Partnerships and Events Officer

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Partnerships and Events Officer to support a transformative community project in Perth. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with corporate partners and community groups, driving fundraising efforts through innovative events like concerts and balls. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of an inclusive community, ensuring the delivery of impactful experiences while fostering relationships that matter. If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a dynamic environment, this is the perfect chance to contribute to a meaningful cause.

Benefits

32 days holidays per year

Up to 8% company contribution pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

24/7 employee assistance

Free PVG/Disclosure checks

Qualifications

• Experience in securing funding from community and corporate partnerships.
• Well-developed presentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage community and corporate partnerships to secure funding.
• Plan and deliver fundraising events.

Skills

Fundraising

Event Planning

Communication Skills

Target-Driven

Education

Experience in Fundraising

Experience in Event Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Raisers Edge

Job description

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Client:

Capability Scotland

Location:

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Hospitality

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

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Job Description:

We are recruiting for a Partnerships and Events Officer to join us on a two-year fixed-term contract to support income generation for the development of Our Inclusive Community Project (OICP), a new community for disabled people in Perth. You will be involved in fundraising by developing partnerships with corporate organisations and community groups. You will lead our special events, including concerts, balls, and golf days, and third-party events, which support the fundraising appeal for OICP.

OICP is a new community in Perth which will offer industry-leading support and state-of-the-art accommodation for disabled people. This is a chance to support what will be an incredible community and to have a genuinely positive impact which will be valued for years to come. Find out more about the project here:

At Capability Scotland we understand the need for a positive work-life balance and support our employees to achieve this through flexible and hybrid working where possible.

What youll be doing:

• Managing a portfolio of community and corporate partnerships, as well as securing new partnerships
• Developing a calendar of events with the support of the Head of Fundraising and Communications
• Taking responsibility for the management, planning, and delivery of events
• Managing our fundraising database (Raisers Edge) and leveraging information from the database to enhance income generation opportunities
• Monitoring and evaluating the success of partnerships and events, providing accurate reporting to internal stakeholders where required
• Securing high-value 5- and 6-figure gifts from corporate partners

Requirements for this role:

• Demonstrable experience in securing funding from community and corporate partnerships
• Experience in planning and managing events
• Well-developed presentation and communication skills, with the confidence to liaise with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• A target-driven nature, with experience working to financial KPIs
• Knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite, and the ability to use or learn to use CRM databases Raisers Edge experience is beneficial but not essential
• A commitment to our values - to be kind, inclusive, open and honest, aspirational, and creative

What we offer:

• Competitive salary of £29,535.75
• 32 days holidays per year, increasing to 37 with service
• Free PVG/Disclosure checks throughout your employment
• Up to 8% company contribution pension scheme
• Up to 3 x annual salary death in service
• Cycle to work scheme
• 24/7 employee assistance
• Working for us means you would qualify for Blue Light & Concert for Carer discounts

We are One Voice, One Charity, One Spirit, #OneCapability.

What you need to know

Hours: 37 hours per week Fixed Term until Sept 2026

Location: Edinburgh/Perth/Hybrid

Closing date: 12 July 2024

We reserve the right to close or extend this vacancy dependent on the number of applications. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Applying to Capability Scotland

Applying to join Capability Scotland is easy. At the bottom of this advert, you can submit your CV and a covering letter directly to the hiring manager. Youll then hear from us within three weeks of the noted closing date. Well invite successful candidates to an interview so we can learn more about what makes each other tick, in a safe and secure way.

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General Information

Capability Scotland is committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all forms of difference are valued and which is free from any form of unfair or unlawful treatment. We define diversity in its broadest sense this includes but is not limited to our diversity of educational and professional backgrounds, experience, cognitive and neurodiversity, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief and ethnicity and geographical provenance. We support a culture that values meritocracy, fairness and transparency and welcomes enquiries from everyone.

A copy of Capability Scotlands Equality and Diversity Policy is available upon request from the HR Team.

Due to the high volume of applications expected, we advise that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your interest and for taking the time to apply to work with us.