MAKING AN APPLICATION:
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GENERAL INFORMATION:
The Yorkshire West District of the Methodist Church are seeking a Grant Funding Officer (Fundraiser) to support the churches and circuits of the Yorkshire West Methodist District in accessing grant funding to support their charitable aims.
This is an exciting opportunity to support Methodist churches across the Yorkshire West District as they seek to adapt their buildings to meet the target of being Net Zero by 2030.
You would work with and be supported by the Missional Property Enabler and the Climate Change Action Group. As well as Climate Change Projects, you would work in partnership with the District Grants Secretary to support churches and circuits in accessing grant funding for other projects.
You'll have experience of:
- successfully seeking grant funding from a variety of sources
- understanding project budgets and funding
- working with individuals from different communities and contexts
If you are an experienced fundraiser with a proven track record of seeking grant funding, this could be the role for you. The appointment requires satisfactory references.
NEXT STEPS & MAIN TERMS:
- Hours of work: 14 hours per week, worked flexibly in agreement with the Line Manager, which will include some weekends and evenings. Actual days, start and finish times will be variable in accordance with the needs of the Employer. The days of the week on which you may be required to work are Monday to Friday. You will not be expected to work on more than three days in a calendar week.
- Contract: Initially a Two Year Fixed Term Contract.
- Rate of pay: £15 to £17 per hour.
- Location: Based at our District Office, Touchstone, 4 Easby Road, Bradford, BD7 1QX and/or your home address.
- Employment status: This post is advertised as an employment, but could potentially be fulfilled as a self-employment at the request of a prospective candidate, subject to separate terms of engagement to those advertised. Enquiries would be welcome from self employed individuals who wish to explore this alternative way of working with the District.
For more information, please contact David Craig, the Missional Property Enabler, via [email protected] or for an application pack, please contact Lesley Whitaker, the District Administrator via: [email protected]
IMPORTANT DATES:
- Closing date: Monday, 23rd June 2025 at 12 noon
- Interview date: Thursday, 3rd July 2025
- Start date: ASAP
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £15.00-£17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 14 per week
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 01/09/2025
