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Community Fundraising Manager

FoodCycle
Hybrid working between home and Vauxhall, London

Posted: 18 Nov 2024

Deadline: 1 Dec 2024

Compensation: £35,000 - £38,000 FTE per year, depending on experience

Living Wage employer Disability Confident scheme

Paid Part-time Permanent

Job description

Hours: Part time, 22.5 hours per week (0.6 FTE)

To support our fundraising growth, we have identified an opportunity for a Community Fundraising role. This role will drive income from community fundraising across the country, ranging from rotary clubs, university RAGs, schools etc. It will also involve encouraging and supporting local fundraising initiatives by FoodCycle volunteers, and participation in sponsored challenge events such as marathons, bike rides etc.

This role will suit a self-starter who enjoys establishing community connections, seeking out and supporting grassroots activities. You will thrive on engaging with different stakeholders to raise money and profile for FoodCycle. You will have experience of community fundraising, as well as event planning and delivery. You will have excellent verbal communication skills and confidence to give presentations.

As this is a hybrid role, you will need to live within a commutable distance of Vauxhall, London.

Benefits: We offer 26.5 days holiday plus bank holidays, and additional holiday for length of service (pro-rata for part-time). Our healthcare package allows staff to claim money back on healthcare bills and includes access to telephone counselling and online GP appointments. 

Interview process: Shortlisted candidates will need to prepare a presentation to deliver at interview.  

Interviews: planned for Tuesday 10th December. 

Inclusivity: FoodCycle is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We are a Disability Confident Scheme member. 

Safeguarding: Safeguarding is Everyone’s business – FoodCycle is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare / wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk. This role will therefore require a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.   Please note that you will need to have existing Right to Work in the UK to apply for this role. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship.

Application information

Please upload a CV of no more than two sides, and a covering note/letter of no more than two sides explaining why you are suitable for the role, via our vacancy website. 

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