Fundraising Manager
Heart Academies Trust, Bedford, MK42 9TR10 days remaining to apply
Job start date
4 November 2024
Closing date
7 October 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
11 September 2024
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time, part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £43,937.00 Annually (Actual) ACAD 18 plus £3,000 PRB
Fundraising Manager job summary
About HEART Academies Trust
HEART Academies Trust formed in 2017 and currently consists of one secondary school, Bedford Academy and three partner primary schools, Cauldwell, Shackleton and Shortstown. Together we serve more than 2500 pupils aged from 2 to 18 years.
We are a non-profit making charitable company sponsored by the Harpur Trust, one of the largest charities in the UK. With a proven track-record in education through their ownership and management of four Harpur Trust private schools in Bedford and as a sponsor of Bedford Academy since its creation in 2010, they are the perfect partner to support HEART Academies Trust as we grow.
HEART Academies Trust supports continuity of education within the community. Adopting a ‘stronger together’ approach and a commitment to positive collaboration enables each academy within the Trust to celebrate what they already do well whilst providing opportunities to ensure continued development and improvement across all academies within the Trust.
What we offer
As part of HEART Academies Trust, staff are valued and supported, allowing them to contribute fully to the wider school community. Our commitment to staff development and wellbeing is paramount.
Flexible working options.
CPD pathways, career progression, secondment and shadowing opportunities.
£200 Refer a friend scheme, tech scheme and cycle to work scheme.
Employee assist programme.
Generous pension and a competitive salary.
Free gym, shower and parking facilities.
Free tea, coffee, breakfast and eye tests.
An open and collaborative working environment with an inclusive workplace
Regular training and development programmes and celebration of staff success.
Individual laptops for teaching staff.
An excellent catering provision.
A commitment to environmental sustainability.
What we’re looking for
Develop and lead an ambitious fundraising and stewardship programme that supports the Trust strategic objectives and aspirations.
Fundraising from trusts, foundations and grant makers.
Fundraising through ground level fundraisers and events with the corporate sponsors and the local community.
Develop excellent, long-term relationships and links within our community, supporters and the public and private sectors.
Collaborate with the Trust Sponsor, Harpur Trust, to co-develop fundraising and volunteering opportunities.
Nurture team and volunteer contributions to assist you in your work.
Position Details
Monday - Friday
37 hours per week
All year round
Flexible Working
Commitment to safeguarding
HEART Academies Trust is an equal opportunities employer and therefore operates no restrictive policies in relation to age, sex or creed.
Our Academy is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children/young people and expects all trustees, staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service along with other relevant employment checks, including overseas criminal background checks, where applicable. All new trustees, employees and volunteers will be required to undertake safeguarding training on induction which will be regularly updated as per statutory guidance.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Heart Academies Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
We currently have 3 primary schools and 1 secondary school within HEART Academies Trust. Please check our Academy's website for links to the individual school's websites.
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