Development Executive
London
Salary: £24K- £27K plus incentive
The Outward Bound Trust
The Outward Bound Trust is an educational charity providing adventure-based, outdoor learning for young people from six centres across the UK.
The Fundraising department currently raises around £7m a year to support the work of The Outward Bound Trust, predominantly to cover the cost of bursary supported places for disadvantaged young people to attend our personal development courses and towards capital (building project) requirements across the Trust’s centres.
Funds are raised from high net worth individuals, corporate organisations, charitable trusts and foundations and through high quality events. The majority of the Fundraising Department is based in Waterloo, London, while our Trusts and Foundations function is based at the Head Office in Hackthorpe, Cumbria.
Our Board of Trustees is chaired by HRHThe Duke of York. Our Patron is HRHThe Duke of Edinburgh. Both are heavily involved in the Charity’s work.
The Development Team
As a new department of the Fundraising team, it is the responsibility of the Development Team to grow the current pool of Major and Corporate Donors, through the use of both highly targeted and wealth-based campaigns, via email and post and through the use of events.
The Development Team, working closely alongside the Trust’s marketing team, will oversee campaigns of the wider Fundraising Team, including the look and feel of general appeals and communications to Individuals, Corporates and Trusts & Foundations, as well specific brands surrounding fundraising events. The Development Executive will join a Research Executive, and report in to the Head of Development.
Job description
The Development Executive will be responsible for assisting with all aspects of fundraising development.
As part of a successful team you will play a significant role in the growth and development of the charity, and an important part in developing an integrated approach when it comes to New Business recruitment for the fundraising team.
Fundraising
· Work very closely with the Head of Development in the creation and delivery of a new business strategy to acquire new donors, through the use of multiple targeted and general campaigns via email and post. These are largely aimed at Major Donors and Corporate Donors.
· Assisting the Head of Development and the Events Team in the creation of all marketing materials for fundraising events, both digitally and in print, working closely with The Trust’s marketing team to do so.
· Assisting the Events Team and supporting them to deliver different Fundraising Events.
· Account Management of all new donors into the campaign until handover on 1st October 2016.
· Managing designated fundraising initiatives with responsibility for personal income targets.
· Management and development of the Generations Alumni Campaign.
· Management and development of the Legacy Campaign – including a special 75th Anniversary Celebration Event.
· Manage new business enquiries.
General
· Work very closely with the Head of Development in the pursuit of new philanthropy and to identify and develop projects for funding.
· Manage interns within the Development Team as may be required throughout the year.
· Carry out other reasonable duties as may be required by the Head of Development
Person specification
Essential
· A pro-active and can do attitude
· At least one year’s experience of working on delivery on a major donor campaign (or similar)
· Attention to detail
Desirable
· A good understanding of the work of the Outward Bound Trust
· Marketing Experience
The post holder will also be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure under the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Salary and benefits
Basic starting salary £24k- £27k p.a. (dependent on relevant experience) for a 37.5 hour week.
- Annual Leave of 21 days increasing to 24 after 2 years, plus bank holidays.
- Life Assurance: 3 x salary, covered from start date; includes Employee Assistance helpline.
- 8 weeks’ sick pay at full salary in any 12 months.
- Long-term Disability Insurance: 2/3 salary less state incapacity benefit after 6 months’ absence for up to 5 years, covered from start date.
- Personal Accident Insurance while at work or commuting.
- Choice of private healthcare (currently BUPA) or cash plan: on application after completion of probation; taxable benefit.
- Pension Scheme (currently Standard Life): Auto-enrolment of all staff after 3 months service.
- Berghaus uniform items provided. Also opportunity to purchase Berghaus products at discount.
- Discounted course fees for family members to attend Outward Bound Trust courses (after 12 months service).
- Childcare voucher scheme.
Probation period
There is a 3-month probationary period from the employee’s start date.
How to apply
To apply, please send your CV and a short cover letter detailing your suitability for the role to . Applications close on Friday 5th February 2016, and interviews will take place week commencing 22nd February 2016. Due to the large volume of applications received, it may not be possible for us to respond to all enquiries.
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