Job Title: Fundraising and Community Engagement Coordinator
Location: Portsmouth
Job Type: Full time
Working hours: 37 hours per week (some evenings / weekends required)
Recruiting manager: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Salary: £28,108 per annum
Support. Empower. Make a Difference.
Join The Roberts Centre and become part of a team dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families across Portsmouth, Havant, and Gosport. For almost 40 years, we have supported families facing homelessness, relationship breakdowns, and other challenges, helping them build safe and stable futures. If you’re passionate about empowering people and preventing homelessness, this could be the opportunity for you.
Your Role & Responsibilities:
As a Fundraising and Community Engagement Coordinator, you will play a key role in supporting The Roberts Centre to secure funding, promote our work and strengthen our engagement with the communities we serve. Working closely with the CEO and colleagues across our services, you will identify funding opportunities, support funding applications and help raise awareness of the organisation and the impact of our work.
You will:
· Research and identify suitable grants, trusts, foundations and other funding opportunities for existing services and potential new projects.
· Work alongside the CEO to identify new project and funding opportunities.
· Prepare and submit clear and accurate funding applications, gathering relevant information from services and ensuring deadlines are met.
· Maintain records of funding opportunities, applications, deadlines and outcomes, and assist with information required by funders.
· Promote The Roberts Centre, its services, activities, events and achievements through social media and other communication channels.
· Create engaging social media content and assist with website updates, promotional materials and fundraising campaigns.
· Build positive relationships with local communities, organisations and other stakeholders to raise awareness of The Roberts Centre and its services.
· Plan, organise and support community events and activities to promote the organisation and encourage engagement.
· Represent The Roberts Centre at community events and promotional opportunities, including local radio where appropriate.
· Engage with service users to gather feedback and experiences that demonstrate the impact of our services, ensuring appropriate consent, confidentiality and safeguarding requirements are followed.
· Maintain accurate records relating to fundraising, marketing, events and community engagement activities.
· Take an active role in continuous improvement and contribute to our supportive team culture.
Who We’re Looking For:
· Excellent written communication skills with the ability to produce clear and persuasive content.
· Strong research skills and the ability to identify relevant funding opportunities and information.
· Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence communicating with a wide range of people.
· Experience of producing written applications, proposals, reports or similar professional content.
· Experience of using social media to communicate or promote information.
· Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage deadlines, prioritise tasks and maintain accurate records.
· Able to create clear and engaging social media and promotional content.
· Confident engaging with community organisations, service users and members of the public.
· Experience of fundraising or preparing grant or trust funding applications (desirable).
· Experience of organising or supporting events or community activities (desirable).
· A proactive team player who can also work independently and use initiative.
· Tact, diplomacy and discretion, with the ability to communicate sensitively with service users.
Requirements:
· Able to travel within the local community to attend meetings, events and promotional activities.
· Full driving licence and access to a vehicle insured for business use.
· Flexibility to attend occasional events, community activities or media opportunities outside normal working hours when required.
· Enhanced DBS check required in line with Safer Recruitment practices.
Why Join Us?
· Make a Positive Difference – Help shape young minds and support families in need.
· Work Together – Be part of a collaborative and caring team that values connection and support.
· Think Creatively – Bring fresh ideas to life, ensuring children receive the best early years education.
· Learn & Develop – Access ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
· Respect – We celebrate diversity, champion inclusivity, and challenge the status quo.
· Trust & Transparency – Be part of an organisation that values openness, fairness and honest communication
Perks & Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you both at work and outside of work:
Time Off & Flexibility
· 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, increasing with service up to 28 days
· Flexible and agile working options where service needs allow
Financial Security
· Pension scheme (5% employer / 3% employee contribution)
· Life assurance (4x salary linked to pension enrolment)
· Transparent pay structure with clear salary progression
Health & Wellbeing
· Employee Assistance Programme with free confidential support
· Mental Health First Aiders available for support and signposting
· Eye care and DSE support, including contribution towards prescription glasses
· Sick Pay & Compassionate Support
· Enhanced Occupational Sick Pay after probation
· Additional Exceptional Sick Pay subject to eligibility criteria
· Compassionate leave support during difficult personal circumstances
Learning & Development
· Internal and external training opportunities
· Online training platforms to support continuous development
Engagement & Culture
· Staff consultation days with training, wellbeing activities, and organisational updates
· Annual team away day
· Employee VOICE Group to share ideas and feedback
Additional Benefits
· DBS Update Service subscription reimbursed
· Blue Light Card and Charity Worker discounts
· Portsmouth Dockyard family tickets
· Christmas get-together during working hours
Join Us & Be Part of Something Bigger!
This is more than just a job, it’s an opportunity to empower children, support families, and be a force for positive change. If you’re ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply now to join The Roberts Centre – where we work together to change the lives of children and families.
For more information, please contact [email protected] or visit our website at https://www.robertscentre.org.uk/vacancies
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This role involves regulated activity. To be considered, candidates must meet all eligibility, application, and qualification requirements as stipulated by the regulatory authority. Additionally, applicants are required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check in accordance with Safer Recruitment practices.
The Roberts Centre is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Pay: £28,108.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Portsmouth (Hampshire, South East Region)
