Engagement and Fundraising Manager

Hours of work: Full or part time hours (flexible approach to working pattern will be supported)

Contract: Permanent

Salary: FTE £36,298 - £39,493 per annum

This is a hybrid role which will see you spending time at our head office in Retford, in our academies to provide support and build relationships, or working remotely in line with the needs of the role. 

Are you looking for a new opportunity where you can lead the co-ordination of fundraising initiatives and drive income streams which will have a direct, positive impact on the lives of children and young people?

Are you passionate about engaging a range of stakeholders and championing causes which inspire people to get involved?

We are recruiting for an experienced Engagement and Fundraising Manager to support the establishment of fundraising and development work across the Trust.

Here at Diverse Academies Trust, our people are truly at the heart of everything we do. We empower our colleagues to enable our students and pupils to meet the highest possible standards, and we recognise that all our staff have a role in improving student outcomes.

You will be responsible for:

• providing specialised, professional expertise and counsel to leaders
• setting priorities and driving forward partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders to leverage additional income sources or in-kind support
•  developing and cultivating new external partners and representing the organisation in a number of settings
•  monitoring, managing and reporting on income generation and impact
• providing knowledge and insight to support the development of a culture and system of customer relationship management (CRM)

Who are we looking for:

• someone who is experienced in understanding and working within industry code of practice and legal framework.
• experience of developing and delivering fundraising strategy
• knowledge and experience of working with CRM platforms and within a customer centric culture
• an excellent communicator with strong organisational and time management skills
• an ability to influence senior leaders and events through personal visibility, evidenced argument and high levels of skills in professional discipline.

In return we offer: 

• excellent CPD opportunities   
• salary sacrifice opportunities, such as car, bike and technology schemes
• staff discounts and offers
• employee assistance programme
• enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of at least 14%
• a comprehensive induction programme
• a health and wellbeing package 
• 40 days annual leave (which includes 8 bank holidays)
• enhanced sick pay scheme
• a strong caring ethos and supportive team 

Who we are:

Diverse Academies is a multi-academy trust with a vision to inspire, to raise aspirations and to create brighter tomorrows. Across primary, secondary and special settings, we share a common mission to nurture curiosity, develop wellbeing and empower children and young people to go beyond their aspirations. Together, we believe we can make a difference in our diverse communities, and in the lives of those who learn with us and work with us.

We empower. We respect. We care.

If you have the ability to work on your own initiative, you are flexible in your approach and can work well under pressure and have great communication skills we would love to hear from you.

If you have any questions or would like more information about this role, please contact Victoria Williams – vwilliams@diverse-ac.org.uk

Early applications are encouraged.

Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 21 May 2023

Start Date: As soon as possible

Diverse Academies and its governors are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in their care and expects everybody working for the organisation to share this commitment. Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.

To this end any offer of employment will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances.