Grant & Development Researcher                                                              ( Previous role title was Volunteer Fundraiser & Administrator)

• To assist the bureau in obtaining resources for the service which could be money, help in kind or equipment.
• To assist the Central Management Office with a variety of administrative duties as required, in particular assisting with the production of the Chief Executive’s Newsletter and assisting with updating the procedures in the Office Manual.
• This role will be based at 1^st Floor, Bedford House, 215 Balham High Road, London SW17 7BQ.
• We are hoping that the Fundraiser & Administrator role will be for 2 days a week on Thursdays & Fridays. If you are only available on one of those days or for ½ days, we still welcome your application and we can discuss this with you further should you be selected for interview.

  
  

Fundraising

• Identifying possible sources of funding in the community such as:
  • local businesses
  • individuals
  • charitable trusts
• Working with the Chief Executive to fit funders to projects being developed in the bureaux
• Developing a relationship with local funders so that they are aware of bureaux activities
• Developing and maintaining a database of supporters
• Developing a ‘Friends of the bureau’ group to encourage and promote community fundraising
• Working with the Chief Executive to facilitate the fundraising sub-committee within the bureau; arranging meetings etc.
• Drafting funding applications for the management team
• Drafting publicity materials for fundraising campaigns
• Working with the office manager to organise fundraising events.

Administration

• Assist with producing newsletters, publicity and promotional material

• Assist with updating & contributing to the development of relevant sections of the office manual.

• Word process letters, documents and reports as required.

•  Use photocopier, fax and other office machines as appropriate.

• Help maintain filing systems in accordance with the bureau's systems and procedures.

• Answer the telephone and refer calls or take messages.

Personal skills and qualities needed:

• A commitment to the aims and principles of the CAB service including an understanding of and commitment to, equality of opportunity both in the place of work and in the delivery of the service.
• To understand the importance of confidentiality
• The ability to write clear reports
• Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing
• The ability to analyse and evaluate information
• A willingness to attend training and other meetings
• To be approachable and friendly
• Ability to work on own initiative
• To be able to work as part of a team.
• Typing and word processing skills
• Present work in a clear and well-designed layout