Job title: Community Engagement Fundraising Officer Reporting to: Director of Income Generation and External Engagement Location: Jessie May office, Kingswood, Bristol and community based (80%) and home based (20%) Salary: £28,840 - £32,917 per annum, pro-rata Contract: Permanent Hours: 28-hour week About Jessie May At Jessie May, we provide specialist nursing care, at home, for children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions. We support parents, siblings and wider family members in Bristol, South Gloucestershire, North Somerset, Bath and North East Somerset, and Wiltshire. Through life and death, bereavement, and grief, we are here for families for as long as they need us - support for weeks, months, and years. With us, seriously ill children can still be children, and their families can make memories to look back on when they need them most. Our families let Jessie May into their homes, both physically and emotionally, offering expert care and much-needed space for parents and carers to rest, and recharge. Purpose of Post The Community Fundraiser will lead on efforts to develop and grow community fundraising initiatives and engage with schools, community groups, faith groups, and individuals. You will help deliver key community events and campaigns, manage volunteers, cultivate long-term relationships, and secure vital support to fund Jessie May’s work. We are seeking a highly motivated and energetic individual with experience of community fundraising to deliver agreed income targets and deliver long term sustainability within community fundraising. Main Responsibilities Community Fundraising and Engagement Coordinate the delivery of community fundraising campaigns, initiatives, and events, ensuring high levels of participation and engagement. Build and maintain strong relationships with community groups, schools, faith groups, and individuals, encouraging their ongoing involvement and support Act as the main point of contact for community fundraisers, providing guidance, support, and resources to help them succeed in their fundraising efforts Develop and implement an events calendar of activity to include UK and overseas activities, Jessie May organised events, own place events and purchased places. Volunteer Fundraising Support Recruit, train, and support a network of volunteer fundraisers to support community fundraising activities. Relationship Management and Stewardship Lead on the development and delivery of stewardship plans for community supporters, ensuring their efforts are recognised and celebrated. Maintain accurate records of community supporters and events in the CRM system, tracking engagement and financial contributions. All Employee Responsibilities Maintain an awareness of and actively follow and promote Jessie May policies, including (but not limited to), Equality and Diversity, Health and Safety, Safeguarding, Date Protection and Confidentiality. Complete all Jessie May mandatory training, within the required timescales. The welfare of children and young people with who we support and come into contact with, either directly, or indirectly, is paramount to all staff at Jessie May and it is our responsibility to ensure that best practice is followed and that you adhere to the Jessie May values and Code of Conduct at all times. To Note This is not an exhaustive list of tasks; Jessie May employees will be asked to undertake other ad hoc tasks relevant to the scope and purpose of the role. This job description reflects the present requirements of the post, and as duties and responsibilities change/develop, the job description will be reviewed subject to amendment in consultation with the post-holder. Jessie May Culture and Code of Conduct The Jessie May team has created a ‘code of conduct’, which outlines the organisational culture. The behaviours that all team members adhere to are that: We are caring and compassionate, actively looking out for one another and supporting workloads where we can. We support and understand each other’s priorities. We are friendly and inclusive of everyone we come into contact with. We maintain a professional attitude, fostering a culture of openness and actively encouraging constructive feedback among ourselves. We are ambitious and hardworking and celebrate one another’s achievements. Terms & Conditions and Employee Benefits Conditions, including but not limited to the following: Checks: The appointment is subject to satisfactory references, DBS check and a probationary period of six months. Salary:  £28,840 - £32,917 per annum, pro-rata depending on experience. Salaries are reviewed annually, at the discretion of the Trustees, where the budget allows, with any increases effective from April. Pension: There is a group personal pension scheme that you are entitled to participate in, subject to the rules of the scheme.  You will be automatically enrolled into the scheme, however there is the option to opt out.  The employer’s contribution is 5 per cent while the employee’s contribution is 4 per cent of the pensionable salary. Death in Service Provision (once successfully passed probation) Work base: Jessie May office and throughout the Jessie May service area. Holiday entitlement: Annual leave is 27 days pro rate, plus bank holidays.  Some annual leave is pre-allocated to cover some of the time between Christmas and New Year when the office is closed. This amount increases with service. Employee Assistance Programme Team Away Days and Social Events Free on-site parking (if available) Free office refreshments Closing date: Monday 1st September Interview date: Wednesday 11th September Interview location: Jessie May, 35 Old School House, The Kingswood Estate, Britannia Road, Kingswood, Bristol, BS15 8DB. As part of our commitment to being a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee an interview to anyone who identifies as disabled (as defined by the Equalities Act 2010) that meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification. Interest? If you would like to find out more information about this role, please scroll down to download our job pack. To complete your application, simply click the apply button to be taken to our application form - here you will just need to complete and submit this form, and also send your CV as instructed on the form to the given email address. No agencies please.