Fundraising Officer (Events)

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to support a range of fundraising initiatives within QAC’s Fundraising team with a focus on events.

Hours: 37 hours per week (Part time considered)

Contract: 52 weeks

Annual Leave: 7.2 weeks annual leave, including bank holidays, concessionary days, 20 bookable days

Due to the nature of the role, the successful candidate must have a full current driving licence.

Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications. Early application is advised.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research and promote a range of suitable challenge based events, supporting the administration and registrations as required.
• Support the running of campaigns and events.
• Actively support the organisation with fundraising events and initiatives (internal and external) to support the charity in all areas (college, residential services and community services).
• Respond to and support participants and fundraisers.
• Ensure good stewardship of supporters including thank you letters, charity updates etc in line with GDPR.
• Work with fundraisers to obtain case studies/fundraiser profiles where possible.
• Monitor JustGiving Pages and follow up on activity as appropriate.
• Support the creation of external promotional materials relating to fundraising events and initiatives.
• Work as part of the Fundraising Team supporting activities as and when the need arises.
• Identify fundraising opportunities and raise awareness of the work of QAC.

Other Responsibilities:

• Respond to fundraising queries via email or the phone in a timely manner.
• Identify and attend networking opportunities to support and promote QAC.
• Manage information and utilise the CRM system for recording of data.
• Maintain relationships with regular donors.

The above list is not exhaustive, but is indicative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the work to be undertaken. The responsibilities and duties may vary from time to time without changing the nature of the post. The post holder will be expected to adopt a flexible approach to enable the efficient and effective running of the College.

Safeguarding: Queen Alexandra College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and all staff and volunteers are required to act in such a way that at all times safeguards the health and wellbeing of our students/clients. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise:

Essential:

• An interest in the Charity sector.
• Creative flair and thinking.
• Enthusiastic team player, who can also work independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility: some events and activities will require evening and/or weekend working.
• Eager and willing to learn.
• Strong timekeeping and reliability.
• Ability to work to deadlines and manage workloads.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail.

Desirable:

• Excellent computer skills required across different programmes and software.
• Experience of design software.
• Experience of producing fundraising/promotional literature e.g. leaflets and brochures.
• Experience of planning or participating in fundraising events.
• Passion for QAC’s values and work.

Considerations: The Fundraising Team is small, working closely with other teams including Marketing, Enterprises and Curriculum, so flexibility in approach is a must. Some periods will be busier than others, for example events seasons, student performance times, so prioritisation and flexibility will be needed.

Why work at Queen Alexandra Charity Birmingham: Join our team at Queen Alexandra College! Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of students with special educational needs? Do you thrive in an inclusive and supportive academic environment? If so, we want YOU to join our team. QAC has just gone through an exciting rebrand, dealt with a period of swift growth and academic improvement and this is your opportunity to become part of a vibrant College that is moving forward and making a real difference to the lives and futures of our students.

Our benefits include:

• Access to on site car parking
• Use of QAC Fitness Centre (subject to opening hours)
• Cycle to Work Scheme (Salary Sacrifice)
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme Helpline (BHSF)
• Access to Education Support
• Free Helpline for Teachers & Education Staff
• QAC Mental Health First Aiders & activities to support health and wellbeing
• BHSF Benefits Package including Healthcare Plans, discounted shopping/services
• Annual Flu vaccination/voucher
• Access to other benefit/discount schemes (which may be subject to charge) e.g. Blue Light Card, TOTUM (NUS), Charity Worker Discounts, Discounts for Teachers
• Dell Advantage programme – a free programme offering savings to students, parents and staff

This list is not exhaustive and may be subject to review and/or change. We look forward to receiving your application and knowing more about your qualifications, skills, personal qualities and experience that you would bring to the role and to QAC.