This post sits in the Development Team, which is responsible for delivering income to sustain and grow The Reader’s work and developing the relationships that can help make that work happen.
You’ll be working in a small, fast-paced team that needs to be flexible to opportunities as they arise. This role will work across income streams, developing funding bids, cultivating and stewarding funders and partners and actively supporting the work of the Development Managers.
Person Specification:
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities.
• A team player with a positive and flexible attitude with a willingness and ability to learn on the job and work collaboratively with colleagues.
• An effective influencer and negotiator with a demonstrable ability to sell concepts in a clear and engaging way.
• Strong IT skills with experience of or willingness to be trained on our CRM system and ability to process data and run reports.
• Highly motivated with the ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Experience of researching, collating and presenting information in a clear format.
• Experience of working in either a fundraising, account management, business development or marketing/sales role.
• Experience of working for a voluntary, arts or social enterprise role.
• Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the wider work of The Reader.
Please visit The Reader to view a full job description and to see how to apply.