Senior Fundraising Manager

JR United Kingdom; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job description

ABOUT THE WELSH CENTRE FOR INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

The WCIA is a registered charity that inspires people in Wales to learn and act on global issues. Our vision is for everyone in Wales to contribute to creating a fairer, more peaceful world. Our website is www.wcia.org.uk.

Based in Cardiff at the Temple of Peace and Health and working with people of all ages throughout Wales, we provide an independent, non-partisan forum for human rights, peace and justice, sustainability and international development.

THE ROLE

This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in the future development of the WCIA as we move into a new strategy, alongside the team and stakeholders in Wales and across the world.

The role will be to:

• Work across the organisation to understand funding needs
• Meet ambitious targets across various fundraising streams through making applications, securing new streams of funding and developing new contacts
• Bring and build funder knowledge: create a database of funders, consistent networking, building relationships with funders and being aware of the funding landscape (knowing funders concerns, matchmaking funds to projects, attending events)
• Conduct research into diverse funding with a focus on trusts, foundations and ethical corporate partnerships – in Wales, the UK and global opportunities
• Develop and manage a sustainable funding strategy and model: expand ethical funding opportunities

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Strategic vision, working across an organisation to understand and interpret various priorities into funding opportunities
• Proven experience in the development of sustainable funding models for charities
• Proven track record of developing and generating funding opportunities across a large and multi-stranded bids and programmes
• Strong communicator in relations with funders and the public to explain the work of the WCIA and its hosted partners
• Proven critical proof and copy writing skills for funding applications and communicating impact
• Experience of working in charities and an understanding of the challenging funding landscape
• Excels working with a dynamic and diverse team
• Driven by the desire for a just and more peaceful world with a motivation for climate justice, education peace and an interest in global affairs
• Commitment to the mission, vision and values of the WCIA
• Commitment to inclusion and fair treatment
• Possesses a strong sense of ethics and integrity
• Takes a learning approach to work
• Treats people fairly and with dignity and respect
• Encourages people from all backgrounds to get involved in our work
• The ability to communicate in both Welsh and English

POST CONDITIONS

The postholder will be employed directly by WCIA.

Responsible to: WCIA Chief Executive

Automatic enrolment into our pension scheme and the WCIA will match your contribution up to a maximum of 5% of your gross salary (minimum 4%).

Employment terms: This is a part-time, fixed term position for 12 months, starting as soon as possible. There will be a 3-month probationary period. All candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

Base: Remote working / office based from the Temple of Peace in the centre of Cardiff / hybrid working

Hours: 18.5-20 hours per week. We operate a flexible working policy.

The WCIA values diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

HOW TO APPLY

All applicants must complete the official WCIA Application for Employment form, available at www.wcia.org.uk/vacancies. Please provide all relevant information on the application form. Please only submit an application form – we will not accept CVs or cover letters as part of an application. All applicants should complete the Equal Opportunities form. Please note, these are separated from your application form upon receipt and not shared with the shortlisting or interview panel.

Please submit your application by email to [emailprotected]. If you do not have access to email, you can send a paper application to the address given on the application form. Please get in touch if you have any other access requirements in order to submit an application. The deadline is 23.59 on 21st April.

We will send an email acknowledgement to all applicants. If you do not receive an acknowledgement before the deadline please contact us. We cannot be held responsible for applications that do not reach us, or that arrive after the deadline. If you are shortlisted for an interview, we will contact you directly. Interviews will take place on Zoom or at the Temple of Peace. The interview process will include a panel interview, presentation and short task. No references will be taken up until a provisional offer of employment has been made. Unsuccessful applicants will be informed by email.