Job Description

Do you have one or more of the following?

• A successful track record developing corporate partnerships in the charity sector
• Experience in the landscape of institutional fundraising
• Strong transferable experience that positions you for success in these areas

We are looking for a highly skilled relationship builder and confident fundraiser to establish and develop the institutional and corporate fundraising streams for Mission Aviation Fellowship.  You will play a central role in the growth and development of this area of our fundraising, to deliver high quality, high value, long term relationships for MAF.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for a portfolio of relationships to manage and deliver an income to agreed targets.  This will involve successfully establishing, developing, and maintaining long term relationships with companies and businesses to support the work of MAF, including growing our Business Club, as well as taking the lead on both corporate and institutional funding applications.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

We are looking for someone who is educated to degree level or equivalent, ideally with corporate fundraising experience.  It is highly desirable to have worked with donors in a relationship management environment, and desirable to also have some institutional fundraising experience. Experience of working in an overseas development charity context would be beneficial but this is not essential. 

You will be a proactive, organised individual with high levels of emotional intelligence, full of ideas and energy to engage in high profile events and campaigns.

Applications will also be considered from those with transferable skills such as business development or relationship management in a business setting.  Those with strong development potential will also be considered.

There is an occupational requirement for the job holder of this position to be a committed Christian.  Remote working, with some attendance required at scheduled key meetings, will be considered for this post, though hybrid or office working favoured. Additional information is available on request.

Terms of Appointment

Salary £37,000 per annum

Non-contributory pension scheme of 10% of salary on joining

Paid annual leave entitlement of 22 days plus bank holidays and office closure between Christmas and New Year.

Applicants must be UK citizens or hold a valid work permit to live and work in the UK

Selection Process

Closing date:  Monday, 11th July 2022 at 12 noon.

We will be screening applicants as they apply and the role will remain open until the closing date, screening interviews will be held on an individually agreed basis. 

Final formal interviews will be held on Tuesday, 19th July 2022 .

The appointment will be made subject to satisfactory references and health clearance