Fundraising Coordinator

The London Fire Brigade (LFB) and Harris Hill are working in partnership to recruit a new Fundraising Coordinator. The London Fire Commissioner is the fire and rescue authority for London. This role is vital for the organisation and will be working closely with the Fundraising and Partnerships Manager to raise vital funding.

Location:                          London or access to London. 2 days a week in the office.

Salary:                               £40,000

Why this role is so pivotal:

Successful fundraising and the development of long-term strategic partnerships enables LFB to improve its services and work more efficiently. This role will identify and develop innovative opportunities to generate income to fund the London Fire Brigade Museum and other suitable LFB projects which align with LFB’s Communications and Engagement Strategy. In particular, this includes addressing mental health and wellbeing, reaching new audiences, sourcing income generation and supporting engagement with the communities LFB serves.

What are the key responsibilities:

• To write funding proposals and develop major donor and sponsorship packages.
• Work on the strategy with the Fundraising and Partnerships Manager
• Developing innovative new ways to acquire funding
• To cultivate close relationships with various departments across London Fire Brigade and identifying opportunities for potential fundraising and sponsorship partnerships.
• Developing innovative new ways to acquire funding

Experience:

• Experience of being a relationship fundraiser with at least 3 years’ experience
• Proven fundraising experience and a successful track record of raising income.
• Experience of negotiation at all levels with internal and external stakeholders, corporate sponsors, donors, charities, and grant giving bodies.
• Experience of working as part of a team with minimal supervision and demonstrating initiative and flexibility to deal with a range of tasks.

If you would like to receive a full job description for this role with details on how to apply, please contact Hannah Laking at Harris Hill:

Hannah Laking:                            hannah.laking@harrishill.co.uk | 020 7820 7331

Closing date for applications:              Hiring manager is reviewing applications as they come in so please reach out asap.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.