Regional Fundraiser, West Wales

Role: Regional Fundraiser, West Wales - Covering Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire & CardiganshireReports to:Fundraising Manager for WalesSalary:Starting salary of £24,000 per annum, pro-rata for part time hoursHours:Full-time, 37.5 hours per week. Part-time, 30 hours per week will be considered for the right candidate. Work outside office hours may sometimes be necessary and will be compensated for by time off in lieu.Annual leave:28 days plus bank holidays. Annual leave steadily increases after five years of service. Annual leave and statutory holidays are calculated on a pro rata basis where applicable.Pension:2wish operate a contributory pension scheme. 2wish will auto-enrol you into the scheme in accordance with it's auto-enrolment obligations. Full details of the scheme will be provided to you once you are enrolled, including the minimum level of contributions that you will be required to make during your membership (current contributions - employer 3% and employee 5%).Mileage:A fixed rate allowance is payable for agreed mileage undertaken on 2wish business in a private vehicle, over and above your usual journey to your workplace/s.Location:2wish currently offers a form of hybrid working and this will continue for the foreseeable future. This post is predominantly home based, with regular travel across West Wales and some travel to our Head Office in South Wales.Objective: 2wish exists to provide support to anyone affected by the sudden and unexpected death of a child or young person aged 25 and under.Aims: Ensure every Emergency Department and Critical Care unit has a suitable bereavement suiteEnsure that bereavement boxes are available at each of these hospitalsEnsure that immediate bereavement support is available for all affected by the sudden death of a child or young personProvide a professional counselling service and other therapies for those affected by the sudden death of a child or young personProvide support to individuals who witness the sudden death of a child or young personProvide support and training to professionals from any sector who may be affected by the sudden death of a child or young personTo advocate and campaign on behalf of suddenly bereaved familiesContext of role: 2wish supports anyone affected by the sudden and unexpected death of a child or young person aged 25 and under. We are a largely self-funded charity providing support across Wales and more recently, in the bordering counties with England. Our support team works very closely with our fundraising team to increase income but also to raise awareness of the work of 2wish.This is a unique opportunity for the right individual to raise awareness of the charity, building its profile and engaging communities in West Wales. It will involve helping to organise fundraising events, working with volunteers and encouraging community fundraising opportunities.Main duties: Service:To help raise awareness of 2wish and the work we do in West WalesTo work alongside the support team in Wales, and to build on the reputation of 2wishResearch, approach and engage community groups and local supporters using mechanisms for engaging their support to develop additional sources of incomeTo liaise with the public in West Wales who are fundraising for 2wishTo support the delivery of community and corporate events, and monitor the income raisedTo attend community and networking events where necessaryTo actively participate in and collaborate on financial planning for West Wales, as a business unit, during regular fundraising meetingsTo submit an annual business plan and budgets for the West Wales fundraising teamTo submit monthly and annual reports to the Fundraising Manager as required and work to monthly targetsSupporting the 2wish Fundraising Team with events and community fundraisingWorking with the Volunteer Coordinator to identify and secure volunteers and ambassadors, meeting them regularly and maintaining engagementMaintain relationships with all donors including attending cheque presentationsTo work flexibly, travel, and make overnight stays when requiredTo attend weekend and evening community events in support of the charity when requiredA hands-on and can-do attitudeContribute on the social media platforms maintained by 2wishGeneral Responsibilities:To be responsible for organising own work agenda, time management and administrationTo maintain a high degree of confidentiality in accordance with the charitys policiesTo work as part of a teamTo attend meetings as necessary - both virtually and in personTo show respect and sensitivity for the cultural and religious beliefs of familiesTo undertake training to update skills as necessaryTo contribute to the evaluation and monitoring processes to ensure effectiveness of services and activities providedTo adhere to all health and safety procedures with regards to working off siteParticipate as and when required in team meetings and one-to-one meetings, and undertake, as appropriate, courses/training/other developmental activities, which is relevant to the roleIt is the nature of the work that tasks and responsibilities are, in many circumstances, unpredictable and varied. All employees are therefore expected to work in a flexible way and tasks which are not specifically covered in their job description may have to be undertaken. You will be subject to performance review, which will incorporate a review of the above duties and performance over the period.This role is subject to a DBS check.Additional benefits for our employees:An 'Employee Assistance Programme,' including wellbeing supportFree parking on 2wish premisesFree branded 2wish clothingAn extra annual leave day on your birthdayIncremental increase in holiday entitlement based on length of servicePaid sick leaveDiscounts for personal purchases on 2wish MerchandiseDiscounted tickets to UK 2wish events for staff and familyExtra holiday entitlement when taking part in 2wish overseas eventsCompany mobile phone for performance of dutiesTools/equipment required for the performance of dutiesReimbursement of work expensesBright Exchange employee discountsAuto-enrolment into Pension schemeClosing date: 5pm, Friday,25th October, 2024JBRP1_UKTJ