Communications and Fundraising Officer
3 days ago
Southwater
Job Description Job Title: Communications and Fundraising Officer Salary: £26,000 plus 5% pension Holiday: 25 days per year in addition to all public holidays Location: Hybrid, working from home with 1-2 days a week in person in central Horsham, and variable locations Working hours: Full-time 35 hours/5 days per week Contract: Permanent Responsible To: CEO Works with Fundraising Manager, Head of Programmes, Programmes Officer, CEO About the Snowdon Trust The Snowdon Trust is on a mission to break down barriers that unfairly hinder disabled students in further and higher education and when they transition into the workplace. Our goal is for truly inclusive systems of education and work that embrace, support and value everyone. The work we do currently focuses on three areas: • specific interventions that break down immediate financial barriers for disabled students, • support that upskills and empowers emerging disabled leaders who are driving change, • research, partnerships and campaigning which challenge structural barriers to disability inclusion We’re a small charity with limited resources so we pull together internally, and we collaborate strategically with partners to amplify our impact. Inclusion is our guiding principle, reflected in our diverse team of disabled and non-disabled individuals. We believe true inclusion thrives in a team that leverages the expertise and experiences of our entire community. Your role The Communications and Fundraising Officer plays a vital role in supporting the Snowdon Trust’s mission to break down barriers for disabled students in education and employment. This dynamic, entry-level position spans three core areas - communications, income generation, and event delivery - and offers a unique opportunity to become a core member of an agile team committed to disability inclusion and social justice. Working closely with the whole team of six, this role is ideal for a highly organised, proactive individual who is passionate about equity, inclusion, and making a tangible impact in the charity sector. Working closely with the Chief Executive and a dedicated team, this role offers a brilliant opportunity for an early-career professional or recent graduate to gain hands-on experience across multiple areas of charity operations. Your experience matters less than your aptitude, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn. You will need to come to us with some ready-made social media content creation and engagement skills so you can hit the ground running, but as part of a close-knit team, you’ll be supported to develop your craft across communications, fundraising, and event delivery, while contributing meaningfully to a mission-driven organisation that champions disability inclusion. This is a chance to grow your confidence, build a professional network, and shape a role that evolves with you. You This job description and person specification gives you guidance on the sort of person we hope will join the team, and the experience and skills that will be useful. You’ll be happy to dive into your independent work, but you will be a team player who can work collaboratively with our staff and volunteer team to continuously add value to our charitable activities. You will have a genuine interest in our work, along with the curiosity and desire to learn and develop further expertise that enables our small team to deliver big value across all our programmes. You will already have confidence using digital tools and social media platforms and you will demonstrate a flair for copy-writing and content design. You will have strong organisational skills, a proactive, can-do attitude and a willingness to learn. Above all, you will have a demonstrable passion for our work. We are particularly keen to receive an application from you if you have lived experience or professional experience in the areas of our work. Disability is represented in every tier of our staff, trustee and volunteer teams, and as a Disability Confident committed employer, we will guarantee you an interview if you have a disability and meet the minimum person specification for the role. Experience in some or all the elements of this role will be helpful, but we are just as interested in employing you if you have the right skillset and aptitude, even if you don’t have specific prior experience. If you’re not sure, then please contact us for an informal conversation. Key Responsibilities Communications & Digital Content (approx.40% of role) • Social media management: Create and schedule engaging content across Snowdon Trust’s social channels (currently LinkedIn, Instagram but you might champion our launch on TikTok!) to amplify our voice and connect with our community of disabled students, graduates, and allies., • Community engagement: Monitor and respond to social media interactions and build online relationships with partner organisations and disability advocates., • Content creation: Draft blog posts, e-newsletters, and short news items that reflect the lived experiences of our beneficiaries and the impact of our grants and scholarships., • Media assets: Maintain and update our content library and media assets, • Website updates: Maintain and update the website with programme news, announcements, and beneficiary stories. Fundraising, Events & Income Generation (approx. 40% of role) • Annual community event: Lead logistics for our flagship networking event, bringing together Trustees, partners, funders, and beneficiaries., • London Marathon: Coordinate communications and fundraising support for our London Marathon runners, ensuring they feel part of the Snowdon Trust community., • Prospect research: Identify new funding opportunities from trusts, foundations and corporates., • Small bid writing: Draft and submit compelling applications for small grants (typically under £10,000) to support our programmes. Meeting Support & General Administration (approx. 20% of the role) • Board & panel meeting coordination: Organise Trustee and advisory panel meetings, including agenda preparation, logistics, and minute-taking., • Office administration: Support day-to-day tasks across our operational areas as they arise. Person Specification Essential knowledge and skills • Digital literacy and experience managing social media accounts (this can include internships or personal projects), • Excellent written and visual story-telling skills, • Good IT skills, across a range of office software packages and able to process and present data effectively, • Excellent verbal and written communication skills – able to assimilate information and prepare clear and concise content, • Ability to think strategically and able to present ideas and thinking Desirable knowledge and skills • Proven ability to organize, prioritize, and manage a varied workload to meet deadlines, • Knowledge of or experience in education and/or disability sector Essential personal qualities and abilities • Passionate about our cause and driven to deliver results, • Good interpersonal skills and a collaborative working style, • Proactive and resourceful, able to work independently, • Well-organised, detail oriented and deadline-focused, • Enthusiastic and highly motivated, • Comfortable with change in an evolving organisation, • Able to anticipate requirements, whilst understanding the need to check in and consult where appropriate., • Flexible and diplomatic with a high regard for confidentiality, • Commitment to learning and development Recruitment Timetable Deadline for applications: Friday 21 November 2025 5pm* First interview: Wednesday 26/Thursday 27 November 2025 Second interview (if required): Monday 1 December 2025 Decision made and candidate notified: No later than Tuesday 2 December 2025 Anticipated job start date: ASAP *we are keen to recruit a candidate to the role as soon as possible so we may begin interviewing strong candidates as soon as we receive their applications. Please don’t delay sending in your application! Recruitment Process How to Apply To apply for the role, please email us your CV with a covering letter which explains how you meet the person specification and why you are the best candidate for the role, to . Please contact us to discuss any accessibility arrangements you may need, either at the same email address or by telephone, 01430 732899. You should ensure your application arrives by 5pm on Friday 21 November 2025. Data Protection The personal information that you provide will be used to process your application for employment with the Snowdon Trust. Personal information about unsuccessful candidates will be held securely for 6 months after the recruitment exercise has been completed and will then be destroyed or deleted. If your application is successful and you take up employment, the information will be used in the administration of your employment with us. It will be kept secure and will only be used for purposes directly relevant to your employment. More Information If you require any further information about the role or you would like to discuss it before applying, please book a short conversation with Helen Saelensminde by clicking on this link: BOOK MEETING Thank you for your interest in the role.
