Could you help grow the reach, voice and impact of a community-led charity at the heart of Wester
Hailes?
THE HEALTH AGENCY is a charity based in Wester Hailes dedicated to supporting over 2,000 people in
South-West Edinburgh each year to live longer, healthier, more fulfilling lives. As a community-led
organisation, our services aim to tackle health inequalities and improve the health and wellbeing of people
experiencing social isolation, cancer, long-term conditions, food insecurity and mental and emotional health
challenges. We strive to enable local people to take action that makes a positive impact on their own and their
community’s physical, mental and emotional wellbeing
WE’RE SEEKING A DEVELOPMENT OFFICER. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and creative
individual to support the growth, sustainability and impact of our work. You will play a central role in
building relationships with our community, engaging members, volunteers, donors and supporters so that everyone
who connects with The Health Agency feels welcomed, valued and inspired to be involved. From strengthening our
volunteer programme and growing membership, to developing compelling communications and supporting fundraising
activity, this is a varied and rewarding role where your contribution will directly support our ability to make
a difference.
Working closely with the Chief Executive, you will also help develop funding opportunities, strengthen our profile
and ensure the voices of local people continue to shape our services.
DUTIES INCLUDE
- Leading the recruitment, induction and support of volunteers and members
- Building strong relationships
with supporters, donors and community partners
- Coordinating and supporting community fundraising and
income generation activity
- Maintaining accurate records of donations, supporters and engagement using
CRM systems
- Developing engaging content across social media, newsletters and promotional
materials
- Managing and updating website content and supporting digital
communications
- Representing The Health Agency at community events and external
meetings
- Supporting trust and foundation fundraising, including research and
applications
- Working with service teams to gather stories, outcomes and impact data
- Supporting
the smooth running of the organisation, including occasional reception cover
ABOUT YOU
- Experience in marketing, fundraising or community engagement
- Excellent written and verbal communication
skills, with the ability to create engaging content
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build
relationships with a wide range of people
- A proactive and organised approach, with the ability to manage
competing priorities
- Confident using digital tools, social media and Microsoft Office
- Experience
using CRM systems or databases
- A creative mindset and willingness to learn and adapt
- Committed
to the values of dignity, inclusion and reducing health inequalities
- An understanding of the impact of
poverty and inequality on health and wellbeing
WHAT WE OFFER
- £29,000 pro-rata based on 37.5 hours FTE (£23,200 pa for 30 hours)
- 24 days annual leave plus 10 public holidays (pro rata)
- 3% employer pension contribution (NEST)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- A supportive and collaborative team environment
- A unique opportunity to make a real difference within a respected community organisation