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Embark on a rewarding career in fundraising with The Literacy Pirates and help transform young lives through literacy
Overview
Salary £24000 - £26000
Location Hackney, UK - Hybrid
Nomad Friendly? In-person- Hackney United Kingdom
Expires Expires at anytime
Organisation Summary: Join The Literacy Pirates, an inclusive and supportive charity dedicated to improving literacy among young people. We're an organisation that truly values the professional growth of our team members, providing ample training opportunities. As we expand, we're looking for passionate individuals eager to learn and contribute to our mission of fostering education and development.
- Research and write funding applications.
- Maintain and nurture relationships with current Trust & Foundation partners.
- Identify potential new supporters and tailor applications accordingly.
- Desire to build a career in fundraising.
- Target-driven with a focus on relationship building.
- Confident in written communication and research skills.
- Ability to work well with a diverse range of people.
- Positive and driven, with excellent time management skills.
- Complete online application form and upload CV by 26th February 2024.
- Must undergo an Enhanced DBS check.
The organisation - The Literacy Pirates We are a committed, inclusive organisation that supports its team to thrive. We value each member of our team’s professional development and provide training to make sure you have the chance to develop your skills and grow your experience as part of our expanding team. We are looking for candidates who are a good fit in terms of attributes and attitude and are keen to learn and gain experience.
The role - Trusts & Foundations Officer In this entry level role, you’ll be working within our successful fundraising team to help us research and write applications for funding, and keep our current Trust & Foundation partners up to date. You will be responsible for researching and identifying new potential supporters, writing tailored applications to a wide range of trusts and foundations, and providing excellent stewardship and nurturing relationships with existing T&F supporters.
Job requirements We are looking for a candidate who wants to have a career in fundraising, is motivated by targets, is relationship focused and enjoys picking up the phone. You should love to write and be confident in your written communication skills. You should enjoy research and work well with people from different backgrounds and perspectives. You should have a positive, driven mindset and manage your time well and can prioritise tasks, with support from your manager.
Benefits We offer a range of benefits including enhanced sick, maternity, paternity and adoption pay, with supportive parenting arrangements. You will also have the opportunity to take a mental wellness day, a career break after four years with The Literacy Pirates, and gain 24 hour access to qualified counsellors for yourself and your immediate family. You will also receive 23 days of annual leave per year, plus bank holidays and the days between Christmas and New Year, and increased allowance with service. You will also get 8% pension contributions, with 3% paid by The Literacy Pirates.
Application details To apply for the position, complete our online application form and upload a CV by midday on Monday 26th February 2024. All employees are required to complete an Enhanced DBS check prior to starting work.
