Community Engagement Officer

Merrifield Consultants; London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000

Job description

Are you looking to develop an exciting career as a Community Engagement Officer and join an ambitious, successful and award-winning charity? Merrifield Consultants are delighted to be partnering with Noah's Ark Hospice to find two Community Engagement Officers; professional fundraisers with demonstrable experience in community fundraising or corporate partnerships and experience managing a portfolio of community groups or securing successful long-term partnerships.

Role: Community Engagement Officer (x 2)

Location: Barnet, North London, Hybrid (3 days in the office)

Terms: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £28,438 to £33,945

Closing date: Please apply with your CV at your earliest convenience as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Noah's Ark Children's Hospice helps babies, children, and young people who are seriously unwell make the most of every day. You'll be predominantly based in The Ark, a stunning building set in a north London nature reserve.

Reporting to the Community Engagement Manager, the two Community Engagement Officers will work closely together to support the growth of the Ark's Community Giving Program from £310,000 to £650,000 over the next three years. The post holders will be responsible for implementing and supporting the development of a donor acquisition and retention strategy for key organisations across the Ark's catchment area; identifying new opportunities for growth and analysing the effectiveness of fundraising initiatives to ensure targets are achieved. The post holders will excel at providing exceptional stewardship and using data insight to guide decision-making.

You will be a friendly, empathetic, and confident public speaker who enjoys networking with a variety of internal and external stakeholders - able to instantly connect with others and communicate effectively about our work. You will hold a full UK driving license and be willing to travel across the Ark's catchment area to meet supporters, occasionally undertaking weekend, early morning, and evening work - time off in lieu will be given.

The Ark is a place of laughter and real connection, with an atmosphere that's both supportive and inclusive. This is a really exciting time to join this growing and ambitious team as they look to expand their fundraising team.

To find out more or to apply please contact Moses at Merrifield Consultants: (url removed)

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age, or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.