Fundraising and Communications Officer – National Service (Edinburgh)
- Full time
- £20,251 – £22,297
- Hybrid – National Service, Edinburgh
- Closing 17th July 2022
- Advertised from 24th June 2022
- Permanent, 37.5 hours per week
Role
Carr Gomm is one of Scotland’s leading social care and community development charities; we strive to support people to achieve their individual hopes and dreams every day. We know our work is challenging and very rewarding, and we require people with a flexible and inspirational approach who are able to find innovative solutions with people, not for them.
Responsibilities and Success Factors:
You will engage with local, business, and digital communities to raise awareness of our impact. Your enthusiasm, adaptability and problem-solving approach will encourage others to become active supporters of Carr Gomm – from corporate supporters to local advocates and fellow colleagues – and contribute to growing our overall network and reach.
Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will work on a wide variety of projects with the rest of the business development team. Taking responsibility for fundraising projects, you will:
• Co-create, deliver and review fundraising action plans, which detail the targets and outcomes we’re aiming to achieve, and cover all aspects of tangible activity to raise money
• Source, submit and monitor grant applications, in liaison with others
• Maintain accurate databases and financial monitoring to inform decision making
• Develop and expand our networks and connections
• Source, create and write impact stories and social media content, utilising a range of media
• Contribute to the research and development of innovative projects and activities
Successful fundraising and communications officers come from different backgrounds and have a range of experiences. All have a keen eye for detail, a flair for engaging with and relating to people, are wonderful ambassadors, excellent storytellers, and passionate world changers.
This job description describes the practical purpose and main elements of the job. It is a guide to the nature and main duties of the job as they exist currently, but is not intended as a wholly comprehensive or permanent schedule
Application notes
To apply, please visit our website at recruitment.carrgomm.org/vacancies/154-fundraising-and-communications-officer
Community Link Worker
- Full time
- £31,407 – £32,978
- North East Edinburgh (On site)
- Closing 22nd April 2024
The Community Link Worker programme, funded by EVOC & Edinburgh Health & Social Care Partnership, is delivered in partnership with GP Practices and the 3rd sector to support people to live well through strengthening connections between community resources and primary care.
The Community Link Worker will be employed by Caring in Craigmillar and will work as part of two practice teams (Restalrig Park and Baronscourt) in North East Edinburgh, to provide 1:1 person-centred and practical supports to people in contact with the GP practice team.
Taking a person-centred approach, you will work with individuals to enable them to identify personal outcomes and priorities for their health and well-being and link them to local, city and national activities and support services.
The postholder must have experience of working with people who are facing complex social and emotional circumstances, a strong understanding of the challenges affecting people living in areas of disadvantage in relation to living well, extensive effective interpersonal skills in working with people on a 1:1 basis as well as experience in networking and relationship building with other professionals and organisations.
PVG: This post requires membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. Application will be processed for the successful candidate.
Support and deputise for the Manager in their absence to deliver quality, person-centred day support services which meet the needs of service users and their carers.
Provide day to day leadership and supervision to the Support Workers to deliver an outcomes focused service.
Assist the Manager and Board of Trustees to develop the service.
Business Support Officer (Maternity Cover)
- Full time
- £29,033 – £32,025
- Edinburgh (Hybrid)
- Closing 23rd April 2024
This role will primarily work to provide administrative support to the Land and Estates team within the General Trustees. This role will however work as part of the wider Business Support Team and will provide administrative support across the General Trustees.
The post will work in a hybrid manner, with 50% of a working week required in the office and the remainder from home. There is a preference for office days to coincide with other members of the Lands and Estates team.
For a full job description, please download the recruitment pack below.
Fundraising & Engagement Coordinator - Corporate Partnerships & Major Donors
- Full time
- £29,640 – £32,812
- Edinburgh/ Glasgow (On site)
- Closing 21st April 2024
A fantastic opportunity has become available within the Fundraising & Engagement Team to deliver significant income from two key income streams and sustain our mission to ensure nobody faces dementia alone.
The Fundraising & Engagement Coordinator will report to the Fundraising & Engagement Leader, contributing to the delivery of our strategic objectives.
Whilst the role will work collaboratively to support all income streams, we are particularly keen to hear from anyone who has prior Corporate Partnership and/or Major Donor experience.
We are looking for someone who is naturally optimistic and empathetic, with a can-do attitude. You will be a self-starter, comfortable working independently, who thrives on building meaningful relationships. Applicants should enjoy and have a track record of working in a fast-paced and varied environment.
Successful applicants will have a positive attitude towards dementia, along with excellent communication skills and a caring manner. A pro-active approach to learn and participate in training will also be expected.
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