RLT Fundraising Officer

Hands-on fundraising role to build fundraising experience and increase funding for key educational priorities at the River Learning Trust (RLT). The post holder will research and apply for grant funding, support relationship building with donors and local businesses, manage the Trust-wide CRM fundraising database Beacon, and help build a culture of philanthropy across the RLT community. The role reports into the Trust's CFO, works with a freelance fundraising consultant, and is part-time (25 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, term time only). The role includes regulated activity relevant to children.

Responsibilities

Research and apply for funding from grant-making bodies; support the freelance fundraising consultant in building relationships with potential donors, local businesses, and other stakeholder groups; manage the day-to-day running and support of the Trust-wide CRM fundraising database (Beacon), ensuring best practice; develop and support the Beacon user base across the school network; manage resources, administration, and communications across the network; help build a culture of philanthropy across the RLT community; work towards increasing philanthropic income for key educational priorities

Requirements

At least one year's experience in a fundraising role; organised; enthusiastic; confident building relationships; able to work independently, proactively, and to a high standard; enjoys collaborative working; understands and is demonstrably competent using a CRM database and other relevant software; able to write clear and engaging funding applications and communications

Benefits

Extensive continuing professional learning and development opportunities; wellbeing and staff networks; access to Defined Benefit Pension Schemes (TPS and LGPS)