VSO is the world's leading international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty. Working in 24 countries around the world, our unique role in international development is to place committed volunteers with carefully selected organisations where their skills can have the greatest impact. Our extraordinary volunteers live and work in some of the world's poorest communities. Sharing their unique skills and experience to generate new ideas and new ways of doing things, helping the communities they work in lift themselves out of poverty. We're not about delivering quick fixes, but instead we focus on long-lasting, sustainable change, that will impact generations to come. Join us and help us work towards our vision of a world without poverty.

Role overview

Are you passionate about creating a fair world for everyone?

At the heart of our Public Fundraising Strategy is the delivery of the best supporter experience to engage and retain our loyal supporters and volunteers and reach out to new audiences and to motivate the public to engage with our vision and purpose: A fair world for everyone: Creating lasting change through volunteering.

Skills, qualifications and experience

We are looking for an experienced senior fundraiser with excellent communication skills to lead the delivery of the supporter and volunteer engagement strategy for Ireland. You will provide expertise and direction to the Supporter Engagement, Marketing and Supporter Care teams in best-practice stewardship for the Irish market and to engage Irish supporters and returned volunteers as appropriate, given VSO's current situation in Ireland and to stabilise and increase Irish supporter contributions.
This includes developing strong relationships with teams across VSO.

In return we offer a range of benefits:
* A friendly and supportive office environment
* Opportunities for flexible working and working from home
* Generous annual leave of 37 days (inclusive of public holidays)
* Competitive pension with Scottish Widows (matched at 5%)
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free parking
* Lockers and shower facilities
* Fun free lunch time activities like boot camp
* Professional development
* Employee and Volunteer Assistance Programme offering free, confidential support and guidance on a wide range of topics from money matters to legal issues, as well as counselling and a helpline.


Please submit your application before 5pm on Friday 1st May 2020. Interviews are scheduled for Thursday 7th May 2020 and will be held on Skype

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At VSO we believe progress is only possible by working together. Whether you want to join us as an employee, or as a volunteer working in your own country, overseas or online, our selection process includes an assessment based on these core competencies:
Ability to be open minded and respectful
Ability to be resilient and adaptive to new situations
Ability to facilitate positive change and build sustainable working relationships
Ability to seek and share knowledge

Equal Opportunities
VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce and we actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures.

Unfortunately we are unable to provide sponsorship for this position, so please ensure you have the right to work in the UK before you apply.

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