Fundraising Coordinator

Colchester, Essex

£30,000 gross per annum

FULL TIME, 37.5 HOURS PER WEEK (Mon-Fri, Flexible working available)

CONTRACTED, PERMANENT

We are looking to appoint a Fundraising Coordinator to support the Head of Philanthropy on the delivery of Firstsite’s Fundraising and Philanthropy programme, generating income from existing and new income streams.

They will: oversee and deliver the Fundraising Stewardship Strategy, engaging with new and existing donors and supporters; research new potential community groups, corporates, and individuals to help secure new donations for Firstsite; lead on the administrative tasks required to ensure proper recording of data, including managing data processing onto the CRM system and keeping accurate records of donations.

Please see the attached Job Description for more information.

Firstsite’s commitment to inclusion   

We pride ourselves on being a place where your individuality is valued; you can be yourself and still achieve your potential. We believe that your individuality helps us to deliver the best results to our objectives. Diversity of background, diversity of experience, diversity of perspective, are important to us.

At Firstsite, we recognise that returning to work after an extended career break can be daunting. We understand and appreciate that those with experience who have taken a career break still have a wealth of experience and knowledge to offer our organisation, which helps us to achieve our business goals. We will support you to refresh your skills, develop your confidence and provide a supportive network across the organisation to help you best integrate into the working environment.

Applying with a disability   

Firstsite is proud to be an inclusive employer and we seek to attract and retain the best people from the widest possible talent pool.  We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. We aim to offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum requirements of the role, and we look to anticipate and provide reasonable adjustments, as required. Please speak to your recruitment contact for more information.

How to apply for this role

To apply for the role, please send your CV and a covering letter that explains how your experience and skills match the criteria listed in the job description.

As we are using an agency on this occasion, please send your application to: [email protected]. Any further queries should be addressed to Saul Bunn at this email address or on 07979 484 010.

Deadline for applications is:  9am – Tue 6 May 2025

Interviews will take place: Tue 13 May 2025

Potential start date: Immediate