Fundraising and Operations Officer

Merrifield Consultants; Leeds; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading charity organization is seeking a Fundraising and Operations Officer to support their mission in Zimbabwe. This part-time role involves grant writing, social media management, and administrative tasks. Ideal for someone passionate about international development and flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience or interest in fundraising, especially from trusts and foundations.
• Comfortable working remotely and managing multiple responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Researching and writing grant applications for trusts and foundations.
• Managing social media accounts and developing content.
• Maintaining Salesforce CRM records.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Communication Skills

Writing Skills

Digital Tools

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Principal Consultant and Regional Fundraising Recruitment Specialist for Merrifield Consultants, partnering with charities and not-for-profits…

Fundraising and Operations Officer (Part-time – 3 days)

Location: Remote/flexible (UK based)

Contract: Fixed term – 1 year (with the potential to become permanent)

Application deadline: Saturday 7th June (Early applications encouraged)

Apply with: CV

The Zimbabwe Educational Trust

The Zimbabwe Educational Trust (ZET) is a small but ambitious UK charity working to advance access to education and sustainable livelihoods in Zimbabwe. ZET's approach uniquely targets both internal and external barriers hindering Zimbabwean children from receiving a comprehensive education.

With a 'dual focus' strategy, ZET strives to enhance educational infrastructure within Zimbabwe while simultaneously uplifting the socio-economic well-being of children and youth beyond the classroom. By addressing these key areas, ZET aims to break the cycle of adversity, creating a positive ripple effect that ensures children stay in school and out of poverty. Our projects include securing birth registration documents, vocational training for vulnerable young women, teaching sexual and reproductive health and much more.

The Role

ZET is seeking a proactive, highly organised individual with a passion for international development and a flair for fundraising and communications to join their small team. You will be supporting the charity in three essential areas: Fundraising, Operations & Administration, and Marketing & Communications. A key focus of this role will be submitting grant applications for trusts and foundations, but candidates with expertise in other disciplines such as admin, operations and marketing are also encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

• Researching suitable grant opportunities from trusts and foundations
• Writing and submitting grant applications (initially <£10k, with scope to progress to larger applications)
• Maintaining and updating the charity’s Salesforce CRM records
• Managing ZET’s social media accounts (working with our LinkedIn lead)
• Developing social media content in collaboration with project partners
• Writing and distributing a regular newsletter
• Maintaining and updating the new ZET website
• Working with partners in Zimbabwe to gather monitoring and evaluation data
• Drafting reports for major funders and writing final reports for smaller grants
• Assisting in preparation of board meeting papers and tracking board actions
• Providing support for the ZET Ambassadors programme
• Other tasks according to your skills and the needs of the organisation

This opportunity is perfect for individuals seeking a flexible work arrangement. The role, initially part-time for 3 days per week, offers realistic expectations tailored to its part-time nature but has the potential for growth in hours further down the line if this is something the post-holder is keen to explore. Overall, the ideal candidate should be committed to long-term involvement and be excited about contributing to the charity’s development.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• A self-starter with excellent organisational and communication skills
• A skilled and creative writer with a flair for storytelling, excellent grammar and strong attention to detail.
• Experienced or interested in fundraising, especially from trusts and foundations
• Comfortable working remotely and managing multiple responsibilities
• Familiar with the charity sector and passionate about social justice and international development
• Competent in using digital tools such as social media, Salesforce CRM, and Microsoft Office

Why Join ZET?

At ZET, you’ll be the second member of staff to form a committed team where your voice is heard and your work makes a real difference. This role is ideal for someone looking to grow their career in the charity sector while working flexibly and meaningfully.

How to Apply

If you're excited by the idea of playing a key role in a growing organisation we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV to [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations and Fundraising

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