Community Fundraiser Vacancy for HERIB

HERIB is a registered charity providing support services to people with visual impairments across Hull and East Yorkshire. HERIB believe no-one should have to face sight loss alone and every visually impaired person should enjoy the same opportunities and quality of life as those who are fully sighted. Their mission is to improve and enrich the quality of life for local people at any and all stages of sight loss, through the provision of a wide range of support services, enabling them to reach their full potential and lead independent lives.

Position: Community Fundraiser

Location: Hull based

Contract type: Part Time

Hours: 21 hours per week

Salary: £18 to £20,000 per annum pro rata

Closing Date: 5pm 15th February 2018

Interview Date: 22nd February 2018

This is a new role responsible for growing and supporting the volunteer community and maximising fundraising opportunities across Hull and East Yorkshire. The Community Fundraiser will build strong relationships with community groups, local businesses and individuals to ensure they reach their fundraising potential for HERIB as well as promoting our events campaigns and assisting with the organisation of events.

They are looking for someone who has come from fundraising background and who can hit the ground running in this exciting new role.

The successful candidate will have experience of fundraising and generating income and support.  You will understand the importance of networking and building / strengthening contacts and have the ability to inspire and motivate supporters.

You will also have ICT skills (MS Office including Database, Email, Internet, Social Media).

Please contact Gillian Wright on 01482 342297 or email gillianw@herib.co.uk for more information or an application pack. Or download the application pack from the HERIB website

Completed application forms should be returned marked Private and Confidential to: Gillian Wright, HERIB, Beech Holme, Beverley Road, Hull, HU5 1NF or by email to gillianw@herib.co.uk by 5pm on Thursday 15th February 2018.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 22nd February 2018.