Events Fundraising Officer

Events Fundraising Officer

Erskine Home, Bishopton

37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday

(Regular Weekend / Evening Work Required)

Grade 4 Salary £28,616 - £33,117 per annum

Permanent, Full-time role

Closing Date: Tuesday, 23rd April 2024

Working for Erskine Veterans Charity:

“ERSKINE is an iconic Scottish charity, formed in 1916 by Scotland’s compassionate response to the horrors of war. A century later, we still believe that Veterans and their families deserve our utmost respect and compassion, for the sacrifices they made and the challenges they now face. At Erskine, we work as a dedicated team to ensure that Veterans of all ages are cared for to the highest of standards in a beautiful, fun-filled environment, made up of two care homes and a Veterans Village of cottages, activities centre and apartments.

Working in social care can be demanding. However, at Erskine it will also be rewarding and fulfilling. You will be making an incredible difference to the lives of our residents and their loved ones, at a critical time. We value skills and qualifications, but we prize kindness and compassion, above all. Our team is crucial to providing the best care possible, so we recognise and reward our employees with benefits including employer pension contribution, fantastic career opportunities, and enhanced annual leave.

If you are kind and committed, then you do have what it takes to be part of the team here at Erskine! The ultimate aim is exceptional care and support to our ex-service community and everyone in every role, in every department plays their part.”

The Role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Award Winning Fundraising and Communications Team as an Events Fundraising Officer. We are seeking a highly motivated, creative, outgoing individual with hands on experience of organising and coordinating charity events.

Based in the Erskine Home, the post holder will ensure Erskine achieve fundraising targets and develop long-term, sustainable relationships with supporters through a variety of fundraising and awareness raising activities to achieve its charitable aims. Erskine must raise over £10 million in voluntary income per year and this role plays an important part in achieving that goal.

Supporting the Events & Sponsorship Manager, the post holder will project manage outdoor and social events such as; The Erskine Burns Supper & Ceilidh, The Erskine Motorbike Meet, Sounds from Stirling Castle – A Military Concert; Charity partnership with Ideal Home Show Scotland, Armed Forces Events, The Erskine Golf Day & Dinner and The Erskine Military Ball.

The successful candidate will have events, community and/or fundraising experience and be educated to degree level or equivalent in events/marketing. Excellent project planning, telemarketing, interpersonal, communication and written skills together with good IT skills are essential for this post. Attention to detail in carrying out a range of administrative tasks is crucial, providing effective administrative support for the full programme of events, as is the ability to work flexibly as part of a small team. Experience of Raiser’s Edge would be an advantage although training will be provided if necessary. A full driving licence is required and evening/weekend working is frequently required.

If you wish to have an informal chat and feel you have the skills and attributes to take this role forward please call Jennifer Campbell on 0141 814 4729.

Benefits:

• 28 days annual leave plus 5 public holidays, increasing to 33 days per year, at the rate of 1 additional day for 5 years
• Employer pension contribution
• Free payment of Disclosure Scotland Application
• Structured Induction programme
• Flexible working/Hybrid working considered
• Fantastic progression opportunities with development, training and ongoing support
• Enhanced sick & maternity pay
• On site Occupational Health Service
• Access to credit union
• Work in modern, purpose-built facilities
• Free On-Site Parking
• Health and Wellbeing Scheme – e.g. complimentary fresh fruit, yoga classes and Cycle to Work scheme
• Access to Employee Reward Scheme which provides a huge range of discounts on everything from holidays to high street shopping, restaurants and cinema tickets.

Please note:

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. Erskine are unable to provide sponsorship. If you are selected for interview, you will receive an invite by email (please ensure you check your spam / junk mailbox).

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a Disclosure Scotland Check. Where a candidate has resided in the UK for less than five years and lived / remained in a country for six months or more, in addition to a Disclosure/PVG, they will be asked to provide a criminal records certificate from an appropriate government or police agency within that country.

Please apply online at erskine.org.uk/careers. If you require the application in another format please contact the HR Department on 0800 085 7191. Erskine are an Equal Opportunities Employer

SCOTTISH CHARITY NO SC006609