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We're hiring: Fundraising Officer
Salary: £25,000 - £29,000 per annum
Duration: Permanent
Hours of Work: Full time (35 hour week)
Benefits: As a member of staff, you will have access to our employee benefits programme, managed by HSF, which offers a health plan, access to counselling and legal support, and a discount programme for benefits such as gym membership and personal accident cover. You will also have access to free communications events, resources and mentors through our Charity Comms membership. A ten per cent pension contribution, as well as additional time off between Christmas and New Year.
Location: London (Westminster) and remote (hybrid working policy in place; due to the nature of the role, it is primary office-based and we expect the post-holder to work from the office 3-5 days a week).
Closing date: Monday 8 September at 5pm
Interview date: Thursday 18 September in Westminster, London
About the role
We are looking for a skilled administrator who is passionate about stewarding supporters, so that they feel valued and connected to our mission. Working as part of a small fundraising team, your work will enable the charity to respond quickly and effectively to enquiries through your database management and internal communication skills.
The future of churches is our biggest heritage challenge. But we cannot tackle it alone – our Friends, donors and supporters are key. This is an exciting opportunity to help us be even more efficient and effective in our responses to these audiences, which will help us to keep churches open and in use.
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About the National Churches Trust
We want to keep the UK’s wonderful collection of church buildings well maintained, valued and in use. Working on the ground in all four nations, we support churches of all denominations. Our vision is to see open churches thriving at the heart of their communities.
Find out where we're heading
'For Churches', our strategy, sets out the ways we support churches across the UK.
Discover our latest events
Throughout the year we run many in person and online events, bringing together people who love church and heritage, and who want to discover how they can help keep these buildings open and in use.
How to apply for the role
This role is likely to appeal to someone who is interested in and skilled at administration and who has an interest in the heritage sector.
To apply, please send a covering letter (max 2 sides) detailing your interest in the role and how you meet the requirements, together with a copy of your CV to Rosalinde.debest@nationalchurchestrust.org and copy in Ben.Sims@nationalchurchestrust.org
For an informal conversation about the specifics of the role please contact our Head of Fundraising and Public Affairs, Ben Sims, at Ben.Sims@nationalchurchestrust.org. Please note that any phone calls or emails exchanges will not count in the formal application process for the role.
Closing date: Monday 8 September at 5pm
Interview date: Thursday 18 September in Westminster, London