Description
QEST is at an exciting point in its evolution, as the charity continues to develop and grow its programmes and partnerships as part of its Widening Participation Strategy, particularly focused around young people and diversity to build a pipeline of talented and aspiring craftspeople.
This new role for the charity will suit an experienced and entrepreneurial candidate who is excited by the challenge of making a significant mark on a national charity with ambitious plans for the future. You will bring a breadth of experience in income generation across multiple income streams. You will have a strong track record of success in strategic development and management of six-figure funding partnerships and relationship building, as well as in-depth experience and appreciation of the principles and practices of fundraising and development.
You will develop and foster relationships with the aim of obtaining financial support for the sustainable development and growth of QEST. Stewarding existing funders and developing new business, the role also presents an opportunity over the long term, once funding is secured, to lead and build a fundraising team at a transformational time in QEST’s development and strategic direction.
There is currently a Fundraising Manager, primarily focused on Trusts and Foundations. This is a senior post, and you will be expected to attend meetings and events outside of normal working hours. A strong affinity to our charitable purpose and aims is vital, as is being attuned to and focused on the needs of the wider national network of craft, education, industry and partners we work with.
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