Jobs in Paisley Northwest, Renfrewshire

Who we are

We have been providing a wide range of services and support to Unpaid Carers in Renfrewshire since 1996. We are a registered charity governed by a board of directors.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

This is a new and exciting role for the Centre. As an experienced Fundraising Officer, you will review and develop our fundraising strategy with an underpinning communication plan.

You will manage the funding applications and will build relationships and flourish when working with funders and colleagues.

This role will involve working across our organisation to develop proposals, secure financial support and sustainable partnerships.

You will be responsible for identifying and sourcing funding opportunities through large funders or small grants.

You will orchestrate the successful planning and bidding for all our fundraising activities. You will deliver ambitious fundraising plans and budgets to achieve financial targets.

This role will require you to think imaginatively and creatively about our charity for the grant and funding applications.

You will have up to date knowledge of GDPR and fundraising legislation. You will have strong problem solving and planning skills and be able to meet deadlines.

If you are ambitious and looking for the next step in your career, this is the role for you.

We are a small and successful team in a well-established charity in Renfrewshire and we are looking for you to bring your skills to a fun and friendly team. In return we can offer 32 days holiday, a pension scheme, a flexible working approach and a positive working environment.

We are looking to recruit an experienced, compassionate, and dynamic professional into our senior leadership team to support the next exciting chapter of Kairos Women+.

Who we are

Kairos Women+ is a community-led organisation designed for women+ (including trans women and non-binary people). We believe in the power of collaborative decision-making, bringing women+ together to influence our community.

We value the strengths and lived experienceof each woman+ we meet, recognising the influence they have in their own lives and the lives of others, and we actively reach out to women+ experiencing tough times to ensure they are included and involved. We also host events designed for the whole community.

“Kairos has made me part of a meaningful group.... ‘movement’ is too strong but I’d like to think it might be. A wonderful and challenging assembly full of the talent which is here in our wide community. A life affirming experience.”

What the role involves

Projects & People: The post-holder will be responsible for managing a new multi-year project focussed on health and disability, supporting two delivery staff, monitoring budgets, and evaluating the impact of project. They will also support the smooth running of our Language Cafe (English as a second language classes). Key to this work will be maintaining strong partnerships with our funders and making sure the projects are working for women+.

Strategic Development:This role will involve implementing our Fundraising and Digital Strategy alongside our Senior Coordinator. This includes supporting the development of our individual giving, corporate giving, large fundraising events and applying for two small grants per year. Additionally, the role will involve the development and implementation of our Environmental Strategy.

Partnerships and communications: Lastly, the post-holder will lead on our quarterly programming, coordinating our activity with the wider team. They will also attend network meetings to promote Kairos Women+.

Benefits of working with us

As a member of the Kairos Women+ team, you will be joining a group of passionate, committed women+ who are all striving to make the world a better place. Some additional benefits include:

• 4 Day Work Week for an improved work life balance. This means the same salary, for less hours. Find out more
• Flexible Working to suit your life. For example, your shifts can be adjusted to work around other commitments (dependent on organisational commitments)
• NEST Pension Scheme with 4% employer contribution
• Generous holiday allowance at 37 days per calendar year (FTE), inclusive of public holidays
• Annual Health Plan for money back on dental, optical and other health treatments after probationary period
• Regular one-to-one Reflection with your manager
• Paid training and development opportunities
• Counselling Benefitof £360 to spend on private counselling each year
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