Archaeology Scotland Suite 1A Stuart House Station Road Musselburgh EH21 7PB

0300 012 9878 | | www.archaeologyscotland.org.uk

Trusts Fundraiser & Events Co-ordinator

Part-Time Fixed Term contract to 30th June 2019

Archaeology Scotland’s mission is to inspire people to discover, explore, care for and enjoy Scotland's archaeological heritage as a leading independent Scottish charity. We were established over 70 years ago and have gained a wealth of experience in community engagement, volunteer management and professional best practice. Although we are primarily focused on archaeology, we apply this in the widest sense to include natural, built and cultural heritage.

Our main areas of activity include:

· The Adopt-a-Monument Scheme - encouraging communities to record, conserve, interpret and promote local archaeological sites

· Our Learning programme– creating and providing resources and advice for educators and Continuing Professional Development sessions for teachers

· Our newly launched Heritage Hero Awards - encouraging young people to get involved in heritage

· Scottish Archaeology Month - coordinating an annual bonanza of archaeology events across Scotland in September as part of European Heritage Days

· Conferences and events – organising exciting and interesting archaeological and heritage conferences and seminars

· Cultural Heritage tourism events for members and the public such as our annual Summer School and occasional Time Tours

· Training- providing skills training for all including archival research, surveying, recording and other archaeological techniques;

· Special events for the Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology in partnership with the Dig It! 2017 project.

Background

This post will support the Development Manager whilst seconded to project manage our Stobs Camp Project. The post will be for 2 days per week from May 2017 through to the end of June 2019.

The post will involve generating income through detailed written applications to grant making trusts. As trust fundraising plays an important part within the wider fundraising strategy, you will need to be able to demonstrate an ability to work as part of the fundraising team.

This role involves a high level of research and a good understanding of our role in the heritage sector. You will be required to develop and nurture relationships with funders through regular reporting and feedback on income investment. Itis essential that you have strong numeric and literacy skills and are able to write engagingly in relation to the applications.

Your writing style will be factually based and will require high levels of attention to detail. Experience of using a CRM database will be an asset.

In addition, this post will assist the Director and admin staff to organise several events throughout the course of the year. These will include one-off membership events to large conferences. Experience of sourcing venues, arranging catering and liaising with suppliers will be essential. Of prime importance will be your ability to communicate with the client base, general public, stakeholders, suppliers and partners. Significant use of social media will be key to ensuring successful events.

Job Title: Trusts & Events Fundraiser

Essential Skills and Attributes:

· Educate to degree level

· Experience of trusts fundraising

· Experience of developing project funding bids

· Experience of monitoring and evaluating the impact of projects

· Experience of organising moderate to high level events

· Experience of using social media as a marketing tool

· Ability to work to tight timetables

· Ability to manage and work positively in a small team

· Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people and bodies

· Excellent ICT skills including database management

Desirable Skills and Attributes:

· Practical experience of fundraising preferably in a heritage setting

· Experience of managing budgets and financial reporting

· A keen interest in history, heritage or archaeology

· Full, clean current driving licence

Salary and working conditions: The post will be based at the Archaeology Scotland offices in Musselburgh. This post is part-time, 15 hours per week until 30th June 2019. Applicants should be aware that some weekend working will be required.

The salary for this post is based on a full-time equivalent of £27,500 per annum. Holiday entitlement will be 20 days per annum plus 6 statutory public holidays pro rata. There will be a certain amount of travel associated with the post, for which expenses are provided.

To Apply: Please post a letter of application and current CV to: The Director at the address below or email

Closing Date for Applications is 12 noon on the 12th May 2017.

Interviews will be held in the morning of the 18th May 2017 at our offices in Musselburgh.

0300 012 9878 | | www.archaeologyscotland.org.uk

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