Community Engagement Officer

Are you looking to develop an exciting career as a community and Events Fundraiser and join an ambitious, successful and award winning charity? Merrifield Consultants are delighted to be partnering Noah's Ark Hospice to find a Community Engagement Officer, someone who loves all things community & events, and who can proactively engage, build relationships and provide high levels of stewardship to a variety of community groups. You will also have the ability to efficiently work on the charity's new database 'Beacon' which will be key to their growth and sustainability.

Role: Community Engagement Officer

Reporting to: Community Engagement Manager

Location: Barnet, North London, with remote working up to 2 days per week

Terms: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £28,080 - £29,795

Benefits: 25 days holiday, rising by a day after each completed year up to 30 days, pension, life-insurance, flexible working and more.

Closing date: Please apply with your CV at your earliest convenience as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis

Noah's Ark Children's Hospice helps babies, children and young people who are seriously unwell make the most of every day. You'll be predominantly based in The Ark, a stunning building set in a north London nature reserve.

The successful applicant will be responsible for day-to-day engagement with a large portfolio of community groups, including promoting and encouraging community members to sign up to a range of fundraising campaign and products. You will play a key role in engaging and working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. The Community Engagement Officer will also work closely with the Community Engagement Manager and Senior Head of Supporter Engagement, to manage and develop the Community Giving pipeline.

Skills and Experience:

• A dedicated, organised and reliable individual with a 'can do' attitude and a real determination to succeed.
• A solutions-focused outlook and the ability to listen and read people in a variety of situations, working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders
• An exceptional, eloquent communicator, and a natural relationship builder.
• The ability to prioritise time and workload effectively to meet tight deadlines.
• Experience in managing a portfolio of community groups and experience in a community fundraising or event fundraising role.
• Experience of using a CRM database system.

The Ark is a place of laughter and real connection, with an atmosphere that's both supportive and inclusive. This is a really exciting time to join this growing and ambitious team as they look to expand their fundraising team.

To find out more or to apply please contact Emma Bell at Merrifield Consultants:

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.