Business and Partnerships Officer – Fundraising

Job Title: Business and Partnerships Officer – Fundraising

Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne – Remote/Hybrid

Salary: £25,928 to £30,696 – D.O.E

Job type: Full time

National Energy Action (NEA) is the national charity which works to eradicate fuel poverty and campaigns for greater investment in energy efficiency to help those who are poor or vulnerable to be able to stay affordably warm. NEA works in partnership with central and local government, fuel utilities, housing providers, consumer groups and voluntary organisations to promote energy efficiency with the aim of bringing social, environmental, housing and employment benefits to communities. NEA currently employs 86 staff at our national headquarters in Newcastle upon Tyne and in regional offices across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

The Role:

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to work in a small but highly effective charity business and partnerships team, generating income to deliver initiatives that will make a real impact on the lives of vulnerable energy consumers?37 hours per week, Monday to Friday on a flexi-time basis. Applicants must be willing to work away from home as required. In the event of work undertaken on evenings or weekends, and which may involve travel away from the office, time off in lieu of payment is given.

Our Business and Partnerships Team leads on securing funds which support the charity’s advocacy, research and operational work to improve the lives of people living in fuel poverty.

• Candidates will have experience to help us develop and maintain our relationships with key stakeholders and charity donors. With the energy crisis continuing to see more people pushed into fuel poverty, you will help us identify new opportunities for the charity at a time when our support has never been more vital to people struggling to cope with the rising costs of energy.
• Candidates should be educated to degree level or have equivalent experience, with a proven track record in income generation.
• You will be able to evidence your experience in fundraising or business development.
• You will be creative, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to write for a variety of audiences.
• Good numeracy skills and the ability to draft a budget are also essential.
• Enthusiasm and being able to work as part of a team are a must, as is empathy with NEA’s charitable aims.

Benefits:

• The salary range is £25,928 to £30,696 (Scale 6 – SO1, Points 18 – 25).
• NEA offer a money-purchase, non-contributory pension scheme. 11½% of basic salary will be paid by NEA into the pension scheme.

Business and Partnerships Team

The role of Business and Partnerships Officer is located within a busy and highly effective team that lead on income generation, partnerships and membership for the charity.

Our Business and Partnership team lead on securing funds which support the charity’s advocacy, research and operational work to improve the lives of people living in fuel poverty. Candidates will help us develop and maintain our relationships with key stakeholders and charity donors. With the energy crisis continuing to see more people pushed into fuel poverty, you will help us identify new opportunities for the charity at a time when our support has never been more vital to people struggling to cope with the rising costs of energy.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 9^th May 2022.

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 24^th May 2022. Full details will be provided to candidates invited to interview.

Applications should be submitted on an NEA application form. Use this form to detail why you are interested in the post, your qualifications, experience and any other relevant information.

Hard copies can be posted to, National Energy Action, Level 6, West One, Forth Banks, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3PA

NEA aims to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from any applicant who has the necessary skills and experience for the post.

Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.

Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; fundraising manager, fundraising executive, sponsorship executive, sponsorship manager, charity, partnership executive, partnership manager, area sales manager, sales manager, Business Development Manager, Sales Consultant, Area Sales Consultant, Sales Executive, Area Sales Executive, Contracts Manager, Construction Contracts Manager, Contracts Coordinator, Contracts Manager, Sales, Regional, Regional Manager, Territory Sales Manager will also be considered for this role.