VACANCY – Fundraising Officer (part time 3 days a week)

for the National Lobster Hatchery, Padstow, Cornwall

One year fixed term contract £17k per annum (pro rata)

Aim:

To further develop the fundraising capability of the NLH. Building upon existing revenue streams, the project would specifically seek to raise revenue for the charities on-going work and further develop the specific fundraising capability. All funds raised through this project will contribute towards the NLH’s charitable outputs.

The Organisation:

The National Lobster Hatchery can be found on the docks of picturesque Cornish fishing village of Padstow. The charity aims to promote sustainability issues in coastal fisheries through programmes of stock enhancement, research and education; supported by the visitor centre, corporate sponsorship grants and donations.

Objectives:

• Raise restricted and unrestricted funds for the charities work from foundations and charitable trusts.
• A promotion and further development of the NLH’s Hospitality gifting scheme.
• Further development of the charity’s Corporate Membership scheme.

Nature of work undertaken:

The successful applicant will be involved in a varied role, focused mainly on improving the current income generating mechanisms for the charity. Reporting to the NLH General Manager the successful candidate will have access to Business development mentor (the business development manager for the Eden Project).

Required Personal skills and qualifications:

Essential Requirements:	Desirable Requirements:
· Fundraising experience. · A good understanding of business and finance pertaining to charities. · Excellent communication skills. · Sales and negotiation skills. · Accuracy and attention to detail. · Full clean driving license. · Experience of marketing, business development and fundraising.	· An understanding of fisheries and marine conservation issues. · Degree level qualification in Marketing or Business related subject.

Duration of the project: A 12 month fixed term position with the potential for extending dependant on performance.

For further information and to apply:

Please send a C.V and formal covering letter outlining why you feel you are suitable for the role to: he General Manager, National Lobster Hatchery, South Quay, Padstow, Cornwall, PL28 8BL

Closing date for applications: 27th February 2012. Interviews to be held March 2012