Head of Fundraising

Theperson chosen will be passionate about supporting people affected by sightloss, enabling them to live independently and realise their ambitions. You willknow how to engage with people from all walks of life and work with them todeliver solutions that drive Vista forward.You will be required to work 30 hours per week flexibly Monday – Friday.There may be a requirement for some evening/weekend work due to the nature ofthe role. This is a hybrid-based role.Ournew team member will have experience of developing and growing a multitude ofincome streams with the ability to identify potential opportunities and workalongside senior management to steer strategy. They will be a strong,innovative communicator and be experienced at building relationships withinternal and external stakeholders.Reportingto the Director of Finance and Governance, the successful candidate will sit onthe Extended Leadership Team and will be a leading voice on driving forward ourgrowth and ensuring financial sustainability.TheHead of Fundraising & Development will lead two teams, fundraising andretail, providing the vision, leadership, and skills which will enable the usto achieve our organisational objectives. Benefits:
31 days annual leave (pro rota for part time), inclusive of bankholidays, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, your birthday off, full trainingfor the role, hybrid working, excellent health benefits, wellbeing - access toan independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme.Working for Vista means you will be working for one of the oldest andlargest local charities in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We are anindependent organisation working with people with sight loss and their familiesacross Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.We welcome applications from allcandidates, regardless of any protected characteristic and are an equalopportunity employer. We particularly welcome applications from candidates withdisabilities including visual impairments, and we encourage applications fromsuch people who are under-represented in our workforce and face disadvantage onaccount of disability.All candidates will be treated equally, andwe will base decisions on appointments on the merits of the candidates. If you do not hear from us within three weeks of theclosing date, please assume you have regrettably not been selected forinterview on this occasion.In the event of high volume of applications, Vista hasthe right to close the advert early.This post is subjectto an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS.
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