Trusts Fundraising Officer

Trusts Fundraising Officer
London, SW1
About Us
We are the Roman Catholic Diocese of Westminster, a faith-based charity, home to the Archbishop of Westminster (Cardinal Vincent Nichols) and our beautiful Westminster Cathedral.
We are one of the leading Catholic dioceses in the country, delivering our charitable mission through our network of schools, parishes and social justice initiatives. We seek to positively impact the lives of all members of society.
We are now looking for a Trusts Fundraising Officer to join us on a full-time, permanent basis.
The Benefits
- Salary of £30,000 - £35,000 per annum
- Life Assurance
- Access to Healthcare Cash Plan
- Discounts scheme through Edenred-shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets gift cards and much more
- Season Ticket Loan
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Access to low cost loans with Churches Mutual
- Employee assistance programme– free, independent 24/7 help and advice for work-related issues as well as problems affecting home life
This is a terrific opportunity for an enthusiastic graduate who is keen to develop a career in fundraising to take on a varied and rewarding role with our organisation.
Alongside great support, induction and training, we’ll provide a range of tempting benefits to ensure you can optimise your work/life balance.
So, if you’re ready to develop your skillset and advance your career, we want to hear from you.
The Role
As a Trusts Fundraising Officer, you'll take on a pivotal role within our Fundraising and Stewardships team, leading the administration of grant programs.
Specifically, you will undertake bid writing, manage relationships, and support applications for smaller grant programs.
You will support the Trusts Fundraising Manager in growing incomes from grant-giving trusts and foundations. Leading the day-to-day administration, you will respond to queries, disseminating information on grants and funding opportunities, as well as maintaining accurate funding data and preparing key documents.
Additionally, you will contribute to a range of projects in parishes, Westminster Cathedral, school and central diocesan initiatives.
About You
To be considered as a Trusts Fundraising Officer, you will need:
- A degree (or equivalent) or equivalent experience
- The ability to prepare and maintain reports on projects including KPIs and income and expenditure budget
- The ability to travel to parishes, attend meetings and events
- Organisation and communication skills
We welcome applications from practising Roman Catholics, those of other faiths, or none. What we require above all else is that you respect the values we share to help others and support decent and dignified work for all without prejudice.
The closing date for this role is Thursday 10th May 2024.
Other organisations may call this role Graduate Fundraising Officer, Graduate Fundraiser, Fundraising Executive, Grants Fundraising Officer, Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser, Fundraising Support Officer, Fundraising Co-ordinator, Contracts Fundraising Officer, Fundraiser, or Charity Fundraising Officer.
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So, if you want to make a positive impact in the community as a Trusts Fundraising Officer, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
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