Job Vacancy | Groundwork South Senior Fundraising Officer Fundraising & Development (Central Services) Location: Hybrid – office-based working at Morley Street office (Waterloo) and remote working Contract: Permanent Salary: c£32,000 Hours: 37.5 hours per week ________________________________________ As our Senior Fundraising Officer (SFO) you’ll play a central role in leading and helping to shape Groundwork’s income generation, project development and funder management activities across the South of England. This is a fantastic opportunity to bring your skills to a fast-paced, varied role, leading a highly motivated, lively and expanding fundraising team! Summary of role: The SFO will be responsible for identifying and securing funds towards a wide range of social and environmental projects, as well as managing an ongoing portfolio of projects in need of funding. This will involve generating income from statutory sources, trusts and foundations; you’ll work closely with colleagues across the organisation to identify significant/suitable statutory and major grant income sources before developing and submitting bids to the relevant funders and partners. The SFO will manage the tendering and application process, and support the development of programmes and projects. You will be responsible for the development, writing and submission of tenders and major grant applications, and for positioning Groundwork on relevant Frameworks. With close support from the Fundraising Manager, you will line manage and support the professional development of a small team of fundraisers, whilst identifying, devising and implementing new systems/processes to improve efficiencies and maximise income in line with the Trust’s Fundraising strategy and annual income targets. You will also play a key role in supporting the Fundraising Manager in supporting meaningful, long-lasting relationships with a range of funders, partners and other stakeholders; with the aim of raising the profile of the organisation’s activities and helping secure funds which closely align with our mission, vision and aims. The successful candidate will have: • Proven experience in writing high value (>£100k) bids and tenders • Confidence in writing creative and compelling proposals for targeted funders • Excellent relationship building skills with both internal and external stakeholders. • Experience of line managing staff and/or volunteers • An ability to work to tight deadlines and prioritise multiple tasks • An ability to take the initiative in identifying and proactively developing new Fundraising & Development opportunities • An interest/ passion for creating greener, more sustainable communities For key requirements of the role please see the personal specification attached to the Job Description on our website. In return we offer you: • A competitive salary • Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days per annum plus public holidays • Health Cash Plan and 24 hour online access to a GP • PERKS scheme – such as discounted gym membership and shopping discounts • Employee Assistance Programme - including mental health helpline and face to face counselling • Salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work and pension contributions • Family friendly policies to support work/life balance with time off in lieu for out of hours activities • Business travel expenses We are a creative, committed and enthusiastic organisation with a great track record of project development, fundraising and delivery, so there are always opportunities to grow and develop your role within our friendly team. Groundwork South Groundwork South works with communities across the south of England to transform their lives and the places where they live. We have been at the forefront of social and environmental regeneration for over 25 years, and today we have a simple mission: to create better places, improve people’s prospects, and promote greener living and working. We are passionate about creating a future where every neighborhood is vibrant and green, every community is strong and able to shape its own destiny, and no-one is held back by their background or circumstances. This vision drives the work that we do. Each year we deliver over 100 innovative projects, tackling the biggest issues facing our communities and creating real and lasting, positive change. ________________________________________ Apply now! Download the Job Application pack below: https://www.groundwork.org.uk/jobs/senior-fundraising-officer-2/ Please send your completed application form, quoting reference ‘SF0124’ to [email protected] For further information and to discuss the role please contact Gabrielle Bailey at [email protected] or 020 7922 1230 Closing date for applications: 5th February Interview date: 9th February (At Waterloo office – remote available upon request) Groundwork South is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of the community.