Trust Fundraising Officer

Women's Aid is the national charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children. Over the past 40 years Women's Aid has been at the forefront of shaping and coordinating responses to domestic violence and abuse through practice. We empower survivors by keeping their voices at the heart of our work, working with and for women and children by listening to them and responding to their needs. We are a federation of over 220 organisations who provide more than 300 local lifesaving services to women and children across the country. Our campaigns achieve change in policy, practice and awareness, encouraging healthy relationships and helping to build a future where domestic abuse is no longer tolerated. We are looking for a Trust Fundraising Officer who is enthusiastic, proactive and organised to raise funds from Trust and Statutory bodies. You will have the opportunity to attend and host roundtable events, All Part Parliament Groups (APPG's) and meet directly with funders. You will be tasked with acquiring and managing grants of GBP100,000 and above, and managing a very busy workload. You will be quick to grasp the needs of the organisation in order to make timely and appropriate applications to maximise income. Have strong data entry and communication skills with excellent attention to detail and a flexible but organised approach to work. With the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines, this opportunity is perfect for someone with experience of working for a charity, research funded institution, or funding body. This role is a challenging one but hugely rewarding. You will be joining a fantastic team, working to make a real difference for women and children suffering domestic abuse. Location Bristol (with some travel required) Salary GBP25,346 - GBP28,549 (based on NJC pay scale points 29-33). Contract 37 hours per week, permanent Closing date Midday, 11th October 2017 Interviews 17th October, Bristol To apply please complete an application form and return it to us on the address on the website. Please do not include a CV. Applicants will be shortlisted according to how well they meet the criteria in the person specification. Please highlight and explain how you meet these using the application form. If you have been shortlisted for interview, you will be informed by email. Regrettably, we are normally unable to acknowledge unsuccessful applicants. Women only need apply under schedule 9 (Part 1) of the Equality Act 2010. Women's Aid is committed to quality, equality and valuing diversity. Applications are particularly welcome from black and minority ethnic women. We are a Disability Confident employer: we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for vacancies. Registered charity no: Recruitment consultancies/agencies should not approach Women's Aid with regards to open vacancies. We regret that agency candidates will not be considered.