COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING OFFICER (Maternity cover)

COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING OFFICER Ref: CFO14/19

Maternity cover up to 1 year

Band 4 £19,217 - £22,458 – 35 hours per week

The successful candidate will proactively develop and implement a fundraising strategy to maximise income from community contacts, community groups and societies, whilst raising awareness of hospice services.  You must be able to achieve targets set and initiate fundraising campaigns and events which can be delivered in the community setting.  You should be an excellent communicator and demonstrate an ability to work across a wide spectrum of supporters

Applicants must have a degree in Events/PR or equivalent with a minimum of 1 year experience in a fundraising/marketing role or have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a fundraising/marketing/sales role with knowledge of direct marketing campaigns.   

Candidates must have excellent organisational skills, matched with a “can do” attitude. Candidates must also have a good working knowledge of Microsoft packages and Social Media tools.  A flair for graphic design would be an advantage.  The successful candidate must be able to work weekends and evenings.  They must also have excellent communication and organisational skills, have a full driving licence and access to a car. 

The closing date for applications 5th August 2019 at 5.00pm. 

For an application form please contact:

HR Department, SOUTHERN AREA HOSPICE SERVICES, St. Johns House, Courtenay Hill, Newry, Co. Down, N. Ireland BT34 2EB or 028 302 67711 or email [email protected]

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Applications are welcome irrespective of religion, political opinion, disability, age or sex.

Under our affirmative action programme we particularly welcome applications from the Protestant Community.

Dignity in Caring

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