Trusts and Foundations Officer

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team who are delivering a step change in fundraising to achieve new and exciting results for our well deserving charity.

**Responsibilities**:
Managing and developing portfolios of relationships with charitable Trusts and Foundations
Working with budget holders and the Centre Director to help identify specific projects, equipment, capital, core and unrestricted amounts that might be raised
Research prospective funders using a variety of resources
Responsible for the Trusts and Foundations data in the fundraising CRM
Responsible for accurate tracking of grant income and forecasting
Responsible for ensuring secured restricted funds are in line with agreed funding objectives and acknowledged
Ensure that all funders have excellent stewardship and donations are acknowledged, recorded and reported
Ensuring an audit trail is maintained that tracks all funds raised
Meeting with Trust Administrators and Trustees to establish and cultivate existing and new relationships, and identify appropriate communications and engagement opportunities including hosting visits onsite
Research and reading about disability and key issues and themes of the sector
The person
**The team are looking for someone who**:
Is a pro-active and collaborative self-starter
Has drive and ambition
Wants to work as a team to help deliver an exciting programme of fundraising activity
Is positive and solution based
Has strong interpersonal skills
Enjoys creative writing whilst working to specific and at times tight deadlines
Is passionate about working with a variety of people with disabilities

**Requirements**:
**You will be required to undergo**:
Safeguarding training
Other relevant internal training
**Job type**: Permanent, full-time or part-time
**Salary**: £25,000 pa depending on experience
**Location**: Hybrid, including some regional travel
**Closing date**: 9 Oct 2024
Get in touch
For this position, please directly contact Jenny Young, the Centre Director.
Or call 01598 763221 to leave a message and she will get back to you as soon as possible.
Apply
A copy of your CV
A covering letter detailing why you’d like to work at Calvert Exmoor
Details of 2 referees, who should be your most recent or present employers where possible; Referees will not be contacted until a job offer has been made.
If it looks like you might have what we are looking for we’ll be in touch with a copy of the job description
If you’d like to come and see the site, meet the team, find out more and chat about what you’re looking for, we’ll arrange a good time to visit
We’ll select applicants to attend interview
**Interviews**: We expect to hold interviews the week commencing 14 Oct 2024
As well as the chance to become part of an incredibly inspiring organisation and a great team, we can offer passionate people like you several benefits including:
Speedy response to all applicants
A collaborative and friendly work environment
Working in an environment that actively promotes personal development
Free on-site parking
Beautiful location, with immediate walks around the reservoir
29 days annual leave (including bank holidays) with length of service increase
Death in service benefit
Plus, the chance to make a real difference in the work you do
No agencies please.
Together, we can provide life-changing experiences
At Calvert Exmoor, our guests really are at the heart of everything we do, and many of the children, adults and families who visit us are experiencing accessible outdoor adventures for the first time.
From the moment they arrive and throughout their stay, fantastic teams of staff are on hand to make sure our guests have a truly magical time.
You could join the incredible staff members who all help provide these life-changing experiences, whether it’s in the realm of adventure activities, accommodation, facilities or dining.
In the summer of 2024, Calvert Exmoor ran an incredibly successful fundraising appeal which achieved outstanding results. The charity has huge support, and this success will cement an exciting and long-term sustainable future for the centre. You’re welcome to join us at this very exciting time
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Who to contact
Or call 01598 763221 to leave a message and Sarah will get back to you.
Our hiring process
A speedy response to all applicants - we’ll respond, and if appropriate we’ll arrange a visit or interview at the centre
If possible, you’ll spend some time with your potential department as part of the interview process to meet potential teammates
You’ll also see the grounds and find out more about the charity in general
You decide if we have what you’re looking for, and if all goes well then you’ll join the team
Other information
We are committed to the Disability Confident Employer Scheme, which ensures we make the most of the unique skills and talents that people with disabilities can bring to the workplace
Calvert Exmoor complies with