Limestone Pavement Partnership Fundraiser

Lancaster University; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a fundraising assistant to support the Limestone Pavement Partnership project. This entry-level role involves identifying potential funding sources, preparing applications, and handling administrative tasks like organizing events and creating content. Ideal candidates will have strong communication and collaborative skills, with a passion for conservation. The position is temporary, requiring 2 days of work per week over 12 months.

Qualifications

• Experience in fundraising for projects or organizations.
• Ability to build successful working relationships with diverse people.

Responsibilities

• Identify potential funding sources for the Limestone Pavement Partnership.
• Assist in preparing high-quality funding applications.
• Support administrative tasks like organizing conferences and writing newsletters.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Collaborative skills

Experience securing funding

Job description

Base pay range

The Limestone Pavement Partnership is a project which aims to bring together academics, conservation practitioners and landowners to preserve this threatened habitat by providing evidence to support their management and conservation.

The fundraiser role will work closely with project lead, Professor Carly Stevens, to identify potential funding sources to support the research, engagement and management aspects of the project going forwards. The role holder will assist in preparing applications working with the project lead and the university research support office to ensure that applications are of a high standard.

Potential sources are funding are likely to include government, charitable trusts, industry and private donors.

You will also support the activities of the Limestone Pavement Partnership with administrative tasks such as organizing the annual conference, contributing to the writing of the newsletter and web content, and supporting with social media and other duties as required.

This role would suit you with the interest and ability to build successful working relationships with a diverse range of people. You will have strong communication and collaborative skills, and experience of securing funding from a variety of sources for projects or organisations.

This role is 2 days per week for 12 months.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Temporary

Job function

• Research, Business Development, and Administrative

Industries

• Conservation Programs, Fundraising, and Environmental Quality Programs