WHAT WE DO:
The Lake District Calvert Trust challenges
disability through outdoor activities, enriching lives through adventure,
building confidence and personal achievement, whilst enjoying the beautiful
Lake District countryside. We have two centres that provide a range of
services, located on the outskirts of Keswick.
Calvert Lakes- is a residential centre providing fun-filled
outdoor adventure for all. With our adapted equipment and specialist knowledge,
we offer an experience like no other to people with disabilities, their friends
and family. Our highly trained team use experience and empathy to break down
barriers and truly connect with people, creating a fun, inclusive environment
that gives them confidence to try new things.
Calvert Stables– is our British Horse Society
and Riding for the Disabled Association approved riding centre. Our dedicated
team provide accessible riding and trap driving for residential and community
riders and have found that horses (and instructors) provide a little bit of
magic for our guests and participants.
The Lake District Calvert Trust is a relatively
small charity, and our people go above and beyond to make a difference in
people’s lives. We are very proud of our achievements and we continue to strive
to be the best place to work and volunteer.
These are the values that drive us:
Flexible
- we adapt and innovate
Ambitious
- we
stretch ourselves and others
Inspiring - we
encourage and stimulate
Sensitive - we
understand and empathise
Imaginative - we
see beyond the obvious
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Partnerships and
Events Fundraising Executive will support the delivery of the Lake District
Calvert Trust's income generation strategy by managing and growing income from
corporate partnerships and events. This is a varied and outward-facing role,
ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships, creating engaging
fundraising experiences and working collaboratively to achieve income targets.
Reporting to the Head
of Income Generation, the postholder will build strong relationships with a
range of external stakeholders, businesses and individual supporters,
delivering engaging fundraising opportunities that generate sustainable income
and raise awareness of the charity's work.
This is an exciting
opportunity to help shape the future of fundraising at one of the UK's leading
accessible outdoor adventure charities. Every partnership you develop, every
event you deliver and every supporter you inspire will help more disabled people
discover confidence, independence and achievement through adventure.
Joining the Lake
District Calvert Trust means becoming part of a passionate, supportive team
committed to creating life-changing experiences and ensuring that adventure is
accessible to everyone.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Deliver the corporate fundraising
plan aligned with the charity's wider income generation strategy.
- Identify, research and secure new
corporate partnerships and sponsorship opportunities.
- Build long-term relationships with
local and regional businesses.
- Develop tailored partnership
proposals that meet both corporate objectives and the charity's funding
priorities.
- Manage and steward existing
corporate partners, ensuring excellent supporter care and long-term
engagement
- Develop and deliver an annual
programme of fundraising events and challenge activities.
- Manage participation in third-party
events such as marathons, walks, cycling events and adventure challenges.
- Develop and support our fundraising
volunteering programme, ensuring a positive and rewarding volunteer
experience
PERSON SPECIFICATION
We are looking for a driven, enthusiastic
individual to help realise our fundraising ambitions. You must have a genuine
commitment to the voluntary sector and identify with our core values.
An understanding and empathy for working with
people with disabilities and those working in the disability sector is
essential.
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Requirements
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Essential
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Desirable
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Qualifications & Experience
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Typically requires 4
years’ experience working in fundraising, partnerships, business development
or account management.
Proven experience of
developing successful corporate partnerships or sponsorships.
Experience delivering
fundraising events or other fundraising initiatives.
Experience managing
external relationships and delivering excellent customer or supporter
experiences.
Proven track record
working towards financial or income targets.
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Institute of
Fundraising qualification and/or training
Experience of working for a charity
Experience of working with volunteers
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Key skills, knowledge & competencies
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Excellent
communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong
relationship-building and networking abilities.
Confident presenting
to businesses and external stakeholders.
Excellent
organisational and project management skills.
Ability to manage
multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Strong written
skills, including preparing proposals and supporter communications.
Good IT skills,
including Microsoft Office.
Ability
to travel independently to meetings, events and other locations as required
by the role, including locations not readily accessible by public transport.
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Personal attributes
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Passionate about the
mission and values of Lake District Calvert Trust.
Enthusiastic,
proactive and self-motivated.
Creative, innovative
and solution-focused.
Confident working
independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Professional,
approachable and able to build trust with a wide range of stakeholders.
Flexible and willing
to work occasional evenings and weekends to support fundraising events.
A commitment to
safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk and
willingness to undertake appropriate safeguarding training.
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Experience working
within the charity or not-for-profit sector.
Knowledge of
corporate social responsibility (CSR) and environmental, social and
governance (ESG) programmes.
Experience using
fundraising CRM systems.
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CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
Contract: This position is permanent following the successful
completion of a 6-month probationary period.
Hours: Full Time: 37.5
hours per week. Standard office hours are generally Mon–Fri, 09:00 to 17:00,
with 0.5-hour unpaid lunch break but there is flexibility. Occasional evening and weekend work will be required.
Holidays: 33 days per annum, including Bank Holidays.
Pension: The Trust operates an
occupational pension scheme with defined contributions, the National Employment
Savings Trust (NEST) and for eligible and non-eligible jobholders enrolled in
the scheme both the employer and the employee will make a contribution. Eligible
jobholders, as defined by the legislation, will be automatically enrolled into
NEST, unless you decide to opt-out.
Appointment is
subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references, evidence
of the right to work in the UK and a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
check in accordance with the Trust's DBS Policy.