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Post Title: Fundraiser for Big Creative Education Foundation (0.5)
Salary: £60k (pro rata 30k)
Basis: Part Time (2.5 days a week)
Weeks: 1yr fixed term contract, freelance role.
Start Date: October 2026
Reporting to: Alexis Michaelides MD BCT & Sacha Corcoran Principal BCA BCEF Board of Trustees
Location: Creative Works, Blackhorse road, Walthamstow E17 6HL
Purpose of the role:
The Part-Time Fundraiser will lead on developing and delivering early-stage fundraising activity for BCEF, helping to secure income from a range of sources including trusts and foundations, individual donors, corporate partners, and events.
This role suits a proactive, experienced, organised fundraiser who enjoys building relationships, spotting opportunities, and working closely with a board of trustees in a growing organisation, recognising, understanding and promoting its primary objects.
Big Creative Education Foundation Charitable Objects are:
Advancement of education and training for the public benefit, particularly (without limitation) in the creative arts and in digital skills; and
Relief of need arising from disadvantage, particularly (without limitation) by providing and increasing opportunity in relation to education and training. (“Objects”).
Key Responsibilities
Principal Accountabilities:
Fundraising Strategy & Development
Support the development and delivery of a realistic and sustainable fundraising plan
Identify and research funding opportunities aligned with the Foundation mission
Contribute to income targets and pipeline planning
Identify seed funding opportunities to support operational growth
Trusts, Foundations & Grants
Research and apply to relevant trusts, foundations, and grant-makers
Draft high-quality funding applications, proposals, and reports
Track deadlines, outcomes, and reporting requirements
Individual Giving & Corporate Support
Support the development of individual giving and corporate fundraising opportunities
Build and maintain positive relationships with donors and supporters
Assist with stewardship and donor communications
Events & Campaigns
Support planning and delivery of small-scale fundraising events or campaigns
Help develop creative fundraising ideas that reflect the organisation’s values
Monitoring & Administration
Maintain accurate fundraising records and income tracking
Support impact reporting and evidence collection for funders
Ensure fundraising activity meets relevant legal and ethical standards
Report into the board of trustees and Foundation advisors with regular updates
Attend board meetings and produce board reports
How to apply
To apply you must complete the application form and return to . This must include a supporting statement that evidences your experience matched to the accountabilities and person specification of the job role and how you will embed the case for support in your fundraising strategy
Case for support attached as an appendices.
Closing date for application is : 28 August
Interviews will be held the week of : 7 September
Safeguarding
BCE operates safer recruitment practice in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education regulations. Please expect the highest level of scrutiny and background checks. Appointments are subject to satisfactory references being obtained, and an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check. New members of staff cannot start their positions until these documents are in place.
Warner Interviews
As a values led organisation we conduct Warner interviews as part of our
recruitment process. These are designed to help us understand your own
values and motivation for working with the specific cohort of young people
we serve. We recommend that you research this interview technique
should you be invited to attend an interview.
Pay: £30,000.00-£60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Sabbatical
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person