Proven experience of managing and developing relationships with wealthy individuals and senior volunteers Previous experience of working with diverse and remote managers Thorough understanding of best practice in trusts and major gifts Knowledge cultivation and solicitation strategy Good understanding of current trends in trusts and major gifts fundraising and charity law and regulations as they affect this area of fundraising Skills Excellent attention to detail Ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines and achieve solutions Expertise in use of Microsoft Office packages, Raiser’s Edge and web-based technologies Excellent interpersonal skills a persuasive communicator both face – to face and written Ability to demonstrate creative and innovative thinking Excellent leadership, management and teambuilding skills Ability to demonstrate appropriate leadership behaviours reflecting the values and principles of Myeloma UK Ability to develop services in line with the ethos and values, which meet customer needs Ability to manage own time, priorities and workload Terms and Conditions Post Head of Philanthropy Salary £42,000 - £48,000 Probation period Six months Standard office hours are 9:00 17:00 and the working – week will consist of 35 hours. Hours of work The post holder will be expected to assume duties outside working hours to support the delivery of their role and the operation of the organisation when required. Holiday entitlement is 28 days per calendar year, plus 6 Holidays bank holidays. Myeloma UK will comply with its auto-enrolment Pension scheme obligations and details of its designated scheme can be obtained from the HR and Operations Manager. Myeloma UK is situated at 22 Logie Mill, Beaverbank Premises Business Park, Edinburgh, EH7 4HG.
Proven experience of managing and developing relationships with wealthy individuals and senior volunteers Previous experience of working with diverse and remote managers Knowledge Thorough understanding of best practice in trusts and major gifts cultivation and solicitation strategy Good understanding of current trends in trusts and major gifts fundraising and charity law and regulations as they affect this area of fundraising Skills Excellent attention to detail Ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines and achieve solutions Expertise in use of Microsoft Office packages, Raiser’s Edge and web-based technologies Excellent interpersonal skills – a persuasive communicator both face to face and written Ability to demonstrate creative and innovative thinking Excellent leadership, management and teambuilding skills Ability to demonstrate appropriate leadership behaviours reflecting the values and principles of Myeloma UK Ability to develop services in line with the ethos and values, which meet customer needs Ability to manage own time, priorities and workload Terms and Conditions Post Head of Philanthropy Salary £42,000 - £48,000 Probation period Six months Hours of work Standard office hours are 9:00 – 17:00 and the working week will consist of 35 hours. The post holder will be expected to assume duties outside working hours to support the delivery of their role and the operation of the organisation when required. Holidays Holiday entitlement is 28 days per calendar year, plus 6 bank holidays. Pension scheme Myeloma UK will comply with its auto-enrolment obligations and details of its designated scheme can be obtained from the HR and Operations Manager. Premises Myeloma UK is situated at 22 Logie Mill, Beaverbank Business Park, Edinburgh, EH7 4HG.
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