Fundraising Research Officer
York, UK
Posted 7 weeks ago
Job Description
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Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is one of the UK’s fastest growing nature conservation organisations and seeks to appoint a Fundraising Research Officer.
This is a unique opportunity to join the Fundraising Team at Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, and we can’t wait to have you on board. As a member of a dynamic and fast-paced team, you’ll provide critical support in researching and mapping our internal and external networks, in addition to delivering essential work to grow the Trusts philanthropic portfolio.
A curious and inquisitive mindset is key to this role, with a desire to fact find and build connections across Yorkshire and beyond. You will have a natural skill for data processing and communication, whilst also being able to creatively interpret your findings and write reports. You will lead, develop and implement research processes and cooperate collaboratively with colleagues of all levels. You will have your finger on the pulse of fundraising sector trends and be able to provide insight in risk research, due diligence and marketing. We are a very creative and ambitious team, and so a common-sense approach to problem solving and enthusiasm are essential for success in this role.
Research skills are essential to this role, and so an undergraduate degree is required, with desired experience at postgraduate level, too.
How to apply:
Please submit an up-to-date CV and supporting statement. When writing your supporting statement, please ensure you describe your relevant knowledge, skills and experience aligned to the Person Specification within the Job Description. Please be aware that if you only submit a CV, your application may not be considered.
Please DO NOT include any personal details (name, address etc) on your supporting statement.
Closing date: Sunday 4th October at midnight
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.
Interview date: Tuesday 20th October
Please note that applications received after the closing deadline may not be considered. The Trust regrets that it is unable to give feedback on unsuccessful applications.
We want our people to flourish, just like nature, and so we are committed to creating a movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. We value diversity and creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.
We are also a member of the Disability Confident Scheme. This means we are committed to offering an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the post. Where a post is oversubscribed (i.e. there are more candidates meeting the minimum criteria than we can offer interviews to), we will carefully balance inviting a mix of the highest scoring disabled and non-disabled applicants.
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is a local charity working to protect and conserve Yorkshire's wild places and wildlife for all to enjoy. We care for over 100 nature reserves in Yorkshire including iconic sites such as Spurn National Nature Reserve near Hull, Staveley Nature Reserve in North Yorkshire, Potteric Carr near Doncaster and Flamborough Cliffs in the East Riding of Yorkshire.Creating a Living Landscape...Our nature reserves provide a much needed sanctuary for Yorkshire's wildlife. But we go further than that, working Yorkshire-wide to make sure our wild spaces are connected, giving wildlife freedom to move and flourish in an ever-changing world. ...and Living SeasYorkshire's seas are home to internationally important wildlife: Coastal areas teem with breeding seabirds and intertidal zones provide habitats for a myriad of creatures. Beneath the waves hidden treasures rival any tropical reef, whilst dolphins, porpoises and minke whales move offshore.Nature MattersAt the heart of our work is you: Yorkshire should be rich in wildlife for the benefit of everyone, with more wildlife, more wild places and more people having a strong connection to nature. Yorkshire Wildlife Trust works to inspire people of all ages, helping people to rediscover and reconnect with nature around them. Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is registered with the Fundraising Regulator. As a charity every penny raised is spent on delivering our charitable work. We draw on a variety of funding sources to cover the costs of conservation projects, education and awareness work, and to manage our network of nature reserves. There are a number of ways you can offer your support: As an individual - from joining as a member, donating to a specific appeal, volunteering and campaigning, to leaving a gift in your Will and donating in memory of a loved one.As a company - from corporate membership and corporate workdays, to sponsorship and donations.
Salaries
Posted range
£27K/yr – £29K/yr
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