Work for Dash!
Children’s Play Co-ordinator
Salary: £9,586 per year (circa £23,965 full-time equivalent)
Hours: 2 full days per week (including school holidays)
Location: Slough, Berkshire (on site at refuge)
This role will provide a dedicated service for children and their families who have been affected by domestic abuse. The service will be open to all children and young people aged 0-18 in our refuge services. This role requires a Level 2 NVQ as a minimum.
For more information and how to apply: Please see job description for details. To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your interest in and suitability for this role to hello@thedashcharity.org.uk.
Deadline for applications: 9am Friday 25 October 2024
Grants and Fundraising Associate – 6 month-contract
Salary: c£40,000 p/a (pro rata) (£32,000 for 0.8FTE)
Hours: 28 hours/4 days per week
Location: Maidenhead, Berkshire office with home working by arrangement, 1-2 days per month in office
Join The Dash Charity and make a difference in the lives of domestic abuse survivors
Are you a skilled fundraiser with a passion for securing vital funding? Do you have experience building strong relationships with charitable trusts and foundations? If so, The Dash Charity is looking for a Grants and Fundraising Associate to join our team on a 6-month fixed-term contract.
About us
For 48 years, The Dash Charity has been a beacon of hope for individuals facing domestic abuse in Berkshire and Buckinghamshire. We provide safe spaces, educational programmes, and critical support to those seeking to break free from the cycle of abuse.
The role
As a Grants and Fundraising Associate, you will play a key role in securing funding from charitable trusts, foundations, and statutory sources. You will be responsible for writing compelling applications (five-figure asks plus multiyear grant funding applications) and building relationships with donors, while contributing to the charity’s overall fundraising strategy. This hybrid role offers a competitive annual salary of c£40,000 (FTE, pro rata), with flexible working hours (4 days per week, equivalent to £32,000 per annum), and 25 days annual leave (pro rata)
What we’re looking for
– Experience in trust/statutory fundraising with a proven record of meeting income targets.
– Exceptional writing skills, with the ability to create persuasive, concise proposals.
– Strong research skills and the ability to identify new funding opportunities.
– Experience using databases, ideally Donorfy, and understanding data nuances.
– A proactive team player who can work independently when needed.
What we offer
– An opportunity to be part of a dedicated and friendly team.
– A chance to make a tangible impact on the lives of domestic abuse survivors.
– Competitive salary, annual leave, and a hybrid working arrangement.
For more information and how to apply: To learn more and apply for this exciting opportunity, get in touch now! Please see job description for details. To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your interest in and suitability for this role to hello@thedashcharity.org.uk.
Deadline for applications: 9am Friday 1 November 2024 but reviewing and interviewing on an ongoing basis. Starting ASAP.
