Fundraising and Communications Officer in Loughborough

AboutLove4Life

Love4Life supports vulnerable anddisadvantaged girls and young women to build confidence, positive self-esteemand healthy relationships. We believe that when young people feel good aboutthemselves, they are more able to make healthy, positive choices and buildlives filled with aspirations.

This is an exciting time to join ourinnovative and ambitious charity as we continue to grow our reach andstrengthen our impact.

About therole

We are looking for an enthusiastic andmotivated Fundraising and Communications Officer to join our small andsupportive fundraising team.

You do not need to know everything from dayone. We are looking for someone who brings some relevant experience, strongtransferable skills, curiosity and a genuine desire to learn. You may haveworked in fundraising, communications, marketing, sales, customerrelationships, community engagement or another role where you have developedpersuasive communication and relationship-building skills.

Working closely with the Head of Fundraisingand colleagues across Love4Life, you will help generate income, engagesupporters and communicate the difference our work makes. You will haveopportunities to build your experience across trusts and foundations, corporateand community fundraising, earned income, campaigns, events and digitalcommunications.

This is a varied role for someone who enjoysbuilding relationships, writing engaging content, developing new ideas andmanaging their own work while contributing to a collaborative team.

Keyresponsibilities

Fundraising

• Research suitable trusts, foundations and other fundingopportunities.
• Help to write clear, persuasive and evidence-based fundingapplications.
• Support the preparation of reports and updates for funders.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with donors, businesses,community groups and other supporters.
• Help to develop community and corporate fundraising opportunities.
• Support the promotion and sale of Love4Life’s paid-for workshops.
• Assist with fundraising campaigns and events.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date supporter and fundraising records.
• Work with colleagues to gather information, outcomes, stories andevidence of Love4Life’s impact.
• Contribute ideas to help Love4Life diversify and grow its income.

Communications

• Create engaging content for social media, newsletters, campaigns,presentations and other communications.
• Help to communicate Love4Life’s impact clearly and sensitively todifferent audiences.
• Support the planning and delivery of communications and fundraisingcampaigns.
• Assist with website updates and digital communications.
• Gather stories, photographs and other content in line withsafeguarding, consent and confidentiality requirements.
• Help to maintain a consistent and positive Love4Life brand.
• Support communications before, during and after events.
• Monitor engagement and use learning to improve futurecommunications.

Team and organisational responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with colleagues across Love4Life.
• Manage your workload, projects and priorities effectively.
• Represent Love4Life positively and professionally with externalaudiences.
• Follow Love4Life’s policies and procedures, including safeguarding,data protection and equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Take part in training, supervision and opportunities forprofessional development.
• Undertake other reasonable duties appropriate to the level of therole.

About you

Above all, you will share our passion forhelping vulnerable teenage girls and young women thrive. You will beenthusiastic, adaptable and keen to develop your fundraising and communicationsskills.

You will enjoy communicating with differentaudiences, building positive relationships and turning ideas into action. Youwill be comfortable taking responsibility for your work, while also askingquestions, seeking support and learning from others.

We recognise that talented people gain skillsin many different settings. If you meet most of the essential criteria and areexcited about the role, we encourage you to apply, even if you do not havedirect charity-sector experience.

Personspecification

Essential

• Some experience in fundraising, communications, marketing, sales,relationship management, community engagement or another relevant area.
• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to writeclearly and persuasively for different audiences.
• Confident verbal communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to organise your work, manage competing priorities andmeet deadlines.
• Confidence using Microsoft 365 and other digital tools, with thewillingness and ability to learn systems such as Salesforce.
• Experience of working positively with a range of people, whichcould include supporters, customers, colleagues, businesses, communitygroups or partner organisations.
• Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate records.
• Initiative, creativity and the confidence to contribute ideas.
• A collaborative approach, alongside the ability to workindependently.
• A commitment to learning and developing your fundraising andcommunications skills.
• A genuine commitment to Love4Life’s mission and to ensuring youngpeople’s voices inform our work.
• An understanding of the importance of safeguarding, confidentialityand communicating sensitively about young people’s experiences.
• Ability to travel to meetings and events as required.

Desirable

• Experience of working within a charity, voluntary-sector or youthorganisation.
• Experience of fundraising from trusts and foundations.
• Experience of drafting funding applications, reports or persuasivewritten content.
• Experience of creating social media, digital or campaign content.
• Experience of developing relationships with businesses, donors orcommunity groups.
• Experience of supporting campaigns, workshops or events.
• Experience of using Salesforce or another CRM system.
• Familiarity with design, email marketing, website or social mediascheduling tools.
• Understanding of the issues affecting vulnerable and disadvantagedgirls and young women.

Why joinLove4Life?

You will join a supportive and ambitiouscharity where your ideas will be valued and your development encouraged. Thisrole offers the opportunity to build broad experience across fundraising andcommunications while helping to make a meaningful difference to the lives ofgirls and young women.

If you are passionate about our mission,excited to learn and ready to bring energy, creativity and commitment to therole, we would love to hear from you.