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Do you have the Vision, Passion and Dedication to become part of the team guiding a charity that delivers Exceptional Critical Care to people in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight?

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance is recruiting a number of Trustees to join its Board in 2023.

Trustees have overall control of the charity and are responsible for making sure it’s doing what it was set up to do.

Trustees are “eyes on, hands off” volunteers. They spend approximately 12 part-days per year on Charity business. This includes attendance at Board and Sub-Committee Meetings, and other one-off commitments. The role is unpaid; however, Trustees can claim expenses for travel to and from meetings.

Being a Trustee means making decisions that will impact on people’s lives.

Trustees use their skills and experience to support the charity, helping us achieve our aims. Trustees are also supported to learn relevant new skills during their time on the Board.

No specific qualifications are required, although a passion for the work of the charity, and having skills and knowledge in any of the following is desirable:

• Finance and accountancy
• Investment fund management
• Aviation
• Charity governance and management
• Charity law
• Commercial property management or Surveying
• Critical Health Care
• Digital marketing and social media
• Fundraising
• General health care and the NHS
• Investment fund management
• Leadership
• Local government
• Management
• Marketing
• Team working

For more information and to apply please visit our website: https://www.hiowaa.org/become-a-trustee/: Please download and complete our application form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form and return these by email to [email protected].

The deadline for applications is 13^th June 2023.

Interview Dates: Those selected for interview will be contacted shortly after this, with initial video calls planned for the 24^th and 25^th June, followed by interviews in person on the 6^th and 7^th July.

Due to the expected volume of applicants, if you have not heard from us by the end of June 2023 please assume you have not been successful. We do however thank you for the time you have taken to apply.

Please contact Natalie Crates at [email protected] if you have any questions about the role or process.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance are looking for a new Trusts and Foundations Officer to join their team and support the continued growth of engagement and income which funds the Charity’s lifesaving work. The ideal candidate will have solid experience of, and a natural flair for, developing new relationships with Trusts and Foundations as well as providing outstanding donor care to the wonderful organisations who already support us. This is a full time role with hybrid working possible, although 3 days need to be in the office. There’ll also be occasional evening and weekend working at T&F events.

Main responsibilities:

• Ensure that Trusts and Foundations (T&F) engagement activity is implemented and managed across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight to deliver engagement and income targets in line with our strategic plans.
• Identify opportunities to raise unrestricted and restricted funds from T&Fs as appropriate.
• Conduct thorough, accurate and tangible research that will assist with grant applications and maintain accurate database records.
• Research the optimum time to approach T&Fs and ensure high quality applications are submitted within deadlines.
• Host T&F events to introduce prospective supporters to our service.
• Follow up approaches, check on progress, monitor, record and analyse outcomes.
• Ensure donations are properly acknowledged and trust pledges and on-going annual awards are received.
• Ensure a feedback system is in place to meet reporting requirements within donors’ deadlines.
• Be resourceful and use personal experience to develop the Charity’s relationship with donors.
• Contribute to the wider Charity Teams to generate ideas and initiatives.
• Manage both financial and supporter records through the HIOWAA CRM database.
• Respond appropriately to all queries; tracking and keeping accurate records of all work.
• Support, and when required, work at events, initiatives, and appeals.
• Work with the Marketing Team to publicly acknowledge and celebrate donations where appropriate to do so.

The Successful applicant will have the following key skills:

• Strong interpersonal, networking and influencing skills with the ability to deliver professional applications and presentations (both in writing and in person) on behalf of HIOWAA.
• Demonstrable experience of producing high quality written work.
• Demonstrable experience of managing a diverse workload and working to deadlines under pressure.
• Preferably at least 2 years’ experience of Trust and Foundations fundraising.
• The ability to provide fundraising solutions appropriate to the audience being addressed.
• Understanding of how to maximise Trusts and Foundations fundraising opportunities
• A solid understanding of modern fundraising techniques, including digital marketing and social media.
• Numeracy and analytical skills with excellent organisational and time management skills.
• A flexible approach and a willingness to travel (within the region) and work unsocial hours.
• The ability to travel to events and donors throughout the region with effective, efficient and reliable transport. A full, clean and UK recognised Driving Licence will be required for use of Charity vehicles. The Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser will have non-exclusive use of charity vehicles to undertake their duties.

To Apply: Please send your CV to [email protected] by the 29^th May clearly showing how you meet the essential criteria above. We may close this advert early if we receive a high response rate of suitable applicants so please do not delay applying.

The Charity is committed to promoting diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity for all. We therefore ask applicants to download, complete and submit the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form  to [email protected]. This will be used to help us monitor the impact and success of our recruitment practice. Any data provided will only be used by HR for statistical purposes and not shared with the recruiting manager.

Overview:
We are looking for a Face-to-Face Fundraiser with excellent communication and people skills to join our team raising vital funds for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight Air Ambulance. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work close to home, receive fantastic pay and commission, and be offered benefits for employed positions.

Responsibilities:

• Work in the local area asking the public for a small regular monthly donation to support the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance.
• Build rapport quickly with people and represent the charity as a brand ambassador.
• Receive full training and ongoing management support, as well as regular visits to the airbase and updates from the charity team and paramedics.

Qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills
• Friendly, polite, and positive with the ability to build rapport quickly with people.
• Enjoys working out in the field or onsite in the local area rather than being stuck behind a desk in an office.
• Would suit door-to-door sales professionals from utilities and other sales backgrounds, or any other applicants with face-to-face people skills.

Opportunities:

• Permanent, employed, self-employed, full-time, or part-time.
• Venue and door-to-door.
• Employed, basic, full-time salary of between £20,600 – £31,200 plus commission and with a pension and 28 days holiday.
  Self-employed positions are available and are paid weekly.
• Earning incentives throughout the year.

Our Company:

• Market-leading fundraising company established for over 35 years.
• Ethical values with real career prospects and a solid team of over 200 people.
• Supportive management and training.

How to Apply:

Call our recruitment partners on 01425 517030 or email your CV to [email protected] or apply online.

All levels of experience are considered, and full training is provided.

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