Fundraising Officer

Help us to grow our Environmental Education Charity’s impact and income by fundraising,
allowing us to deliver our mission to create outstanding opportunities for everyone to learn
about nature.

• The base location for this position is negotiable, with full remote working / home working
  a possibility.
• It’s a permanent full-time contract working an average 37.5 hours per week.
• Circa £28,292 per annum + excellent benefits – including 28 days leave +
  bank holidays, life assurance, a health cash plan and much more! See the full list below.

Love where you work!

We are a national charity established in 1943 to promote a better understanding of the natural
world.

Our aim today is unchanged – to create a world where everyone feels connected to the
environment so they can enjoy the benefits it gives and make choices that help protect it. We
do this by offering a wide range of education courses and materials, so that everyone – and
especially young people – can increase their knowledge, understanding and love for the natural
world.

We value each of our team members and understand that every role is vital to achieve our goals,
so, we provide great benefits* to reward and support you while you work with us.

What you’ll be doing

Your focus will be to grow our charity’s impact and revenue streams by fundraising for
environmental education, benefitting people and nature by securing funds from supporters,
trusts/foundations, and businesses.

This will include building relationships with potential legators, inspiring supporters to
maintain their commitment, eventually leaving the Field Studies Council a gift in their Will as
well as turning strategic and operational priorities into practical funding bids.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Researching and identifying potential trusts/foundations/businesses as suitable external
  funders for designated target projects
• Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to draft fundraising bids,
  developing persuasive proposals and collating appropriate supporting documentation.
• Proactively develop positive, long-term relationships that grow Field Studies Council’s
  pipeline of prospects
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge and understanding of relevant governmental, sector and
  business opportunities to identify potential funding opportunities
• Fundraising administration including gift processing, donor thanking and stewardship
• Supporting at events and funding meetings, as required

Please refer to the vacancy pack on our website for the full responsibilities of the position.

Where you’ll be based

The base location for this position is negotiable, with full remote working / home working a
possibility.

However, if you prefer working in office, we have Field Studies Centres throughout the country
which you are also able to work from. We will also consider hybrid working options.

There may the occasional need to travel to meet with, colleagues, prospective funders and other
stakeholders. We expect this to be limited, no more than once every 2-3 months.

Who we’re looking for

You will be passionate about our charity’s mission and understand the importance of
Environmental Education.

It’s essential that you have experience working in a fundraising role or department. We need an
experienced individual who is confident to write and submit successful fundraising bids to
trusts, foundations and businesses.

You will also have experience creating and managing successful supporter journeys to optimise
our donations, particularly legators.

As a natural at building relationships with internal and external stakeholders, you will be
able to tell compelling stories to encourage individuals and organisations to support our aim
to connect people to nature.

If this inspires you, we would love to hear from you. We look forward to your
application.

* Your benefits whilst working with us will include:

• Financial – We offer competitive salaries, sick pay, pension schemes, life
  assurance, 28 days annual holiday entitlement plus bank holidays and a further 2 extra
  loyalty days dependent on length of service.
• Health and Wellbeing – Eligible employees are automatically provided with
  a Health Cash Plan which you can use to help pay for routine health appointments as well as
  give you the ability to seek second opinions from top doctors! We also provide our team
  members with access to a 24hr Counselling Helpline Service.
• Discounts – When you join the team you are also enrolled into our reward
  programme which gives you discounts on your favourite brands and opportunities to earn cash
  back on everyday purchases!
• Additional benefits – We endeavour to offer flexible working options where
  roles permit and are committed to providing our employees with appropriate quality learning
  and development opportunities.

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please call Gemma Edmonds on 01743 852109.

The closing date for receipt of your completed application is 8 August 2024.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we’re in receipt of sufficient applications.
Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Interviews are scheduled to take place at online or at a Field Studies Council Centre in the
week commencing 19 August 2024.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email.