Main purpose of the post:
To promote donations and income from variable sources and raise funds by setting up and attending events and fundraising activities. To develop fundraising initiatives and promote the high reputation, brand and profile of the charity. To recruit, promote and co-ordinate volunteering at Gables.
Essential experience & skills
Full manual driving licence. Candidates will have to be over 25 to be able to drive our vehicles. This is due to restrictions on our vehicle insurance policy and is non-negotiable so please do not apply if you are under 25 or do not have a manual driving licence.
- Must be flexible and able to swap days off to suit event dates.
- Experience of applying sound administration techniques and skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Experience/ability to research potential fundraising opportunities.
- Excellent organisational and IT skills to include Microsoft office programmes and databases.
- Ability to attend events – loading and setting up all heavy duty equipment, including gazebos, dog show rings and pack up at the end of the event to bring all equipment back to Gables.
- Ability to work as part of a positive team.
- Ability to work on own initiative in the generation of work.
- Ability to maintain a positive & friendly attitude under pressure.
- Understanding of and commitment to the vision, mission and values of Gables.
Desirable experience & skills
- Education level 2 in administration or other relevant subject.
The Person
The successful candidate will be hard working and reliable, possessing a love of animals and an empathy with people. They will be good humoured and enjoy working in a close knit team. The fundraising department is very busy and the staff must be able to maintain a polite and patient approach to telephone and personal callers at all times. The fundraising staff represent the face of Gables as a first point of contact and therefore the attitude and image presented is vitally important.
Pay: £12.71-£13.85 per hour
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
