Job Vacancies
Thank you for your interest. We currently have the following role:
Fundraising Manager/Lead (part-time).
Special Stars Foundation aims to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities and their families across Hull and East Yorkshire by providing a diverse calendar of creative and social activities. Also, we offer a range of support, training and advice services for parent carers.
The charity is ready to move forwards, to expand its services with a proactive, professional internal team. We are therefore seeking an experienced Fundraising Manager who has fundraising knowledge along with the passion and dedication to be part of the management team and lead, with support from the CEO, on all our fundraising. We would also welcome applications from those with transferable skills wishing to start a career in fundraising.
The role will cover:
- Being part of our management team, working with the Activity Lead, Retail Lead and the CEO.
- Leading the planning, development and delivery of new fundraising income streams e.g. community, local corporate, trust funding, that will resonate with stakeholders.
- Leading in implementing the operational plan for our fundraising income.
- Engaging with people organising their own fundraising activities for the charity.
- Engaging with supporters taking part in third-party activities and events to raise money for the charity.
Our ideal candidate will be someone:
- with a successful track record of building relationships and generating income from local fundraising opportunities.
- with a passion for community fundraising
- with strong communication skills who can inspire others to support and continue to support.
- who is solution focused and creative.
- who can manage their time and workload in a busy office setting as well as when working independently.
- who can deliver a fundraising portfolio within an overall charity target, demonstrating an understanding of how to mitigate risk and maximise return on investment.
What we offer:
- Leave: 28 days of annual leave, in addition to bank holidays.
- Flexible Working: we care about your wellbeing and encourage flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.
How to apply
If you do think this is the role for you then please apply through Indeed: Fundraising Manager. Please note this role is subject to an enhanced level DBS and flexible working may be considered.
Key dates
Application deadline: 12 Noon, Monday 1st December
Interviews: W/C Monday 8th December with second interview W/C 15th December
Our commitment to inclusion and accessibility:
At Special Stars Foundation one of our key focuses is around equality and making sure our services are accessible and inclusive to everyone with a disability. We have the same goal for people working with us. Special Stars Foundation is committed to recognising and valuing individual differences and the contributions of all people.
Should you require any assistance or adjustments to support your application or interview process, such as additional time for tasks, meeting the panellists beforehand, information in another format or a different interview format (online/offline/in person), please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our CEO Louise Miles louise.miles@specialstarsfoundation.co.uk.
Privacy and Safeguarding:
At Special Stars Foundation we take our commitment to safeguarding seriously and work to protect and promote the rights of the people who we support. Safeguarding is at the forefront of each activity we carry out. In line with our approach, this role is subject to an enhanced DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service).