As the charity enters an exciting new phase in its history, opportunities have arisen to join our dynamic and dedicated team. Please see below for current vacancies:
Fundraising Officer
Salary £24,000 to £26,000 plus pension
Reporting to Senior Fundraising Manager
37.5 hours
Based at Headquarters in Newquay, with option to work from home or other charity locations as required
Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust has an opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team at our airbase in Newquay, working within a supportive team culture, where everyone is proud to be Cornwall Air Ambulance.
The postholder will be responsible for fundraising income as per an agreed annual target. They will work with other members of the team to achieve sustainable income generation and build key relationships within our supporter groups:
- Individual supporters
- Committed supporters
- Company Giving
- Community Groups
- Event Participants
The role is a varied one and the postholder should be willing and able to multi-task, complete a wide range of duties, with conflicting deadlines, with a proven track record of not-for-profit fundraising.
Key responsibilities:
- Devise, develop and implement budgets and marketing plans for fundraising activities.
- Cultivate relationships with volunteers, individual supporters, partnerships and event organisers.
- Develop and implement an inspiring programme of supporter communications.
- Provide best practice and advice on fundraising to new and existing supporters.
- Campaign analysis.
- Identify, research and recruit new corporate businesses and sponsorship opportunities.
- Provide talks and presentations to potential supporters.
- In collaboration with a project team, devise a challenge and events calendar – working together on implementation.
- Support local community with fundraising initiatives
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TO APPLY
Please complete an application form and forward this with your CV and covering letter, carefully setting out how your qualifications, experience and knowledge matches the principal accountabilities of the role and the person specification, then return to Jackie Davis at jackie.davis@cornwallairambulancetrust.org or Jackie Davis, Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust, Trevithick Downs, Newquay TR8 4DY
Closing date: Midday on Thursday 10 December 2020
Interviews will be held week commencing 14 December 2020
Fundraising and Database Administrator
Salary £18,500 to £20,500 plus pension
Reporting to Senior Fundraising Manager
37.5 hours (flexible working will be considered)
Based at headquarters in Newquay
Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust has an opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the team at our airbase in Newquay, working within a supportive team culture, where everyone is proud to be Cornwall Air Ambulance.
The postholder will be responsible for the providing customer service support to the charity’s donors, through face to face interaction, telephone and email. The data management of supporter records, including processing high volume of data, segmentation of information for accurate reporting and analysis, which provides support for fundraising activities and initiatives.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide administrative support including telephone and general enquiries, meet and greet supporters, dealing with incoming correspondence and appropriate responses.
- Responsible for the efficient and consistent data entry and maintenance of supporter records on the CRM system, including importing and reconciling online payment and donor data. Compliance with data protection legislation.
- Filtering of data for segmentation purposes, including analysis and preparation of campaigns and mailshots.
- Weekly and monthly banking and reconciliation.
- Supporting the recruitment and training of volunteers to assist with administrative support for the charity.
- Managing efficient and appropriate filing and administration systems.
- Undertaking research as and when required, to support fundraising activities.
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TO APPLY
Please complete an application form and forward this with your CV and covering letter, carefully setting out how your qualifications, experience and knowledge matches the principal accountabilities of the role and the person specification, then send to Jackie Davis at jackie.davis@cornwallairambulancetrust.org or Jackie Davis, Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust, Trevithick Downs, Newquay TR8 4DY
Closing date: Midday on Thursday 10 December 2020
Interviews will be held week commencing 14 December 2020
New Trustees
Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust has a rolling succession plan for Directors (Trustees) of the Charity. This is to ensure the Charity is led by a diverse Board, and that the terms of office fall within the scope of the Company Articles, whilst at the same time, flex to allow some Trustees to serve shorter periods of office.
We also try to plan ahead to replace skillsets we expect to lose from the Board in due course, and to introduce new critical and strategic thinking and knowledge bases to help us develop future activities.
We are looking for new Trustees with the following specific skill sets and knowledge.
- Business acumen, knowledge of Cornish economy, currently involved in the business community of Cornwall and well connected in business networking circles, a business owner or partner.
- Commercial investments, including financial investments, and/or property and property development, which may be separate to or combined with the above.
- Pre-hospital emergency care, clinical expertise, clinical development with hands on front line experience.
Next steps
For more information, to obtain an information pack, or to discuss the opportunity to become a Trustee for Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust, please contact Jackie Davis by e mail or by telephoning 01637 838959 / 07508 119915 so she can provide you with a telephone number to speak with the Chairman.
How to apply
Please forward your CV and covering letter addressed to:
Mark Carne CBE
Chairman
Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust
Trevithick Downs
Newquay
Cornwall
TR8 4DY
Please mark the envelope Trustee Application Private and Confidential
If you wish to apply by email, please send your application to Jackie Davis, Executive Assistant to the Board.
Jackie.davis@cornwallairambulancetrust.org. Please put Trustee Application Private and Confidential in the subject line of the email, and please ensure attachments and the email is no bigger than 5MB.
The closing date for applications is: 30 November 2020.
Charity Shop Volunteer
Cornwall Air Ambulance needs you! The charity operates six charity shops across Cornwall that rely on the amazing help and support of a team of volunteers, known as the Groundcrew. We’re currently recruiting new volunteers to get involved in all aspects of charity shop life, from running till points to sorting donations and dressing the store. Each one of our volunteers plays a vital role in keeping the helicopter flying, enabling the crew to reach more people in their hour of need, saving more time and saving more lives.
To apply to join the Groundcrew, simply download the application form below and return it to us either by post, hand or email. For all enquiries please email volunteering@cornwallairambulancetrust.org or call 01637 889926.
To download the application form click here
For a full list of shop locations click here
Mission Maker Lottery canvassers (countywide)
We are looking for canvassers to recruit players to our Mission Maker lottery.
This is not your average sales job – our people have real career prospects and great job satisfaction every day. Many have worked with us for years and have become team leaders and managers. Successful applicants will be offered the opportunity to make a difference, earn well and work in an honest and ethical environment.
The lottery is a popular, low cost and fun way to support the charity. If you are a great communicator and have sound people skills, this could be the change you are looking for. This is a chance to enjoy your work and know that you’re making a difference to a charity close to people’s hearts. In return we offer an excellent package which includes uncapped commissions.
You must be a great communicator and have sound people skills and importantly, you must be hardworking, motivated and dedicated. The role would suit door to door sales professionals from utilities and other sales backgrounds, experienced fundraisers with face to face people skills. On-going training, the tools to be the best you can and continual personal development are at the heart of our culture. The use of a car is essential due to the nature of the role as you will be required to drive to work within an operating location although those with good public transport links may be considered for some areas.
If you’re interested in the role, or simply want to find out a bit more, you can contact our recruitment partners at Lottery Fundraising Services on 01425 517030,
or email your CV to info@lfs.co.uk.
