Fundraising Assistant in Leeds

Location: Leeds

Salary: Hidden

Recruiter: Charity Horizons

Date Advertised: 2024-06-25

A catastrophic event can change everything.

Every year, across England and Wales, there are 20,000 major trauma cases and 16,000 deaths following injury.

30% of major trauma patients acquire a physical disability, and there is a 40% increased chance of mental health difficulties following major traumatic injury.

Day One Trauma Support is the only charity supporting all major trauma patients, regardless of their type of injury.

Do you want to join the team that raises invaluable income to fund the practical and emotional support to enable patients to navigate the challenge of the life that lies ahead?

We are looking for a Fundraising Assistant to join the small but mighty fundraising team at Day One Trauma Support and do just this, could that be you?

The RoleAs Fundraising Assistant, you will be a pivotal part of the team – helping to raise the profile of the charity, growing their supporter network and generating income.

This is a varied role and a fantastic opportunity to develop your experience and skills working in the charity sector.

Main duties will include: * Delivering exceptional donor care and stewardship.

* Dealing with enquiries and administrative tasks efficiently and accurately.

* Managing the supporter database, ensuring records are kept updated and that data policies and procedures are adhered to at all times.

* Supporting the fundraising team with planning and delivery of events, as well as attending events to assist on the day as required.

* Creating engaging content for Day One’s social media channels.

The PersonWe are looking for someone with exceptional customer service skills, and experience of working in a customer facing role.

You must be enthusiastic, passionate and hard working.

We are also looking for someone who has experience working towards and meeting/exceeding set targets.

A knowledge of using social media and great attention to detail is key.

If this sounds like you, and you are eager to join the team at Day One Trauma this could be the hugely rewarding next step in your career!

Why Day One Trauma Support?

Not only is Day One Trauma Support hugely passionate about the individuals whose life it changes every year, the charity also puts significant emphasis on staff welfare and offers all employees the opportunity to be part of an inclusive organisation with an approachable senior leadership team.

This organisation has a range of benefits and promotes a culture that ensures all staff feel valued and respected, but also supported in their roles.

The position will be home based and require regular travel to Leeds, and further afield as required.

The charity is inherently flexible and offers variable working patterns and reduced hours for those that may need.

How To Apply?

If this sounds like the type of role and charity that could suit the next phase of your career, then do get in touch.

To register your interest please apply here, or for more information contact Charlie or Leanne at Charity Horizons.

Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format, such as audio or video upload, please contact either Charlie or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this.

Please also be aware that Charity Horizons use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way.

Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy



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