We are looking for someone to help us raise funds and our profile in the local community.What difference will you make?The Rickmansworth & Watford Sea Cadets is a charity giving young people aged 10-18 the opportunity to build confidence, skills and resilience through experiences in a safe and friendly environment, helping them to grow into the person they want to be. As an independent charity, Rickmansworth & Watford Sea Cadets is run entirely by volunteers and is responsible for all its own costs (building maintenance, utilities, boat purchase and repairs, etc.). We do not receive any direct funding, instead relying on donations, fundraising activities and grants. We request cadets to pay a small subscription fee, but financial pressures should never prevent a young person from participating and having access to the opportunities and skills we can offer. Your input will ensure that our young people will continue to enjoy a safe and fun Sea Cadet experience, and build our profile within the local community.What are we looking for?We are seeking someone who has, or is looking to develop the following skills Fundraising experience Administration and organisational skills Creative thinking Good interpersonal and teamworking capabilities Persuasion and negotiation skills Demonstrates initiative with pragmatic applicationWhat will you be doing?Principal Tasks The Fundraiser, supported by the Unit Chair and Unit Treasurer, will be responsible for the following principle tasks - To be the lead person in generating funds for the unit. - Identify fundraising sources, including advice, guidance and support from National Support Centre Fundraising team. - Develop links with local contacts and business and produce a database of potential funders. - Raise awareness of the unit to the local community with the support of other trustees responsible for marketing and communications. - Provide support and guidance on fundraising requirements relevant to other volunteers. - To assist the Unit Management Team in the generation of unit funds through identification of marketing and communications activities.

Desired Skills and Experience

Business development / Sales, Fundraising events, Fundraising research / Bid writing, Fundraising strategy