Fundraising Consultant

Job Description

Summary The National Trust is a conservation charity which looks after places and spaces so people and nature can thrive. In Northern Ireland we look after 22% of Northern Ireland’s coastline, 46 sq miles of countryside, including Slieve Donard and the Giants Causeway,and historic family homes such as Mount Stewart, Castle Ward and Florence Court. Whilst we have over 100,000 members in Northern Ireland and welcome over 1 million visitors a year, we also need grants, donations and legacies to continue our vital conservationwork, enable access and experiences at our places, and take action in response to climate change.Can you make a difference to nature and people through fundraising We’re looking for an experienced fundraiser to join our team to support a wide range of projects and programmes. What its like to work here We’re for ever, for everyone and we really mean that. We want everyone to feel welcome and enjoy access to natural and built heritage, in ways that are relevant to them. Were working to adapt our places and enhance nature and biodiversity in the face ofclimate change.The National Trust Consultancy is home to internal specialists in every field of our work, working closely with colleagues at our places, national experts and external partners to achieve amazing things. Youll work across multiple teams and balance competingdemands to both identify and source funding for the delivery of core work and key projects. What youll be doing You’ll join our regional Grants Consultant to help grow income through fundraising. Youll work alongside consultancy and operational colleagues to build and influence relationships with statutory funders, donors, trusts and foundations to support the deliveryof our strategic ambitions.Youll help to embed a fundraising culture across our places, and champion fundraising to deliver on core priorities, providing advice and support and building the confidence and capability of staff and volunteers to fundraise effectively and compliantly.Youll support with evaluation and monitoring of grants to ensure funding needs and targets are successfully met.Please also read the Role Profile attached to this vacancy Who were looking for Were looking for someone with the following skills & experience:

• practical experience in fundraising or professional fundraising qualification, certificate or diploma
• experience of supporting delivery of large grants
• experience of identifying, securing, managing, and evaluating small to medium level funding
• proven consultancy skills of listening, influencing, building trust and delivering a high-quality service to donors and key internal stakeholders
• proven ability to build and present a compelling case to secure support for the cause and win ‘hearts and minds’
• excellent record keeping and attention to detail to ensure strong financial management and reporting

The package The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audienceswe serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.

• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary

• Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)

• Tax-free childcare scheme

• Rental deposit loan scheme

• Season ticket loan

• Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts

• Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.

• Flexible working whenever possible

• Employee assistance programme

• Free parking at most Trust places

• Independent financial advice

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