Role profile. Events fundraising officer. Supporter and Community Partnerships. Not applicable. Not Applicable

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1 Role profile Basic information Job title Department Location Reports to (Job Title) Matrix manager if applicable (Job Title) Direct reports (Number or Not applicable) Overall people management responsibility (Number or Not applicable) Matrix management responsibility (Number ornot applicable) Budgetary responsibility (Amount or Not applicable) Child protection clearance required (if applicable, Standard/Enhanced) Expected travel per annum On call/unsocial hours Events fundraising officer Supporter and Community Partnerships Glasgow or Edinburgh Church and Community Manager Not applicable Cira 15,000 (Budget done as part of CCA team within Scotland budget) n/a possibly standard depending on what events are being organised Up to 30 days Evening and Weekends Role definition Role purpose To generate income through implementing, managing and developing the portfolio of fundraising events that happen across Scotland: challenge, staff led and supporter led. The post holder works within the Church and Community team and will be responsible for supporting local groups to diversify their fundraising and support them to run local community events. Role context The role holder will represent Christian Aid and its work to any audience and in any media within agreed policy positions. S/he will lead on community and events fundraising for the Scotland team and will work alongside colleagues to embed fundraising into churches, youth and advocacy work. The post holder will lead on national events such as the 3 bridge crosses, powerwalk and Loch Leven cycle, whilst also supporting local church organisers to develop their own fundraising initiatives. The post holder will be expected to be proactive in contacting people, including those from areas where fundraising is struggling, and be positive and enthusiastic about promoting alternative ways for people to engage with Christian Aid s work and fundraise for it. The role holder will be expected to bring a fundraising perspective to wider team initiatives. 1

2 Key outcomes Net income from all fundraising events in Scotland (nationally led and supporter led) is maximised. Eg CAW book sales, sponsored walks and cycles and other local events. Opportunities for new events are identified and initiatives are delivered as appropriate Where appropriate UK wide challenge event activity (eg Edinburgh marathon) is effectively delivered and Scotland specific ones are well managed Events fundraising initiatives are planned and effectively led during key moments such as CAW, harvest, lent and Christmas# Fundraising is embedded at wider team events, and advocacy is embedded in fundraising ones so that supporters get the opportunity to learn more about our work. Local supporters are supported and resourced to deliver local fundraising events Work alongside colleagues to grow events fundraising in Scotland by ensuring: supporters who are struggling with fundraising are supported to try new things; areas where activity has ceased are re-invigorated to try something else; youth work is considered at the planning stages of all events Contribute to the on-going work of the Scotland team Role requirements Relationships External Works with external suppliers and key contacts for organising events. Represents Christian Aid and its work to any audience and in any media within agreed policy positions. Communicates Christian Aid policy, aims, and ways of working to the local community. Internal The role holder liaises closely with colleagues in the Scotland team and works as part of the Church and Community team to deliver objectives within the Scotland team plan. The post holder will recruit and manage events volunteers as required and in line with Investing in Volunteers guidelines. The role holder will work closely with the Supporter relations team to ensure supporter date and income is processed accurately; and with the media and communications team to ensure that events are publicised effectively as possible and in good time. Work collegiately across the organisation. 2

3 Decision making Represents Christian Aid and its work to any audience and in any media within agreed policy positions. Communicates Christian Aid policy, aims, and ways of working to the local community. Analytical skills Works across all strands of Events fundraising, using initiative and judgement on supporter care and new opportunities. A level of creativity is required when exploring new community fundraising opportunities. Developing self and others Responsible for promoting Events fundraising to all Christian Aid staff in the role holder s region. Works to support regional Christian Aid staff with Events fundraising and provide specialist knowledge and support when required. Person specification Applied skills/knowledge and expertise Essential Educated to degree level or equivalent Project management experience with particular emphasis on community or events fundraising initiatives Proven experience of generating income from fundraising events Event organisation with large participation numbers (over 100) Ability to motivate and inspire a variety of individuals and groups both formally and informally Experience of relationship and volunteers management Knowledge of fundraising legislation and regulations Knowledge of churches in their diversity Basic knowledge of global development issues Experience in dealing with Health & Safety and Risk Assessment Experience of a CRM and IT systems Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presenting at a senior level Ability to present clearly in public Highly numerate and able to manage complex budgets To be focussed on outcomes and delivery To work with people in a co-operative style To inspire and enthuse people to take action To work flexible hours including some evenings and weekends Desirable Post graduate degree qualification in Events Management Certificate in Fundraising or equivalent fundraising qualification IT competency required Intermediate 3

4 Competency profile LEVEL 2: You are expected to be able to: Build partnerships Take on different work when necessary to achieve a team or organisational goal. Actively consult with others to ensure you understand their needs or goals. Listen to and take on board fresh perspectives and views, even if you initially disagree with them. Maintain relationships with individuals and networks, based on mutual understanding and respect. Communicate effectively Make complex things simple for the benefit of others. Actively listen and question to check your understanding and draw out others when they are not expressing themselves clearly or seem to be holding back. Be sensitive to what others may be feeling, based on what they say, how they say it and their non-verbal behaviour, adapting your approach accordingly. Address difficult issues when they arise, being honest and open. Steward resources Implement ways to reduce inefficiency in use of resources or pass the ideas on to someone who can make them happen. Estimate the resources needed to achieve your own work plans or objectives and deliver them in the most efficient and cost effective way. Set and communicate realistic timelines for achieving tasks, working out how best to adapt if priorities change or unforeseen circumstances arise. Deliver results Prioritise, plan and monitor your work to meet your own and team deliverables to agreed standards. Acknowledge others priorities whilst being prepared to say no if there are genuine reasons why their needs cannot be met. Use logical processes and relevant tools and techniques to report on information or analyse options. Make timely and considered recommendations or decisions based on analysis of available data, information and evidence. Realise potential Evaluate your own work and actively address gaps in knowledge and skills, without prompting. Recognise how you react to feedback and manage reactions positively, acting on specific feedback from others. Share your knowledge where it will help others to be more effective. Provide instruction, constructive feedback and guidance to others to help them learn. Strive for improvement Constructively challenge existing practice. Seek better ways of doing things, taking into account the possible implications. Make positive suggestions on a way forward when faced with challenges, even if these fall outside the scope of your own work. Look inside and outside Christian Aid for new ideas and evaluate their potential for your own work. DATE CREATED (dd/mm/yyyy) 14/07/2017 Further details of specific tasks and duties will be agreed with the line manager as part of the performance agreement. Any reasonable duty may be assigned that is consistent with the nature of the job and its level of responsibility. 4

5 This role profile is not prescriptive; it merely outlines the key behaviours the role-holder requires to be successful in the role; the key behaviours and responsibilities are subject to change. Any changes will be made in consultation with the role-holder. You will be expected to abide by the Code of Conduct, policies and procedures within Christian Aid which may be updated from time to time. You must be in sympathy with the aims, beliefs and values of Christian Aid as it seeks to work on relief, development and advocacy for poverty eradication. 5