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Fundraising Development Officer

Role: Fundraising Development Officer

Contract type: Part-time, 17.5hpw

Closing Date: *** extended to Midnight on Tuesday 14th March***

Interviews: w/c 13th or 20th March

 

Join a team that’s been changing the lives of engineers and their families around the world for over 130 years.

Foothold is here to make sure people in the engineering community never face life’s challenges without support. In 2020-21, we provided £2.1 million’s worth of support to 1,275 people across 50 countries – and we want to take our support even further over the years to come.

You could help us continue to make a big difference by joining us on our journey. Think you’ve got what it takes? Apply today!

Working as part of our Fundraising and Communications team, as Fundraising Development Officer you’ll develop successful relationships with supporters and stakeholders to help maximise awareness, income and opportunities for Foothold.

You’ll also take the lead on growing our income from corporate partnerships, fundraising events and challenges, DIY fundraisers, and groups.

We are a small team who need to make a big impact. If you think that you have the skills and experience we need and are excited by this new opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.

Read more about Foothold and our vacancy in our Recruitment Pack.

How to apply

To apply, please send your CV, a supporting statement of no more than 2 pages explaining your interest in this role and how you meet the criteria outlined in the job description and person specification, and your completed equal opportunities monitoring form to [email protected].

Interviews will be held in w/c 20th March online.

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Fliss Rook, Fundraising & Communications Manager on [email protected].

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