Outreach and Development Facilitator
- Recruiter
- Confidential
- Location
- Lancashire
- Salary
- 25000.00 - 30000.00 GBP Annual
- Posted
- 29 Sep 2021
- Closes
- 27 Oct 2021
- Sectors
- Sport & Leisure
- Contract Type
- Contract
- Hours
- Part Time
Comhaltas in Britain are looking for an experienced Outreach and Development Facilitator to join a dynamic team of volunteers and employees on a part time, 6 month fixed term contract basis, working remotely.
Comhaltas in Britain is a charity that is dedicated to the promotion of Traditional Irish culture, education, heritage and welfare, through music, song, dance, language and friendship across Britain.
You will be someone who has a strong track record for fundraising within the Charity sector and can evidence income generation.
The role
As our Outreach and Development Facilitator, you will be responsible for developing and implementing a successful fund-raising strategy to support the range of projects undertaken by Comhaltas in Britain.
Developing, supporting and championing new and existing events and activities (Irish education, culture, heritage and welfare) to promote the work of the charity as a whole
Main duties
* To build a network of behalf of the Charity, working with existing stakeholders to maximise income
* To research and apply for new corporate support
* To organise the charity's events recruiting and supporting participants and recruiting volunteers.
* Support the management of the corporate website, social media and blog ensuring they are user focused and consistently meet best practice editorial and publishing standards
* Engaging with partner organisations and other like-minded Cultural organisations, welfare bodies of behalf of multigenerational Irish community Support the production and analysis of management information from a variety of reporting tools
* Bringing new creative ideas around communication and marketing, taking the lead in identifying strong stories and engaging news content.
* Ensuring compliance with terms and conditions of funding, reporting requirements, relevant legislation and governance policies
* Management of third-party relations- ensure that correct procedures are followed where third parties are engaged
* Undertaking other duties at the direction of the Meithal Management team/ provincial council, so as to ensure the success of Comhaltas in Britain
To be successful, you will have
Essential:
* Knowledge and at least 2 years' experience of working in one or more of the following: music / education / arts sector / charities sector / community sector / digital communications
* A well developed and successful track record of managing and implementing digital strategies / fundraising opportunities
* A demonstrable track record of delivering results in fundraising
Desirable:
* Experience of successfully developing, supporting and empowering a team of volunteers demonstrating effective leadership
* A high level of enthusiasm for Irish culture, especially traditional music, dance and language.
* A positive 'can-do' approach attitude
* Flexible and adaptable approach
* Excellent attention to detail
* Reliable and accountable
* Energetic with a commitment to achieving objectives
If successful, you will receive
* GBP25,000 - GBP30,000 per annum depending on experience and will be pro rata to 18.75 contracted hours per week
* 6-month fixed term contract
* 20 pro rata annual leave days excluding Public Holidays.
* Working from home and if located near an office, join the team working there.
Application Process
Click 'apply now' to register and upload your CV and a covering letter, explaining fully why you are suitable for the position and how your skills and experience meet the key job criteria in order to be considered for this position.
Our first round of applications closing date is 08/10/2021 at 12pm.
Interviews will take place week commencing 11/10/2021.
Should we find a suitable candidate, we reserve the right to close the job vacancy and will not proceed to the second round. Should we be unsuccessful in the first round, the final closing date will be 25/10/2021 at 12pm.
Terms and Conditions of Employment
The nature of this role requires flexibility and a willingness to work outside of normal office hours. Time off in lieu will operate on an agreed basis. There are 20 pro rata annual leave days excluding Public Holidays.
Comhaltas in Britain as a charity are part funded by the Irish Abroad Unit, at the Irish Department for Foreign Affairs. This role is based in Britain.
DBS Disclosure/ Disclosure Scotland
This post is subject to DBS or Disclosure Scotland Vetting and there being no disclosure of convictions which Comhaltas In Britain considers would render the candidate unsuitable to work with Children/ vulnerable adults. This vetting process will commence on appointment
NB: If suitable for the role, you will be contacted by Clover HR who are not an agency but are Comhaltas in Britain's HR Consultancy
Comhaltas in Britain is a charity that is dedicated to the promotion of Traditional Irish culture, education, heritage and welfare, through music, song, dance, language and friendship across Britain.
You will be someone who has a strong track record for fundraising within the Charity sector and can evidence income generation.
The role
As our Outreach and Development Facilitator, you will be responsible for developing and implementing a successful fund-raising strategy to support the range of projects undertaken by Comhaltas in Britain.
Developing, supporting and championing new and existing events and activities (Irish education, culture, heritage and welfare) to promote the work of the charity as a whole
Main duties
* To build a network of behalf of the Charity, working with existing stakeholders to maximise income
* To research and apply for new corporate support
* To organise the charity's events recruiting and supporting participants and recruiting volunteers.
* Support the management of the corporate website, social media and blog ensuring they are user focused and consistently meet best practice editorial and publishing standards
* Engaging with partner organisations and other like-minded Cultural organisations, welfare bodies of behalf of multigenerational Irish community Support the production and analysis of management information from a variety of reporting tools
* Bringing new creative ideas around communication and marketing, taking the lead in identifying strong stories and engaging news content.
* Ensuring compliance with terms and conditions of funding, reporting requirements, relevant legislation and governance policies
* Management of third-party relations- ensure that correct procedures are followed where third parties are engaged
* Undertaking other duties at the direction of the Meithal Management team/ provincial council, so as to ensure the success of Comhaltas in Britain
To be successful, you will have
Essential:
* Knowledge and at least 2 years' experience of working in one or more of the following: music / education / arts sector / charities sector / community sector / digital communications
* A well developed and successful track record of managing and implementing digital strategies / fundraising opportunities
* A demonstrable track record of delivering results in fundraising
Desirable:
* Experience of successfully developing, supporting and empowering a team of volunteers demonstrating effective leadership
* A high level of enthusiasm for Irish culture, especially traditional music, dance and language.
* A positive 'can-do' approach attitude
* Flexible and adaptable approach
* Excellent attention to detail
* Reliable and accountable
* Energetic with a commitment to achieving objectives
If successful, you will receive
* GBP25,000 - GBP30,000 per annum depending on experience and will be pro rata to 18.75 contracted hours per week
* 6-month fixed term contract
* 20 pro rata annual leave days excluding Public Holidays.
* Working from home and if located near an office, join the team working there.
Application Process
Click 'apply now' to register and upload your CV and a covering letter, explaining fully why you are suitable for the position and how your skills and experience meet the key job criteria in order to be considered for this position.
Our first round of applications closing date is 08/10/2021 at 12pm.
Interviews will take place week commencing 11/10/2021.
Should we find a suitable candidate, we reserve the right to close the job vacancy and will not proceed to the second round. Should we be unsuccessful in the first round, the final closing date will be 25/10/2021 at 12pm.
Terms and Conditions of Employment
The nature of this role requires flexibility and a willingness to work outside of normal office hours. Time off in lieu will operate on an agreed basis. There are 20 pro rata annual leave days excluding Public Holidays.
Comhaltas in Britain as a charity are part funded by the Irish Abroad Unit, at the Irish Department for Foreign Affairs. This role is based in Britain.
DBS Disclosure/ Disclosure Scotland
This post is subject to DBS or Disclosure Scotland Vetting and there being no disclosure of convictions which Comhaltas In Britain considers would render the candidate unsuitable to work with Children/ vulnerable adults. This vetting process will commence on appointment
NB: If suitable for the role, you will be contacted by Clover HR who are not an agency but are Comhaltas in Britain's HR Consultancy