Job Description

Role: Regional Fundraiser, West Wales - Covering Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire & Cardiganshire

Reports to:Fundraising Manager for Wales

Salary:Starting salary of £24,000 per annum, pro-rata for part time hours

Objective:

2wish exists to provide support to anyone affected by the sudden and unexpected death of a child or young person aged 25 and under.

Context of role:

2wish supports anyone affected by the sudden and unexpected death of a child or young person aged 25 and under. We are a largely self-funded charity providing support across Wales and more recently, in the bordering counties with England. Our support team works very closely with our fundraising team to increase income but also to raise awareness of the work of 2wish.

This is a unique opportunity for the right individual to raise awareness of the charity, building its profile and engaging communities in West Wales. It will involve helping to organise fundraising events, working with volunteers and encouraging community fundraising opportunities.

Main duties:

Service:

To help raise awareness of 2wish and the work we do in West Wales
To work alongside the support team in Wales, and to build on the reputation of 2wish
Research, approach and engage community groups and local supporters using mechanisms for engaging their support to develop additional sources of income
To liaise with the public in West Wales who are fundraising for 2wish
To support the delivery of community and corporate events, and monitor the income raised
To attend community and networking events where necessary
To actively participate in and collaborate on financial planning for West Wales, as a business unit, during regular fundraising meetings
To submit an annual business plan and budgets for the West Wales fundraising team
To submit monthly and annual reports to the Fundraising Manager as required and work to monthly targets
Supporting the 2wish Fundraising Team with events and community fundraising
Working with the Volunteer Coordinator to identify and secure volunteers and ambassadors, meeting them regularly and maintaining engagement
Maintain relationships with all donors including attending cheque presentations
To work flexibly, travel, and make overnight stays when required
To attend weekend and evening community events in support of the charity when required
A hands-on and can-do attitude
Contribute on the social media platforms maintained by 2wish

General Responsibilities:

To be responsible for organising own work agenda, time management and administration
To maintain a high degree of confidentiality in accordance with the charitys policies
To work as part of a team
To attend meetings as necessary - both virtually and in person
To show respect and sensitivity for the cultural and religious beliefs of families
To undertake training to update skills as necessary
To contribute to the evaluation and monitoring processes to ensure effectiveness of services and activities provided
To adhere to all health and safety procedures with regards to working off site
Participate as and when required in team meetings and one-to-one meetings, and undertake, as appropriate, courses/training/other developmental activities, which is relevant to the role

It is the nature of the work that tasks and responsibilities are, in many circumstances, unpredictable and varied. All employees are therefore expected to work in a flexible way and tasks which are not specifically covered in their job description may have to be undertaken. You will be subject to performance review, which will incorporate a review of the above duties and performance over the period.

This role is subject to a DBS check.

Aims:

Ensure every Emergency Department and Critical Care unit has a suitable bereavement suite
Ensure that bereavement boxes are available at each of these hospitals
Ensure that immediate bereavement support is available for all affected by the sudden death of a child or young person
Provide a professional counselling service and other therapies for those affected by the sudden death of a child or young person
Provide support to individuals who witness the sudden death of a child or young person
Provide support and training to professionals from any sector who may be affected by the sudden death of a child or young person
To advocate and campaign on behalf of suddenly bereaved families

Additional benefits for our employees:

An 'Employee Assistance Programme,' including wellbeing support
Free parking on 2wish premises
Free branded 2wish clothing
An extra annual leave day on your birthday
Incremental increase in holiday entitlement based on length of service
Paid sick leave
Discounts for personal purchases on 2wish Merchandise
Discounted tickets to UK 2wish events for staff and family
Extra holiday entitlement when taking part in 2wish overseas events
Company mobile phone for performance of duties
Tools/equipment required for the performance of duties
Reimbursement of work expenses
Bright Exchange employee discounts
Auto-enrolment into Pension scheme

Hours:Full-time, 37.5 hours per week. Part-time, 30 hours per week will be considered for the right candidate. Work outside office hours may sometimes be necessary and will be compensated for by time off in lieu.

Location:2wish currently offers a form of hybrid working and this will continue for the foreseeable future. This post is predominantly home based, with regular travel across West Wales and some travel to our Head Office in South Wales.

Annual leave:28 days plus bank holidays. Annual leave steadily increases after five years of service. Annual leave and statutory holidays are calculated on a pro rata basis where applicable.

Pension:2wish operate a contributory pension scheme. 2wish will auto-enrol you into the scheme in accordance with it's auto-enrolment obligations. Full details of the scheme will be provided to you once you are enrolled, including the minimum level of contributions that you will be required to make during your membership (current contributions - employer 3% and employee 5%).

Mileage:A fixed rate allowance is payable for agreed mileage undertaken on 2wish business in a private vehicle, over and above your usual journey to your workplace/s.

Closing date: 5pm, Friday, 25th October, 2024

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