Office team vacancies

Trusts and Foundations Fundraising Manager

• Hours: 3 days per week                        
• Location: Woking (office based at least 1 day each week)
• Salary: c£35k pro-rata depending on experience

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Trusts and Foundations Fundraising Manager with a proven track record of success, to secure vital funding for our services for individuals with a learning disability and autistic people. You will play a central role in our charity, responsible for driving forward one of our key income streams. 

The role

The Trusts & Foundations Fundraising Manager will develop a robust pipeline of potential funders and devise a plan to achieve our annual income target from repeat and new funders.  You will research and apply to charitable trusts for grants of varying sizes, including multi-year funding, while maintaining excellent stewardship to encourage repeat donations. 

Whilst our priority is to raise funds for our existing services, we have innovative plans for new service developments which will appeal to charitable trusts, corporate foundations and institutional donors.

You will collaborate closely with the CEO, Head of Finance and Operations and Service Managers to align fundraising efforts with organisational goals and future plans.  You will be a persuasive communicator and able to present our work in an emotive way, whilst upholding our organisational values. 

About you

With a minimum of 2 years’ successful experience in grant fundraising, preferably in a small local charity setting.  Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders and understand the intricacies of our services to match to funders’ criteria.  This is a hybrid role with at least one day a week in the office in Woking.

LinkAble will arrange an enhanced DBS check for the successful candidate.

Benefits

• Hybrid working
• 29 days annual leave pro rata
• Free on-site parking

To apply 

Please submit your CV, closing date 27th April, first interviews on Teams on 9th May and second interview in person on 15 May. For an informal discussion, please call Sue Stockman on 07977 154378 or email [email protected].  

Applications received will be reviewed as received.

IT Trustee 

We are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced IT professional to join our Board of Trustees. The IT Trustee is a new position and reflects our commitment to progress our IT infrastructure and processes.  The role holder will provide strategic oversight and advise on our digital transformation programme and provide challenge to our Senior Leadership Team and IT company. You will live in Woking or surrounding area. 

We are a small local charity, with 10 Trustees and a small office team of 7 core staff.  We outsource our IT support and development projects to a local company who work part-time from our offices. 

Key Responsibilities 

LinkAble has refreshed its Mission, Vision and Values and created a 3-year Strategic Plan that focuses on organisational growth and development.   Key to our future sustainability is to improve the efficiency of our systems and processes so that we can expand services without necessarily expanding our central services team. 

• Collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team to support the implementation of LinkAble's 3-year Strategic Plan, focusing on organisational growth and development. 
• Provide strategic guidance and oversight on IT infrastructure and digital transformation initiatives. 
• Evaluate and advise on the integration of various systems, including CRM, HR, and financial systems, to streamline processes and improve efficiency. 
• Ensure the security and GDPR compliance of digital systems, including the migration to cloud-based solutions. 
• Participate in Trustee meetings, Finance Committee sessions, and other relevant committees to contribute your expertise. 

What we are looking for 

• A demonstratable understanding of and commitment to LinkAble's mission and strategic objectives. 
• Knowledge of legal duties, responsibilities, and liabilities associated with trusteeship. 
• Strong analytical skills, independent judgment, and a willingness to provide constructive challenge. 
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team to support the organization's vision and mission. 
• Willingness to invest the time and effort required to fulfil Trustee responsibilities effectively. 

You will provide expertise and experience from similar transformation projects to be able to question and discuss alternatives with our  IT support so the Board can be confident of the approach and make informed decisions. 

Evening Trustee meetings are held about every 6 weeks (via Teams). Comprehensive Induction and training is provided, as is support from an experienced and knowledgeable trustee and staff team. The IT trustee will participate in our Finance Committee and other relevant Committees (Marketing, Fundraising, Finance) in addition to the Board Meetings. The time commitment overall is roughly 1-2 days a month.  

This is a great opportunity to make the most of your time, whether it be by contributing to your local community or building up your skills and experience to aid your future career. LinkAble makes a big difference in the lives of those we support – you will make a big difference to our charity.  

There will be plenty of opportunity to get close to the Charity’s work, doing quality checks, attending events or Team meetings so you will see for yourself, the impact our services have on the people we support and their families.  

What are we looking for? 

We are seeking a Trustee with specific IT skills and experience who has an interest in the work of LinkAble. The more general requirements of a Trustee are: 

• A demonstrable understanding of and commitment to LinkAble and its strategic objectives 
• An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities, and liabilities of trusteeship 
• An ability to analyse information; use good, independent judgment; and a willingness to challenge constructively when necessary 
• An ability to work professionally and respectfully as a member of a team, making collective decisions which support the vision and mission 
• A willingness to devote the time and effort needed. 

What difference will you make? 

As a member of the Board of Trustees you will: 

• Provide strategic oversight and leadership, ensuring that LinkAble pursues its stated objectives through its vision and mission. 
• Ensure that LinkAble operates in accordance with the principles of good governance, complying with charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations. 
• Provide guidance and support as LinkAble seeks to grow to reach more customers in Woking and surrounding areas 

If you are interested in the role and would like further information, please contact Sue Stockman LinkAble’s CEO on 07977 154378 or [email protected] for an initial chat.   

We look forward to hearing from you.