Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 26 Feb 2017
Sightsavers has an excellent opportunity for a skilled Trust Fundraiser to join our small and successful trusts team.
Our vision is of a world where no one is blind from avoidable causes and where visually impaired people participate equally in society. We work with partners to eliminate avoidable blindness and promote equality of opportunity for people with disabilities in some of the poorest parts of the world.
Sightsavers is growing rapidly and now is an exciting time to join us at our head office in Haywards Heath, within easy reach of London and Brighton.
The role
The successful candidate will manage and develop an established portfolio of UK charitable trusts, foundations and service organisations. You will also research and develop new relationships with trust prospects to drive additional support for Sightsavers’ work. The main focus of the Trust Executive is on trusts and foundations capable of high value donations.
The post-holder will sit within a wider ‘Major Giving’ team – responsible for relationships with Trusts, Foundations, Major donors and Companies worldwide. Occasional overseas travel may be required.
Person spec
We are looking for a motivated self-starter with a strong track record of developing relationships with, and securing substantial funds from, Trusts, Foundations and/or Major Donors.
A proactive approach is essential, being able to take the initiative and represent Sightsavers face to face with trustees and decision makers. You should have an interest in international development issues and be comfortable working to deadlines as part of a supportive team
We offer flexible working hours and will consider part time applications for a minimum of 28 hours per week for experienced candidates.
How to apply:
https://jobs.sightsavers.org/job/trust-executive-6-9-maternity-fixed-term-contract/