Trust Fundraiser – Role Description
Hours
Salary
21 hours per week, permanent
£18,000 per annum, pro rata (£12,000)
The Orpheus Centre is a learning centre in Surrey that increases the confidence and skills of
disabled young adults through the performing arts. We believe that every young disabled
person should have the same opportunities as their non-disabled peers. Orpheus was founded
in 1998 and is a rapidly developing, fast paced organisation. We are a small, local charity with
big ambitions.
This Post works directly with the Head of Fundraising to secure income from charitable trusts,
foundations, lottery and statutory funders to meet annual targets. The post holder develops
funding bids and reports as well as researching potential new funders. The post provides scope
for both personal and professional development. A tailored support and training package will
be provided where necessary.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
Programme growth and development
 Work with the Head of Fundraising to develop and implement the trust fundraising
strategy, and ensure that targets are met
 Support the Head of Fundraising in writing large grant applications to trusts and
foundations and lottery funders
 Take the lead on the preparation of smaller grant applications
 Research potential funding opportunities that reflect Orpheus’s organisational priorities
eg Charitable Trusts, Foundations, Statutory bodies, Corporate funds
Stewardship
 Help develop relationships with existing and potential funders to maximise long term
support including maintaining appropriate communication with existing and potential
funders, either by telephone, email or in writing
 To submit funding reports in a timely manner
 Record all income, actions and correspondence from trusts and foundations on the
organisational database and on salesforce
 Attend events, conferences and networking opportunities
 Represent Orpheus externally at events
Cross organisational work
 Develop funding proposals in collaboration with other departments
General responsibilities and duties
 Conduct the duties of the job description in accordance with the operational policies of
Orpheus, including but not limited to the diversity policy and code of conduct
 Maintain good working relations with Trustees, staff, volunteers and other stakeholders.
 Contribute to the general administration, well running and development of the
organisation
 Undertake any other reasonable duties as may be required
Trusts Fundraiser - Person Specification
Essential
1. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
2. The ability to present complex information in a structured way
3. Excellent attention to detail
4. Excellent organisational skills
5. Experience of working on multiple projects at once
6. Ability to think laterally and produce original materials
7. Ability to work flexibly in a team with enthusiasm and commitment
8. Good information technology skills including word, excel and email
9. Experience of working towards financial and other targets
Desirable
1. Experience of completing successful funding applications
2. Degree level education or equivalent
3. Experience in fundraising or related field
4. Proven track record of being able to conduct effective research
5. Experience of managing budgets
6. Knowledge of databases
7. Experience of planning meetings, setting agendas and taking minutes (either paid
or voluntary)
8. Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage a
varied workload
9. Knowledge and understanding of the aims and objectives of the Orpheus Centre
10. Understanding of and commitment to Equal Opportunities
11. Experience of working with young, disabled adults
12. Car owner/driver
Review arrangements
The details contained in the Job Description, particularly the principal accountabilities, reflect
the content of the job at the date the job description was prepared. It should be remembered,
however, that it is inevitable that over time the nature of individual jobs will change; existing
duties may be lost and other duties may be gained without changing the general character of the
duties or the level of responsibility entailed. Consequently, the Orpheus Centre will expect to
revise this job description from time to time and will consult with the post holder at the
appropriate time.
Orpheus is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all service users. We are
committed to the promotion of equal opportunities.
Please note that we work with vulnerable adults, therefore the post is subject to a check by the
Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB).