Trusts and Foundations Officer
London/Hybrid working • £34,921 (plus £1,500 London Weighting, if applicable) • Permanent
Applications Close March 10, 2024
We stand for music and believe in the value of music for all people in our society. Every day we use the power of music to enrich the lives of people affected by life-limiting illness, trauma, isolation, social exclusion or disability.
Our goal is to bring more people together through the power of music. We can only do this if we pioneer creative new approaches to marketing, communications and digital that help us engage more people and grow our fundraising.
We need courageous, curious, agile, innovative change makers and music lovers like you to make this happen. This role is your chance to help us achieve our ambitious goal of transforming more people’s lives through music.
The Culture
If you want to work at a charity with people and music at its heart; that is committed to providing an equitable, diverse and inclusive workplace full of inspiring colleagues who work tirelessly to put those we exist to serve front and centre of everything we do; if you want to work collaboratively with integrity and kindness and are willing to come with us on a journey as we work together and collectively come to work with strong backs, soft fronts and wild hearts, we could be your next team.
Could this be the place for you?
If you are values driven, courageous, curious, agile, flexible, enthusiastic and future focused (without losing sight of the here and now), if you can bring positivity and accountability to your work, if you strive for brilliance, challenges excite you and if you would speak with passion and dedication about our cause we want to hear from you!
What we need
About the role
The Trust and Foundations (T&F) Team is part of Nordoff and Robbins’ Fundraising Department. We generate vital income from Corporate Partnerships, Events Fundraising and Individual Giving. The fundraising directorate is currently a department of 16 colleagues and growing fast.
The Team consists of a Deputy Director of Fundraising, Head of Trusts and Foundations, and two Trusts and Foundations Officers. The advertised role will be managed by the Head of Trusts and Foundations.
You will bring at least 12 months experience with a development team (or similar) and are keen to build your skills, with a particular focus on securing four and five figure gifts from grant-making bodies.
You will be a good communicator with a flair for writing and a competent, friendly manner when meeting with internal and external stakeholders.
You will have your own portfolio of accounts to manage and grow and be comfortable working with funders from the point of identification, through cultivation to asking for money and providing great aftercare. A previous track record of putting together successful funding applications and update reports to meet funder criteria is essential, and a working knowledge of prospect research would be helpful too.
You will be computer literate, organised and meticulous in tracking and recording your work on our CRM system. You don’t mind working independently – are able to meet deadlines and motivate yourself to keep your workload on track – but you’re also someone who likes being part of a team, stepping forward with ideas and collaborating on shared initiatives.
If you like a varied role, are keen to take your next step in trust fundraising and have a real interest in and enthusiasm for Music Therapy and the difference it can make to vulnerable people, this could be just the job for you. You will need to be able to work cross-organisationally with colleagues in all areas of the charity to help bring awareness of our mission, vision and achievements to the world.
What we offer
The three best things about the job (in our humble opinion)
- You’ll get to use your skills to make a real and positive difference to people facing significant challenges in their life situations.
- You’ll be working with an experienced, committed, and ambitious team.
- You’ll have the opportunity to manage your own portfolio and work with the team on a broad range of funding applications.
A salary of £34,921 (plus £1,500 London Weighting, if applicable) – total salary £36,421 FTE.
Pension scheme
31 days annual leave (pro rata)
Hybrid working (2 days in the office and 3 days WFH)
Salary sacrifice benefits including cycle to work
A confidential Employee Assistance Programme to support your work and home life
A true People First charity with training and career development as part of our core
An inclusive culture – and lots of music!
This role is full time, but we would consider part time for the right candidate.
We have a firm set of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (EDIB) principles and values that we all commit to.
1: ACCESSIBLE TO ALL
Understanding the / Removing any barriers (including barriers in communication methods) to becoming a client, colleague, trustee, student, volunteer, supporter doner or any user/contributor to the services of Nordoff and Robbins.
2: PROVIDING EQUITY OF OPPORTUNITY
Giving everyone the right tools and access for salary, promotions, roles, responsibilities, learning, development, and access to a Music Therapist for those at most need.
3: DIVERSE ENGAGEMENT
Reaching our audiences in a multitude of ways including by having conversations with them, and meeting them where they are – be that through services, communications, events, research, resources etc.
4: BE FREE FROM DISCRIMINATION
To ensure we have fair practices, and allow people to speak out, question and challenge language, actions and behaviours of Nordoff and Robbins as an organisation and those who represent it and to provide channels for them to do so safely.
5: BE VIGILENT, PROACTIVE AND RESPONSIVE
To instil a culture of continual listening, evolving, and learning from people including our clients, their families and our colleagues and students.