What if you worked as part of a team that supports the IET in raising donations to fund its education and award programmes?

What if you could help to enhance educational opportunities in engineering for children and young people?

What if you were our Trust and Corporate Fundraiser?

At the IET, making our world a better place starts by creating a better place for our people. At the IET you’ll have more than just a job. Our work is exciting and challenging, connecting the people who solve the problems that matter. It means working with us has real meaning and impact, and you’ll grow - professionally and personally - in ways you never thought possible. We’re also making significant investments in our people, including providing a modern, vibrant workplace and embracing hybrid working.

What you’ll be doing

This is an opportunity to be part of a small, agile and collaborative team that has big impact and is willing to try new things to help grow income from trusts, foundations, individuals and companies to enhance educational opportunities in engineering for children and young people. We work across the organisation enhancing and supporting the Education and Awards teams, in particular, to realise their goals and fulfilling the charitable mission of the IET. You will lead on a number of key existing donor relationships, as well as, developing new prospects.

What we hope you can bring to the role

We're seeking someone who can seamlessly integrate with our delivery teams, contributing to our high-profile STEM education and Scholarship and Bursary programs. Effective communication with senior stakeholders, both within and outside the IET, is paramount. You’ll be accomplished in Trust & Corporate applications and have previous corporate experience. Familiarity with the Code of Fundraising Practice is essential.

We’d love to get to know you

Is Imposter syndrome creeping in? Don’t worry - we’d rather hear from you this time than not hear from you at all! Read on for a little more information about the role; but also, keep in mind that we’re open to discussing flexible ways of working, including reduced hours and working in an agile way, supported by a hybrid working framework that allows you to find the best place to do your best work.

A little more about the role

• To manage and effectively steward relationships with corporate foundations, companies and charitable trusts and individuals.
• To research and manage a pipeline of opportunities of suitable trusts, foundations and companies, statutory grants and individuals.
• To write and submit high quality, tailored funding applications within funders’ deadlines.
• To maintain accurate and up-to-date records of relevant trusts, foundations and corporate communications.
• To work closely and effectively with delivery teams to gather and collate project information to enhance funding applications and reports.
• To prepare budgets to support fundraising applications.
• To meet donors’ reporting requirements, ensuring high standards are consistently met.
• To contribute to the effective and excellent stewardship of donors, including at events.
• To report regularly and be accountable to senior stakeholders.
• To work flexibly as part of the Development team to maximise income opportunities.
• A willingness to travel on occasion.

General

• To remain familiar with current trends in fundraising and donor interests.
• To operate within Charity Law and adhere to the Code of Fundraising Practice.
• To comply with data protection legislation and act responsibly on matters of data disclosure both internally and to third parties.
• To undertake any other duties and projects at the request of the line manager.

A little more about what we’re looking for

• Demonstrable experience of fundraising from Trusts and Foundations, and/or major donors.
• Fully IT literate including MS Office
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the confidence to talk to prospects and donors, in person or virtually
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Sound knowledge of Charity Law and Data Protection legislation and the Code of Fundraising practice excellent interpersonal,networking and relationship building skills as well as the ability to influence and motivate supporters at the most senior level
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to use own initiative

Desirable

• Experience of working with a multi-faceted or membership organisation
• Awareness of developments in the engineering, energy, transport, manufacturing, ICT, or education sectors
• Experience of budget management

What if you could be you? The IET is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. To find out more, head over to our 'Work for the IET’ site.