Are you a successful fundraising/partnership professional with a minimum of three years proven track record of delivering and exceeding targets? Are you a confident and exceptional communicator with evidence of establishing relationships with a range of donors, businesses, funders and communities? Then this may be the role for you.

In Charley’s Memory (ICM) is seeking a proactive and motivated individual to join our friendly and aspirational team where you can lead impactful fundraising strategies and help us to support children and young people experiencing poor mental well-being.

Based out of our centre in Highbridge there will be travel and a flexible approach to this 12 hours per week role is required.

Who we are

Charley struggled with his mental health throughout his adolescence and in 2014 it all became a bit much and Charley took his own life. Charley’s mum was determined to raise awareness of what her son went through, in the hope that it would encourage more young people to talk about their own struggles. In 2015 with then help and support of Charley’s friends, family and community In Charley’s Memory was formed.

Now as a recognised and award-winning charity we provide affordable counselling to 11-25 years individuals providing limitless counselling and support. Each week we support 250 individuals, but we need to support even more young people and adults. This new fundraising and partnership role will help us to do that.

What is the role?

As Fundraising and Partnerships Manager, you’ll be responsible for developing our fundraising/partnership strategies and initiatives around philanthropy, corporate partnerships, community fundraising, and delivering relevant promotional and fundraising events. You’ll develop innovative strategies to grow our income, build meaningful relationships with donors, businesses, our volunteers and other stakeholders and deliver a fantastic supporter experience.

This role is key to helping us raise a minimum of £100k annually to ensure ICM can continue providing support to those accessing and needing our service.

The role has a requirement to work occasional evenings and weekends to support events.

About you:

We want to hear from you if you have:

• Extensive fundraising experience, skills and knowledge in securing high value donations and contracts
• A proven ability to create and execute effective fundraising strategies, plans and budgets to grow income and impact
• Proven track record of delivering income against specified targets
• Strong communication, relationship-building skills to engage donors, funders and stakeholders
• Ability to influence and negotiate with ease

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: £30,225.00 per year

Expected hours: 12 per week

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Flexitime
• On-site parking
• Work from home

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Highbridge TA9 4AW