SOUTH EAST CANCER HELP CENTRE

Are you a passionate and experienced fundraiser ready to make a meaningful impact in your community? Join us at the South East Cancer Help Centre (SECHC) as our new Community Fundraiser , giving support and reporting directly to our Senior Community & Corporate Fundraising Manager. Who we are The South East Cancer Help Centre (SECHC) is a highly successful and well-established charity in operation for 40 years with modern premises located in central Purley with free parking and close to the station. Working closely with the public health sector, we provide therapies, counselling and group activities to those affected by cancer. SECHC aims to give any person affected by cancer an opportunity to explore ways which may help them to cope with their situation. Confidentiality is always maintained. The Centre aims to respect and support them in the choices they make and to provide individual and group support, complementary therapies and information within a friendly, caring environment. These services have local NHS recognition. About the Role We are seeking an experienced community fundraiser who will play an instrumental role in our established as well as new fundraising events, community engagement, stewardship, increasing awareness of the Centre as well as income generation. What You'll Be Doing Your responsibilities will include: Engage, inspire and encourage supporters, schools, community groups and high street businesses fundraising on behalf of the charity, helping them to achieve their full potential by providing a positive supporter journey. Inspire new supporters to raise money, while maintaining and developing relationships with existing supporters, securing sustainable growth of income and supporter numbers Research and approach local businesses to gain support from them and their customers through fundraising e.g sponsorship of events, cause related marketing and social media platforms Represent SECHC at fundraising meetings, presentations and events outside of normal office hours (evenings and weekends) as required (toil given) Sourcing supporter case stories to support fundraising and impact reporting. Proactively seek opportunities for fundraising events both at the Centre and within the local community. Manage and maintain our KindLink giving platform Provide admin support to the Senior Community & Corporate Fundraising Manager Develop close and effective working relationships with colleagues across the organisation to ensure a culture of collaboration. Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines Person specification Experience and knowledge of community fundraising Experience and knowledge of the fundraising market place Proven track record of raising funds from a range of community events Proven track record of securing income through community engagement Excellent planning, project management and organisational skills, including ability to deliver to multiple priorities whilst retaining a thorough attention to detail Ability to confidently speak in public Ability to work independently and to self-motivate A holder of a full UK driving licence with access to transport Willing to travel across our catchment area to meet supporters