Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser (REC1460)

Around since 1923, SAMH is Scotland’s national mental health charity. We have represented the voice of people most affected by mental health problems in Scotland for almost 100 years. Today, in over 60 communities we work with adults and young people providing mental health social care support, services in primary care, schools and further education, among others.

These services together with our national programme work in See Me, respectme, suicide prevention and active living; inform our policy and campaign work to influence positive social change. SAMH is dedicated to mental health and wellbeing for all: with a vision of a society where people are able to live their lives fully, regardless of present or past circumstances.

For Scotland’s Mental Health

Post: Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser

Ref: REC1460

Location: Glasgow (Hybrid working)

Hours: 37.5 per week

Salary: Starting salary £31,347

Contract: Permanent

About the Role

As Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser, you will be responsible for growing and maximising income from charitable trusts and foundations to support SAMH’s strategic aims.

You will be responsible for building and delivering a successful trusts and foundations portfolio by:

Developing compelling proposals and cases for support that align with SAMH’s strategic projects

Maximising income to ensure the growth of both restricted and unrestricted fundraising

Building relationships with new and existing midlevel grant funders

What we are looking for

Our ideal candidate will be a confident communicator, target driven, ambitious, and will have all the essential skills and passion to help us achieve our aim of inspiring everyone in Scotland who cares about mental health to support our activities.

What we will provide for you

You will work in a supportive environment and will be provided with a full induction and training opportunities. You will be given the chance to develop your knowledge and skills, as well as develop professionally. Some of our benefits include;

• Reimbursement of PVG, Disclosure & SSSC annual fees and registration costs.

• Funded continuous learning and development opportunities, access to over 100 courses online in addition to classroom and virtual training sessions

• 30 days annual leave rising to 33 after 5 years’ service

• 4 public holidays

• 2 paid wellbeing days off per year to use on what matters to you.

• Team wellbeing budgets

• Workplace pension scheme

• Life Assurance policy

• Employee Assistance Programme

Closing date for applications will be Tuesday 28th May 2024 12 noon.

If you’d like an informal chat about this role and working for SAMH, please contact: Kathryn Howell, kathryn.howell@samh.org.uk

To apply and for further information please visit; https://www.samh.org.uk/information/work-with-us

PVG Scheme Membership, a Right to Work in the UK check and proof of any qualifications declared in your application will be required.

Applications are welcome from people who have experienced mental health difficulties.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high level of applicants and would encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.

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