Fundraiser

The Sea-Change Sailing Trust operates from Maldon and Heybridge, taking around 200 young people and vulnerable adults each year to live and work aboard a Thames sailing barge. We have done this since 2007, initially using hired vessels but in 2019 commissioned the new replica Blue Mermaid to continue this work as well as developing our vision of carrying trainees and cargo with minimal carbon emissions. The barge was built as a result of a significant fundraising appeal. We also need to raise funds each year to assist people with the cost of sailing with us where necessary.

As part of our succession plan, we are looking for someone to take on the part-time role of fundraiser. You should have experience of fundraising in the charitable sector or be able to demonstrate success in managing complex projects involving people, in which case the right person will receive support as well as appropriate training.

A CV is requested as part of the application process and interviews will be held in November 

Skills

You will need to be able to:

• be used to working on your own initiative and be able to generate ideas for events and funding and put them into action.
• interact confidently at a senior level with funders and patrons as well as sometimes with those organising client groups
• with guidance generate ideas for events and avenues of funding
• have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• resilience and tenacity
• an ability to use digital technology and produce succinct applications

It is anticipated to require around two days a week (maybe more initially to learn the ropes) with a flexible approach to timekeeping and it is likely you will need to work from home as well as in a small shared office in Maldon. Depending on your aspirations it may be possible to create a paid position in future depending on funding.

You will be encouraged to develop the role as far as your time allows.