We are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced and results-driven Fundraising Officer to join our team on a temporary basis to cover maternity leave.

You will have an appreciation of the work of NYAS and the challenges faced by care experienced children and young people who NYAS support with a view to helping us change young lives. We have ambitious plans in England and Wales to secure our fantastic existing projects and to develop new projects to help more young people.

Duties include:

• Design and implement fundraising products and programmes for corporate, community and individual giving fundraising.
• Manage our portfolio of events and challenges and support entrants to reach and exceed their fundraising goals.
• Work closely with NYAS’ wider Communications and Marketing team to identify and encourage fundraisers willing to share their story, helping to facilitate PR coverage, raise awareness of NYAS, and create a loyal supporter base.
• Proactively develop and take forward NYAS’ fundraising strategy.

About you

You will have experience in a similar role and share our passion to help more young care experienced people. You will have great relationship building skills with the ability to get the best out of our existing supporters and to achieve new supporters for NYAS.

If you are looking for a rewarding role with an organisation that makes a difference to young people’s lives, we want to hear from you.

Note for candidates

When completing the application form, it is important that you refer to the person specification within the job description and detail how you can evidence the criteria. The job description can be located at the bottom of this page.

This is a temporary position for 12 months but with potential to extend after 12 months.

This role offers flexibility of office/ home working. Our office locations are Birkenhead, Birmingham or Cardiff however full time home working can be offered with a willingness to travel to NYAS offices when required.