Fundraising and Corporate Liasion Officer job(s)

We are advertising for someone to help us raise funds for our charity.

Please see the job description and terms below.

You can apply via Indeed here.

JOB DETAILS: FUNDRAISING AND CORPORATE LIAISON OFFICER

Salary: £16.37 per hour £31,921 (based on 37.5 hours per week)

Job type: 25 - 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Bedford MS Therapy Centre is a thriving local charity that provides therapies,

exercise sessions and support to people living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Parkinson’s

and other neurological conditions.

We are looking for a self-motivated and enthusiastic Fundraising and Corporate Liaison

Officer to help grow the charity's income. You will be organised, with excellent time

management skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. The ideal candidate will

have a positive attitude and exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal,

and be able to engage and build rapport quickly with our service users and the public.

You should be comfortable working independently, meeting realistic targets and KPIs.

The role will require occasional evening and weekend work.

THE ROLE OF FUNDRAISING AND CORPORATE LIAISON OFFICER WILL

INCLUDE:

Corporate and Community Liaison and Networking (50% of the role):

 Work closely with the Senior Fundraiser to develop and implement a fundraising

strategy that maximises both corporate fundraising and community fundraising.

 For corporate fundraising, the focus will be on identifying local businesses with a

charitable mindset and contacting them with a view to securing corporate

sponsorships and partnerships, as well as ‘Charity of the Year’ support.

 For community fundraising, you will identify and engage with community groups,

local sport clubs, gyms, schools, etc., to create fundraising opportunities,

including confidently presenting the Centre at talks and events.

 Encourage personal fundraising efforts within the local community by organising

challenge events and supporting individuals in their own fundraising initiatives.

 Attend networking meetings to identify and pursue new fundraising opportunities.

Marketing: (15% of the role)

 Responsible for marketing of events and activities organised by the fundraiser,

through newsletters and social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn).

 Maintain and update the social media events calendar.

 Provide marketing support to all supporters, including the charity’s volunteer

fundraising teams.

 Manage and update content on the events/activities page of the website.

 Collaborate with the Senior Fundraiser to strengthen digital marketing efforts for

events and activities.

Fundraising events (35% of the role)

 Develop an annual plan outlining a schedule of events, budget costs, and

anticipated income for each event/activity.

 Organise 3-4 charity fundraising events annually, focusing on increasing

attendance at low-input, popular events.

 Coordinate volunteer-led collections at locations such as supermarkets, railway

stations, and sports venues 2-3 times a year to raise funds and awareness.

 Support existing volunteer teams and third parties to help them reach their

fundraising goals.

 Build relationships with service users with a view to encouraging them, their

families and friends to volunteer and participate in the Centre's events and

activities.

Desirable skills and experience:

 At least three years of experience in a business and corporate liaison role is

highly desirable.

 Prior fundraising experience in a charity environment is essential.

 Proficient in using social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn) to

fundraise, promote events, and engage the community.

 Experienced in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

 Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including experience at public

speaking, to be able to effectively engage individuals and groups.

 Skilled in identifying, building and maintaining relationships with service users,

local businesses, community groups, and potential supporters.

 Prior experience with CRM systems and membership databases would be a

plus.

 Strong problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to think quickly, overcome

challenges, and find creative solutions to maximize fundraising efforts

 The ability to carry out any other duties as might reasonably be expected as part

of this role, including working on occasional evenings and weekends.

Our Benefits:

We offer:

 20 days annual leave plus public holidays pro rata. Additional AL depending on

service after 2, 4 and 6 years.

 A pension scheme with 3% employer contributions

 £31,921 pro rata (based on 37.5 hours per week)

 Free parking

 WFH or flexible hours within reason would be considered after probationary

period

This role needs to be created from the ground up.

For flexibility, this role can be divided between an Events Fundraiser and a

Corporate Liaison Fundraiser, with 15 hours allocated to each position. To

discuss this further, or for any other queries, please email Centre Manager, Tracy

Mckenzie: manager@mscentrebedsandnorthants.com or call the charity on 01234

325781.

We reserve the right, depending on application numbers, to close or extend the

closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.