Senior Fundraiser

**Senior Fundraiser**

**40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, £40,517 - £48,168 per annum.**

The Ruskin Mill Trust Group operates five colleges and associated residential provisions in: Nailsworth, Stourbridge, Sheffield, Birmingham, Pembrokeshire, as well as independent specialist schools in Worcestershire, Bristol, Sheffield, and North Yorkshire. We provide innovative and experiential education for children and young people with special learning needs, developed out of the inspiration of Rudolf Steiner, William Morris, and John Ruskin.

We are looking to recruit an experienced Senior Fundraiser based in Clent, Nr Stourbridge, West Midlands as a key member of the Fundraising Team. You will develop and implement strategies for raising funds and obtaining capital grants, ensuring that all fundraising activities embed the vision, values, purpose and method of Ruskin Mill Trust.

To undertake this role successfully you will need to possess excellent analytic, written, verbal, communication, interpersonal and presentation skills as well as experience of investigating and researching topics and opportunities for philanthropic support.

You must have experience of managing a diverse workload, meeting strict deadlines and experience of working within a complex organisation, be adaptable and show initiative with high levels of personal, emotional and social intelligence.

For over 30 years Ruskin Mill Trust has pioneered educational programmes that have the potential to transform the lives of young people and adults with special needs. It is a multi-faceted and rewarding organisation in which to work. Personal development and growth are supported within this holistic organisation that is diverse and growing.

An interactive induction is provided to allow the opportunity to gain a valuable insight into both the craft and our students’ experience.

Working at Ruskin Mill Trust is incredibly rewarding and in return, we offer competitive salaries, with progression in pay and an auto-enrolment pension scheme. In addition, staff receive.
- A comprehensive induction, extensive training and development plan to include Autism, Attachment, _Practical Skills Therapeutic Education_ (PSTE), CPI (Physical Intervention) training and much more.
- 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) which increases with length of service.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Janine Christley, Director of Fundraising on 07977 174761.
- The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Level Disclosure. The Trust is committed to becoming an equal opportunities employer_

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £40,517.00-£48,168.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Clent, DY9 9PB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 01/12/2023