Overview

The Cure Parkinson’s Trust was founded in 2005 by four people with Parkinson’s, with the specific aim of raising funds for research into finding a cure for this degenerative neurological disease.

Many of the Trust’s events are run under the ‘Movers & Shakers’ banner, a name adopted by the charity’s co-founders: Sir Richard Nichols, former Lord Mayor of London, Air Vice Marshal Michael Dicken (deceased), Sir David Jones, former Chairman of Next Plc and Tom Isaacs. Tom was diagnosed at the age of 27, and 10 years ago, walked 4,500 miles around the coastline of Britain. He has since written an inspiring book of his experiences entitled “Shake Well Before Use”.

We are a small, dynamic charity, with a highly committed and dedicated team, that is determined to achieve its objective of finding a cure for Parkinson’s.

Background to the team

The charity’s fundraising administration is run out of our London Office led by Fundraising Manager, Anna MacLeod and supported by Maisie Johnson, Trust and Corporate Fundraising Officer and Lucy Searles, Fundraising Assistant.

The Charity’s CEO Sam Hatfield and COO Helen Matthews are also based in the London office and work in partnership with President Tom Isaacs. Communications, social media and marketing are run from our Hertfordshire office lead by Caroline Morrow and supported by Sarah Peterson, Suzanne Bailey and Tania Dean. Dr Richard Wyse directs our research, supported by Dr Joy Duffen and Dr Jon Stamford guides our patient involvement programme. The charity’s Finance administration is managed by our Accountant, David Gwynne-Evans, in Northwood.

The charity is currently helped by over 1,000 very kind individuals to raise funds. They run for us, they cycle for us, they undertake overseas challenges and they host individual fundraising events and parties. However, there is significant potential for growth. To allow us to grow our fundraising we need assistance with coordinating events and the daily administration and accounts which are a result of our current fundraising, and hence the need for seeking an appointment for Fundraising and Events Administrator.

As well as individual fundraising, we are growing our Trusts, corporate and major donor fundraising which is managed by Anna MacLeod and Maisie Johnson. The demands of these potential funding opportunities will continue to grow and as a result, we are also in need of dedicated support in researching new fundraising opportunities to help us to grow this fundraising area.

The Role: Fundraising and Events Administrator

·  Database management daily including managing monthly list for e-news

·  Logging donations daily (post and web donations)

·  Thanking donors daily

·  Running weekly reports from donation sites

·  Running reports from bank accounts weekly and managing invoices and payments

·  Filing Gift Aid claims with the HMRC monthly

·  Running reports from the website to database new members, donors and thanking them

·  Assisting with mailings for Trusts and general fundraising

·  Managing the online charity shop and growing revenue in this area

·  Sending fundraising materials and information about CPT to fundraisers and potential donors.

·  Managing renewals of regular donations, set up new direct debits and amendments, and liaising with the bank as required

·  Assisting the Fundraising Manager with administration of events

·  Support the fundraising and Research teams at special events, research events and fundraising challenges (this will require flexibility as can be in the evenings and weekends)

Events include:

-  Major Donor cultivations events

-  Drinks receptions

-  Gala dinners

-  Bi annual comedy quiz night

-  Annual Bluebell picnic

-  Gulls’ Eggs and Grouse & Grape Luncheon

This is an entry level role in to fundraising and events with the opportunity of development within the charity

Supporting:

Fundraising Assistant, Trust and Corporate Fundraising Officer and Fundraising Manager

Reporting:

To the Fundraising Manager who reports to the CEO and Trustees

Hours of work and holidays:

This is a full-time role. Hours are 9.30 to 5.30 Monday to Friday. However, it should be noted that some events will take place over weekends and Bank Holidays when your presence will be required, which will be compensated with time in lieu. We give 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays. The Christmas period involves a rota of cover, mostly working from home.

Starting salary :

A starting salary of £20,000per annum is proposed. There will be a performance review after 3 months, and a salary review after 18 months. All expenses incurred in the course of performing your duties will be reimbursed against appropriate invoices.

Offices:

120 Baker Street, London W1U 6TU,

www.cureparkinsons.org.uk

PERSON SPECIFICATION
Assessment for recruitment requirements and competencies

JOB TITLE: Fundraising Administrator DATE: 02/02/2016

LINE MANAGER: Fundraising Manager Application Deadline: 04/03/2016

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APTITUDES/ SKILLS/ABILITIES / ·  Self-motivated and enthusiastic worker.
·  Effective team worker.
·  Flexible approach to working conditions and working environment change.
·  Able to work flexible and unsocial hours
(including some Bank Holidays) as required.
·  Driving license and own transport preferred
·  Ability to work on own initiative
·  Sensitivity to the cause and type of work we do
·  Enthusiasm / E
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KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE / ·  Computer literate – Word, Excel, MS publisher, databases, website, social media etc.
·  Good communication skills: verbal/written.
·  Previous financial responsibility e.g. cash handling and banking
·  Good problem solving skills
·  Personal work planning and organisational skills, / E
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Registered charity number 1111816

www.cureparkinsons.org.uk