Fundraising Officer

Job Title: Grants and Corporate Funding Officer

Location: Work From Home – with regular travel to Newark, Nottinghamshire

Position Type: Part Time (18hpw), 12 month fixed-term contract (subject to funding)

Salary: £27,742 FTE (£13,496 pro rata for 18 hpw)

Are you passionate about making a difference and securing funds for impactful projects? Do you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and have a knack for writing compelling proposals? Do you enjoy building and developing business funding relationships? If so, we want you to join our team as a Grants and Corporate Funding Officer!

Who We Are:

At Homestart Newark we are dedicated to driving positive change through innovative projects and initiatives. Our mission is to help families with young children deal with whatever life throws at them. We support parents as they learn to cope, improve their confidence and build better lives for their children, and we rely on talented individuals like you to help us secure the necessary funding to make our vision a reality.

What You’ll Do:

As Grants and Corporate Funding Officer, you will be the linchpin of our fundraising efforts. Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Identifying Funding Opportunities: Research and identify potential grant opportunities from government agencies, foundations, and private entities.
• Proposal Writing: Craft persuasive and tailored grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and supporting documents.
• Securing new corporate fundraising opportunities, building and maintaining relationships with businesses.
• Grant Management: Maintain and manage a calendar of submissions and reporting deadlines.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the project manager to align grant applications and fundraising opportunities with organisational goals and project needs.
• Reporting: Prepare and submit grant monitoring reports, ensuring compliance with funder requirements, and meeting expectations from business donors and partners.

What We Offer:

• Flexibility: Enjoy the freedom to work from home and create your own schedule.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for ongoing training and career development.
• Supportive Team: Collaborate with a passionate and dedicated team committed to making a difference.
• Impact: Play a crucial role in securing funds for projects that change lives and communities
• Laptop, phone and related equipment will be provided.
• Company pension scheme – contributions matched at 5% of salary
• 19 days paid holiday pa

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven success: In bid writing and corporate fundraising.
• Skills: Exceptional writing, research, and analytical skills. Ability to convey complex ideas succinctly and compellingly.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous and highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Proactive Attitude: Self-motivated and able to work independently while also being a team player.
• Technology Savvy: Proficient in using a range of software and other relevant tools.
• Outstanding communication skills, including excellent interpersonal skills, presentation and networking skills

How to Apply:

Ready to take the next step in your career and help us make a difference? Please contact us at info@homestartnewark.co.uk for an application pack. The closing date for applications is midday on Wednesday 25th September.

Please note, we may close the application early if we find the right candidate, so apply as soon as possible!

Join us at Homestart Newark and be a part of a team that’s making a real impact. We look forward to seeing how you can contribute to our mission!

All applicants will be required to provide proof of right to work in the UK and two references.

Interviews are likely to be held on week commencing Monday 7th October, but may take place sooner depending on number of applications.

Homestart Newark is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Your Data:

All of the information collected in this process is necessary and relevant to the performance of the job applied for. We will use the information provided by you, by the referees you have noted, the educational institutions with whom we may undertake to verify your qualifications, and any criminal record checks for recruitment purposes only. Home-Start Newark will treat all personal information with the utmost confidentiality and in line with current data protection legislation.

Should you be successful in your application, the information provided, and further information which will be gathered at the relevant time, will be subsequently used for the administration of your employment. For successful applicants, application details will subsequently be held on their personnel file, and those who are unsuccessful, it will be held for a maximum of 12 months and then destroyed. For more information on how we use the information you have provided, please see our general privacy notice which is available on our Home-Start Newark web site.