Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS) is an independent Scottish charity, whose mission is to be the community of support, kindness and challenge where people can help each other, can secure the expert help they need, and collectively advocate for the care that matters to them. We offer vital advice, support and information to those affected so that they can live the lives they want to live and influence public policy to ensure that people get the services that they need. Our renewed ambition is to become Scotland’s leading organisation for person-centred, user-led community support for people with our health conditions.
We are looking to recruit a new member of our highly successful fundraising team to work alongside our Trusts and Foundations Officer and our Community Events & Corporate team. Are you someone who is organised, motivated, and a confident communicator who has the energy and passion to develop this role?
You will assist the Trusts and Foundations Officer to maximise income from a variety of private trusts, charitable foundations, and lotteries. You will also support the Community Events & Corporate team in the research and identification of new corporate partners the length and breadth of Scotland.
In this role, you will be required:
You will be educated to SQA Higher level in English and Mathematics, have previous volunteering or fundraising experience, excellent writing skills and be an organised self-starter.
CHSS employees enjoy a variety of organisational benefits including: Company pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, company sick pay, employee welfare support and life assurance.
This role is subject to a Basic Disclosure check. CHSS is committed to equality of opportunity, to following practices, and to providing a service which is free from unfair and unlawful discrimination. CHSS aims to ensure that no applicant, volunteer or member of staff is unfairly treated on the grounds of offending background.
If you are interested in this post, please see our website at: chss.org.uk/workforus where you will be able to apply online or contact the HR Department via email to recruitment@chss.org.uk
Please note CVs will not be accepted.
Closing date: 18 August 2021
Interviews: 30 August 2021