Fundraising and Training Co-ordinator - 12 Month FTC

The Farm Safety Foundation (Yellow Wellies) is the UK's award-winning farm safety charity that works closely with farmers, education providers and partners in the industry to engage, educate and communicate strong and relatable farm safety messages and raise awareness of farm safety among the next generation of farmers. Through national campaigns such as Farm Safety Week and Mind Your Head, the Farm Safety Foundation is tackling the stigma around risk-taking and poor mental health, ensuring that that next generation of farmers is resilient and equipped with smart strategies and specific skills to live well and farm well., The Farm Safety Foundation are a dedicated and passionate team, they are looking to appoint a Fundraising and Training Co-ordinator on a 12-month fixed term contract to cover a maternity leave within the team.

The Farm Safety Foundation deliver farm safety training sessions across all land-based colleges/universities throughout the UK. You will support with the delivery of these training sessions which have a focus on farm safety and mental health awareness within the farming industry. You will also attend and represent the charity at industry shows and events throughout the year.

You will also work with our fundraisers on fundraising activities ensuring they are supported, managing the fundraising income process. You will deliver PR opportunities including social media and press to support our fundraising and education activities and produce a variety of written materials, including newsletters and social media posts and report monthly on all PR activities. You will build and maintain relationships with the charity's ambassadors, asking for support at various points of the year ensuring these long-term relationships are nurtured.

You are a driven and passionate individual who can help the Farm Safety Foundation to reach new audiences and add value to the brand. You will have proven experience of public speaking, ideally by delivering training to medium-sized groups and you will be a confident presenter. Additionally, you will be a compassionate individual who is self-motivated, flexible, and shows initiative. An awareness of farm safety issues or working within a charity is also highly desirable.,

• A valid driving licence is essential as you will be travelling to various educational institutions and agricultural events


• Excellent organisational skills


• Very effective communication skills


• An understanding of a press monitoring system would be beneficial


• Knowledge and experience of reporting would be beneficial
  
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Benefits and Rewards

When you join our team, you can expect a supportive culture and an attractive range of rewards and benefits including:

• Salary £30,000 pro rata


• Annual bonus (up to 10% of salary)


• Contributory pension scheme, up to 20%, including your 8% contribution


• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + buy/sell/save holiday trading scheme


• A Family Friendly policy that helps you balance your work and family responsibilities


• Access to savings at High Street brands, travel and supermarkets


• £20 contribution to a monthly gym membership - subject to T&Cs


• Health and wellbeing plan - cashback for dentist, opticians, physio and more


• Access to voluntary benefits, including health assessments, private medical insurance and dental insurance


• Employee Volunteering - volunteer in the community for one day each year


• Unlimited access to Refer a Friend £500 bonus scheme


• Life Assurance cover of 4 x salary


• Employee discounts of 15% on a range of NFU Mutual insurance policies.


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