Fundraising Executive - Special Events
Organisation: The National Trust for Scotland
Salary: £36,469 - £40,342 pro-rata, per annum
Location: Edinburgh - Hermiston Quay
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
Events Executive
• Supporting the Fundraising Manager – Operations you will work across the Fundraising team to develop and implement a programme of events which fulfils outreach requirements, inspires and engages supporters, and showcases our charity and the activity we undertake to protect Scotlands’ heritage.
• Taking a proactive approach, nurturing strong relationships internally and externally to deliver events to a high standard.
• Work closely and collaboratively with other members of the Fundraising team to ensure a coordinated and consistent approach to capital campaigns and fundraising activity.
• Work with colleagues to ensure fundraising and cultivation events deliver the fundraising strategy and provide appropriate opportunities to showcase our work and engage support
• Provide the Fundraising Manager – Operations with accurate information for planning, budget preparation, forecasting, phasing and monitoring expenditure
• Develop positive and productive working relationships with fundraisers, senior leadership and other relevant internal stakeholders.
• Maintain and enhance your personal knowledge, skills and networks by playing an active role in the appropriate professional bodies and internal organisational groups.
• You’ll be flexible, with a willingness to work non-traditional hours and be available to travel in the UK.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE
The above outlines the key skills the job holder will need to possess and exercise. In addition, either knowledge of or experience in the following is required:
Essential skills
• Results oriented self-starter
• Team player, able to both respect and work across boundaries.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills including active listening, negotiating, high levels of tact and significant ability to influence beyond authority.
• Ability to adopt a strategic and creative approach to event planning and delivery.
• Analytical problem solver with ability to generate and encourage new ideas.
• Strategic thinker with ability to set a plan and see it through to delivery.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to resolve conflicting priorities.
• Ability to manage resources efficiently for maximum impact.
• An eye for detail and a rigorous approach to process.
• A lively interest in and understanding of the National Trust for Scotland, and a passionate belief in its mission.
Application Deadline: Sunday 26/05/2024