CHARITY FUNDRAISER

MAAF is a new Charitable Incorporated Organisation being founded in association with Mendip Activity Centre.

Mendip Activity Centre is a year-round multi-activity centre near Bristol.
The mission of MAAF is to make adventure accessible to all. In order to do this we have three main targets;

• To make adventure accessible to everyone with additional needs

• To work with our partners to make the outdoor world accessible underrepresented groups

• To work with the Woodland Trust and our local community to re-wild parts of the Mendip Hills AONB

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Main Duties and Responsibilities:

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• This is very much the beginning of our journey and to begin with the role will be one day a week, but we are hopeful that the right person will be able to build and drive the Foundation so that it can self-support a full-time member of staff.  

• We are looking for someone who will begin to drive our fundraising and work with us to develop/target areas where we can make a difference.

• The delivery of any projects will require some administration and communication with delivery partners and funding recipients.
   

Expected skills and qualifications

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• Previous experience working in the charitable sector

• Knowledge of funding applications

• Great communication skills

• Good organisational skills

• Effective time management skills

• Confident speaking to clients face to face

• GCSE grade C/4 or above in Maths and English

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Desirable skills and qualifications 

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• Clean Driving License

• First Aid Certificate

• Enhanced DBS - YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AN ENHANCED DBS. This role involves working closely with children and adults will require an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check.

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Working at Mendip

Mendip Activity Centre is a year-round multi-activity centre near Bristol. Our 250-acre site boasts free parking, a dry ski slope, a private limestone rock sports quarry, an onsite cave, ancient woodland, an 86-bed residential lodge, family and youth campsites, bar/café and target sports ranges.

The main benefit of working for a family-owned independent activity centre is that we value your contribution. You will become part of the Mendip family where talent is recognised and rewarded with opportunity. We also believe in training and will support you with any relevant training plus free recreational skiing/snowboarding, family and friend discounts for our activities, camping and cafe-bar.

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