Community Engagement Officer

Merrifield Consultants; Chipping Barnet; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Merrifield Consultants is excited to partner with Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice to find two Community Engagement Officers. This role is key to supporting community fundraising initiatives and requires a professional with proven experience in engaging local networks. Strong organizational and networking skills are essential as you work to secure funding and build relationships within the community.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in community fundraising.
• Valid UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop external networks to enhance funding.
• Lead outreach efforts to engage local community partners.
• Secure community grants and plan stewardship events.

Skills

Networking

Organizational skills

Project management

Public speaking

Tools

CRM (Beacon)

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Are you looking to develop an exciting career as a community fundraiser and join an ambitious, successful and award winning charity? Merrifield Consultants are delighted to be partnering Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice to find two Community Engagement Officers!

We’re looking for professional fundraisers with demonstrable experience in community fundraising or corporate partnerships, and experience managing a portfolio of community groups or securing successful long term partnerships.

Basic Details:

• Job Title: Community Engagement Officer (x 2)
• Organisation: Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice
• Location: Barnet, North London, Hybrid (3 days in the office)
• Contract: Full-time, Permanent
• Closing date: Please apply with your CV at your earliest convenience as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis
• Requirements: Valid UK driving license.

Responsibilities:

• Identify and develop external networks that will support and grow our funding capabilities.
• Lead outreach efforts to engage new local community partner.
• Successfully identify and secure community grants and funding from local appeals.
• Plan and deliver engaging stewardship events for key audiences.
• Maintain accurate records in our CRM (Beacon) to track communications, income, and supporter preferences, ensuring compliance with GDPR and data protection laws.
• Travel across our catchment area (North and Central London, and Hertsmere) to meet supporters and attend fundraisers, collections or events.
• Demonstrable track record of meeting fundraising income targets, supporter acquisition and retention.
• Strong ability to network.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to confidently manage a varied workload.
• A confident speaker with good presentation skills.
• Experience of how best to use a database to support excellent supporter experience.

If you are ready to make a significant impact in the field of fundraising within a dynamic and collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Please apply today or contact Moses Thomas-Johnson at Merrifield Consultants if you have any questions, [e-mail].

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations and Fundraising

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