Vacancies
Community Fundraiser
Would you like to make a difference to hen welfare and join the flock as our new Community Fundraiser?
At the British Hen Welfare Trust, every week we save thousands of hens from slaughter across the UK. With our millionth hen due to be rehomed this summer there has never been a more exciting time to join this fast-growing and unique charity.
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- Community Fundraiser
- Head of Fundraising
- Fundraising & Marketing Teams
- 37.5 hours per week
- £23,000 - £25,000 (depending on experience)
- Community Fundraiser Job Description
About The British Hen Welfare Trust
Founded nearly 20 years ago by Jane Howorth MBE, the British Hen Welfare Trust is a national hen welfare charity which rehomes over 60,000 hens a year around the UK. Based in mid Devon, and affectionately referred to as Hen Central, the charity works collaboratively with the industry, public, and many national stakeholders to improve hen welfare and raise awareness of hens around the globe. In addition to rehoming hens, our work extends further to education, mental wellbeing, nutritional campaigns, and global veterinary initiatives. www.bhwt.org.uk
We are a friendly and supportive team of 15 and offer a flexible approach to work, the majority of the team are home-based with the option to work in Hen Central also.
About the role
What we can offer:
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Hybrid role, (regular travel expected to Hen Central in Devon, at least twice a month)
- Salary of £23,000 – £25,000 per annum (depending on skills, experience and knowledge)
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Annual Leave: 29 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays and your birthday) rising to 34 days with length of service.
- Company pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Great, supportive culture with development opportunities
To apply: Please send a CV and cover letter explaining why you would be suitable for this position to recruitment@bhwt.org.uk
Closing date: Friday 19th July 2024 at 5pm (we will be interviewing on a rolling basis and advise submitting your CV early within the process)
Interview dates: 30th and 31st July 2024 (TBC)
Interview location: in person – Hen Central, Rose Ash, South Molton, Devon EX36 4RF
Individual Giving Manager
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Individual Giving Manager – Maternity Leave Cover |
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Hybrid - to be discussed at interview |
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£34K pro rata and negotiable dependent on experience |
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CEO |
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None |
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Fundraising & Marketing Teams |
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Full time although part-time considered to be discussed at interview 12 month contract maternity cover commencing January 2025 (start date to be discussed at interview) |
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28 days annual holiday pro rata inclusive of bank holidays. Supportive and flexible working environment. Birthday given as holiday. Employee Assistance Program Workplace Pension |
About the organisation
We are a national charity based in North Devon and work to re-home ex-commercial laying hens which would otherwise go to slaughter. As a result of our work hens are now the fourth most popular pet in the UK and hen adoption is hugely popular, we have rehomed over 1,000,000 hens and counting!
If you are an experienced fundraiser interested in joining our dynamic, friendly and enthusiastic team, please check out our latest role and get in touch.
About the role
As our Individual Giving Manager you will organise and oversee all our individual giving activities. You will develop income and engagement from individuals working across a range of income streams including but not limited to Regular Giving, Philanthropy, Legacy, Appeals and Lottery.
You will also oversee strategy with a view to gaining ongoing growth, through developing engaging fundraising campaigns and delivering high quality, timely and personalised stewardship to recruit new and retain existing supporters.
You’ll be an experienced fundraiser with a proven track record of using a variety of direct marketing techniques to grow Individual Giving. You will work closely with our MarComms team to create content across various channels ensuring relevant and engaging communications are sent to supporters across email, BHWT newsletters, social media, BHWT magazine and video.
Key areas of responsibility
- To develop and deliver strategy across Individual Giving in an effort to maximise income.
- To steward and recruit donors whilst developing and retaining regular and cash givers.
- To manage a calendar of compelling fundraising projects and campaigns including direct marketing appeals across electronic, postal and social media channels.
- To utilise insight and data to set, monitor and evaluate campaigns and revenue performance.
- Management of our BHWT lottery.
- To build and nurture effective relationships with a number of segments including major donors, regular givers and pledged legators, increasing value and loyalty from new and existing donors.
- To examine supporter data to identify patterns and trends, helping to build and develop insights into BHWT supporters.
- To segment various data audiences for postal appeals using Salesforce.
- To explore and test new methods for donor recruitment and retention.
- To analyse and report on fundraising activities to maximise return on investment and feed key findings to the CEO.
- Collaborate closely with MarComms to build understanding and support across the organisation whilst delivering rewarding, interconnected projects and appeals.
- To create and update donor records ensuring accuracy and consistency at all times.
- To provide support to other areas of fundraising where appropriate.
- To undertake ad hoc tasks from time to time as required.
Job description and application
The full job description is here and to apply for this role, or for more information please get in touch via recruitment@bhwt.org.uk
