Elevare Education Foundation Fundraiser

Elevare Education Foundation is seeking a skilled and motivated Foundation Fundraiser to unlock vital funding that supports learners facing poverty, disadvantage and complex barriers to education. This part‑time role (0.5 FTE) offers flexibility, autonomy and the chance to shape compelling funding applications, build relationships with grant‑making bodies and help grow a sustainable funding pipeline for bursaries and wellbeing programmes across London and the South East.

You'll work closely with colleagues to shape funding applications, secure income that directly funds bursaries and wellbeing programmes, and grow a sustainable funding pipeline for learners in London and the South East. We are looking for an experienced trust or grant fundraiser who wants meaningful work, flexibility and the opportunity to help shape a charity's future.

London South East Colleges (LSEC) is one of London's largest further education providers, with seven campuses and around 1,000 staff, supporting over 13,000 students annually through a wide portfolio of vocational courses, apprenticeships and other programmes. Part of the Elevare Civic Education Group, LSEC also sponsors the Elevare Education Foundation, a charity dedicated to supporting disadvantaged children and families across the region.

Benefits

• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Annual season ticket loan
• Access to the Discounts for Teachers portal
• Free Wi‑Fi access worldwide via Eduroam
• Access to the on‑site gym at Bromley campus and discounts at other local gyms
• Discounts in our in‑house restaurants and on hair and beauty treatments

Equal Opportunities

London South East Colleges is fully committed to equality of opportunity and to creating a diverse, inclusive and respectful working environment, free from discrimination and harassment. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, parental status or marital or partnership status.

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please contact People Services.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we carry out social media checks on shortlisted candidates to assess suitability for working with children and young people. Our full Safeguarding policy can be found here.

Because we work with children and vulnerable adults, all roles are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and, where relevant, a Children's and/or Adult's Barred List check. Any offer of employment may be withdrawn if these checks are unsatisfactory. Self‑disclosure is required as part of the recruitment process, and failure to disclose relevant information or provide a DBS certificate is likely to result in withdrawal of an offer.

Our DBS policy on the recruitment of ex‑offenders is available on request. All appointments are also subject to verification of the right to work in the UK, in line with Home Office requirements. Original documentation will be required prior to commencement of employment.