Business Development Officer (Fundraising / Grants)

IRIS Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading London charity is seeking a Business Development Officer to support fundraising efforts and deliver services to vulnerable populations. The role involves collaboration with a friendly team and requires flexibility to work various shifts, enhancing the impact of the organization’s mission.

Benefits

Over 6 weeks holiday per annum

Ability to buy or sell additional one week holiday

Employer paid DBS checks

Occupational sick pay

Employer contributory pension scheme

4 x Life Assurance

Medical Cash Back Plan

Employee Assistance & Rewards Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Full training and induction programme

Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Correct right to work in the UK required.
• Ability to work shifts as per pre-planned rota.

Responsibilities

• Provide fundraising and support for services.
• Work across various locations including Croydon, Lambeth, and Kensington and Chelsea.

Job description

Business Development Officer (Fundraising / Grants)

Salary: £37,266

Location: South Wimbledon

Type: Permanent

Hours: 37.5 per week

Closing date: Monday 7th July at 9am

Interview date: 14th July

Are you passionate about making a difference and supporting vulnerable people? We would love to hear from you!

The role is based at our central office in South Wimbledon but involves working across services in Croydon, Lambeth, and Kensington and Chelsea.

Our residents have diverse support needs, including mental health issues, care leaver status, probation, ex-offending, domestic violence, learning disabilities, and asylum seeking.

You will join a lively, supportive team dedicated to fundraising and supporting services to enhance our profile and expand our outreach to those in need.

We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all sections of the community, including those with lived experience of homelessness. We value diversity and inclusion in our recruitment practices.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as we do not sponsor visas.

Please demonstrate in your application how your experience aligns with the role's criteria, referencing the job description and person specification. The role requires working shifts on a pre-planned rolling rota, including mornings (from 7am), evenings (up to 10pm), mid-shifts, and weekends, 5 days a week.

Benefits include:

• Over 6 weeks holiday per year (increases with service)
• Option to buy or sell additional holiday
• Employer-paid DBS checks
• Occupational sick pay
• Employer contributory pension scheme
• 4x Life Assurance
• Medical Cash Back Plan
• Yulife Employee Assistance & Rewards Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Full training and induction
• Blue Light Card

About us

Evolve Housing + Support is a leading homelessness charity in London, providing housing and support to over 1,300 people annually. Our mission is to help individuals become independent and resilient, addressing homelessness through tailored support, including housing, employment, skills training, mentoring, and counseling. We work with young parents and children at risk to prevent homelessness, campaign to end street homelessness, and build affordable homes for independent living.