Upload
andy-picken
View
276
Download
2
Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
YORKSHIRE HOUSINGJOB DESCRIPTION
JOB PURPOSETo maximise the income Yorkshire Housing generates from grant and other funding sources by actively pursuing opportunities to support our Community Investment Strategy and the delivery of initiatives to contribute to the delivery of the Corporate Plan.
DIMENSIONS
Staff managed: None
Budget responsibility: None
Scope/volume of work: Required to work across YH region, working with colleagues to assist with identifying funding for key projects which support key strategies. The post is expected to be self-funding through external grants.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
1. Write and present bids for funding from a range of public, private and charitable sources at a local, regional and national level which support the delivery of key strategies
2. Identify opportunities for local businesses to support community investment and neighbourhood activities through their CSR duties
3. Liaise with other colleagues to understand their funding needs to support the delivery of our Corporate Plan aspirations, providing assistance to apply for appropriate funds to meet their needs.
4. Work with partner organisations to maximise the strength of Yorkshire Housing and partner bids which will benefit the neighbourhoods in which we work.
5. Research and maintain a database of funding sources including the availability of grants such as Lottery Funds ensuring systems are put in place to track successful bids and learn from unsuccessful submissions to improve future bidding performance
6. Publicise bidding successes and project outcomes to raise the profile of Yorkshire Housing in order to secure future funding and seeking recognition for the work undertaken through awards submissions.
POST TITLE: Fundraising Officer (12 month fixed term contract)
DATE: April 2014
REPORTS TO: Community Investment Manager Officer
DEPARTMENT: Neighbourhood Services
JOB ANALYST: Nadhia Khan
POST HOLDER: New Post
7. Ensuring robust monitoring is in place to meet all funding conditions, including internal performance targets
8. To work with managers to ensure operational effectiveness, business development, the achievement of Corporate Plan objectives and achieving excellence through supporting the implementation of key strategies
ORGANISATIONAL CHART
SIGN OFF
Job Holder: Line Manager:
Signature: Signature:
Date: Date:
Community Investment Manager
Community Engagement
Advisors X 2
Business Enterprise Coach
X 2
Community Investment
AdministratorFunding Officer
PERSON SPECIFICATION FOR FUNDING OFFICER
REQUIREMENTS ESSENTIALDESIRABLE
METHOD OF IDENTIFICATION
Education/Qualifications• Good standard of general education to GCSE level (or equivalent) Essential Application Form
Experience• Proven track record in successfully bidding for grants, especially in a
competitive environment• Accurate and effective fundraising administration and of producing
reports • Working within the charitable sector • Experience of record keeping and monitoring of information
Essential
Essential
DesirableEssential
Application Form/Interview
Application Form/Interview
Application Form/InterviewApplication Form/Interview
Practical and Intellectual Skills• Confident with excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Excellent networking abilities• Advanced IT skills • Actively promote value for money and efficiency• Good organisational skills• Thorough and accurate • Ability to work under pressure, meeting deadlines • High standards of accuracy and presentation of work
EssentialEssentialEssentialDesirableEssentialEssentialEssentialEssential
Application Form/InterviewApplication Form/InterviewInterview/ReferencesApplication Form/InterviewApplication Form/InterviewApplication Form/InterviewApplication Form/InterviewApplication Form/Interview
Development • Willing to develop own skills and evidence of personal development Essential
Application Form
Personal Qualities• A display of many of the behaviours set out in Yorkshire Housing’s
‘Staff Behaviours” document.• Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle• Target driven with an ability to plan own work load and deliver on time.• An appreciation of, and commitment to, equality and diversity in all
aspects of YH's activities
Essential
EssentialEssential
Essential
Interview/References
Application Form/InterviewInterview/ References
Application Form
* This document relates to the positive attitude and behaviour expected of employees of Yorkshire Housing. Short-listed candidates will be sent a copy of the document.