Do you want a role where you can see your impact in changing the lives of young people living through and beyond cancer? Are you proud of your ability to build effective relationships across wide and diverse groups of people, organisations and partners? Do you have the ability to enthuse, motivate and encourage others? Do you enjoy working in a small team, working towards clear goals and objectives? Are you ready to hit the ground running? Then this is the role for you! The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust is recruiting a Community and Individual Fundraiser to be an integral part of the small and driven fundraising team. Inspiring and managing community groups, individual fundraisers, and individual donations. As an enthusiastic fundraiser you will help diversify income and grow loyalty by building and nurturing relationships both with future supporters and existing donors. You will work to increase supporter engagement and develop recurring giving through our ‘Friends of the Trust’ programme. You will also play a proactive part in our wider fundraising activities, helping us be even more accessible to all young people who have a cancer diagnosis in the UK, and have the biggest positive impact possible on every one of them. A great opportunity to join a close, ambitious and supportive team where you will have a truly meaningful impact and where you can experience first-hand the difference you are making to so many young lives. The successful candidate will be passionate and skilled in building effective relationships, a competent and confident communicator and have a personable approach when working with a wide range of supporters. Experience in a fundraising role is desireable, but we are very willing to consider transferable skills with an interest and enthusiasm to learn too! As well as being a fulfilling, fun place to work, we offer a range of incentives to our team. You will get: 23 days basic annual leave a year (pro-rata) plus all English Bank Holidays (typically 8 days). After 3 years, you will get an extra day’s annual leave and an extra 2 days after 5 years. Hybrid working – our office-based team have the possibilty to work remotely on set days, depending on job role/responsibilities, with some flexibility in working hours, both in agreement with line manager. Company Pension Plan with employer contribution above the legal minimum requirement. Option to enrol in the Benenden Health Healthcare Plan and Health Cash Plan. This includes… Private medical diagnostics, private medical treatment and surgery, physiotherapy, mental health counselling support, 24/7 GP and mental health helplines. Money towards health-related costs, including optical, dental, chiropody, physiotherapy, in-patient treatment. Gym membership discounts and online fitness classes. Access to professional mental health supervision Reward Gateway – huge range of discounts on shopping, entertainment, holidays, and other experiences, plus wellbeing support. Vouchers for a free annual eye test at Specsavers. Musto branded staff kit
Community and Individual Fundraiser in Isle of Wight employer: Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust
The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of young people affected by cancer. With a supportive and ambitious team culture, employees are encouraged to grow and develop their skills while working towards meaningful goals. Located in a vibrant community, this role not only allows for personal fulfilment but also fosters strong relationships with diverse supporters, making it a truly rewarding place to work.
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Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust Recruitment Team
