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Location:   The William and Patricia Venton Centre, York Road, Northampton, NN1 5QJ

Rate of pay:  £10,857 per annum (£26,782 full time equivalent)

Hours of work:  15 hours per week

About the role

You will be responsible for developing and increasing income from new and existing donors through regular and one-off giving, and legacy promotion. The role will encompass donor development, supporter acquisition and retention through research and relationship building. This will be combined with a target driven approach with an empathetic manner. 

You will seek out new relationships to encourage increased donations and the potential for legacy giving.  This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the development and success of our fundraising strategy.  By organising legacy events, hosting seminars and gatherings you will encourage engagement through face-to-face and online approaches.

About you

We are looking for someone with a strong interest in the work of the charity and the important impact it has on the community.  You will need to be a self-motivated, proactive individual with excellent communications skills and attention to detail.  You will be passionate about increasing donations to Age UK Northamptonshire with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring our supporters are aware of legacy giving and the impact it has on our work.

Ideally you will have some fundraising experience, but we welcome applicants with transferable skills, perhaps from a customer service, sales or a marketing background.  Come and join our friendly Sales & Marketing team.  We want you to enjoy using using your creativity and positivity to enable Age UK Northamptonshire to carry on improving the lives of thousands of older people in Northamptonshire for many years to come.

How to apply for our vacancy

Download our job application form and equal opportunities policy. 

Please complete either the Word or PDF version of the application form on this page and either email to recruitment@ageuknorthants.org.uk or post it to:

Age UK Northamptonshire
William and Patricia Venton Centre
York Road
Northampton
NN1 5QJ

Please do not send CVs as they will be discounted. For more information about these roles and working for Age UK Northamptonshire, call us on 01604 611200 or email recruitment@ageuknorthants.org.uk

Closing date for applications: Thursday 30th January 2025, 9am
Interviews: to be confirmed

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