding, voice for life after spinal cord injury.

They are the leading national charity supporting individuals who sustain damage to the spinal cord resulting in paralysis. They are a dedicated organisation providing high-impact, quality services for people with spinal cord injury and their families. All of theirwork is based on the personal experiences of their members.

About the role

Their vision is a fulfilled life for everyone affected by spinal cord injury with the aim to double the number of members accessing their network of services - this role connects individuals and groups with their work, development long-lasting relationships so that supporters are financially, actively, and emotionally engaged with the charity.

In this role, you will support the growth and development of community fundraising activities, both locally and nationally, securing voluntary income to fund crucial services for the spinal cord injury community. As part of the Investments and Partnerships team, you will build relationships with individuals, groups and community organisations and support their fundraising activities, as well as identify local charity of the year opportunities.

You will also work with the donor development coordinator to establish engaged and supported regional fundraising groups, working collaboratively with other teams across the charity, as well as external colleagues in their wider network.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Working with individuals and groups as an ambassador for the cause and securing support for the charity through excellent relationship management.
• Responding to enquiries and sending information and collateral as needed.
• Stewarding fundraisers, acting as first point of contact throughout.
• Producing personalised promotional materials to support fundraisers.
• Posting social media content to promote fundraiser activities.
• Assisting the donor development coordinator to establish new regional community fundraising groups, working closely with the services teams.
• Assisting in recruitment of fundraising volunteers for groups.

Closing date: Monday 12 February 2024Interviews: Monday 19 February 2024 in Milton Keynes or online via Microsoft Teams

APPLICATION PROCESS:

To find out more information, please click the apply button. You will be taken to a simple CHM Recruit form and then redirected to complete your application for this position.

This employer values diversity. They are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment as they believe diversity fosters a more innovative, creative, and caring culture.

They are striving to create a culture that fully represents all the communities they serve. They are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, age, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, family or parental status, or disability status.

Disabled candidates who meet the standard job criteria will be offered a guaranteed interview.

No agencies please.