Job Purpose

To create feasible approaches for developing projects, securing funding and, at times, management of the project. Lairg & District Community Initiatives (LDCI) is a company limited by guarantee with charitable status and was set up with the aim of improving the Parish of Lairg. It works with and for the people of all ages who live in and around the village and is committed to improving opportunities available for its residents.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop and write compelling funding proposals to grant-making organisations in a timely manner and to agreed financial targets.
• Maintain a good relationship with our current funders.
• Ensure projects remain on course to meet their outcomes.
• Write reports for current funds.
• Be responsible for keeping accurate records of all funding outcomes, outputs, and targets agreed with funders, and work with other staff to ensure data is gathered to measure these.
• Undertake all necessary research and community consultation to support the development of new project applications.
• Maintain a database of funding bids and the progress of applications.
• Compile and provide reports and data for the Chair and the Board, as required.
• Build and maintain relationships with the local community, third sector networks, businesses and individuals.
• Undertake marketing and promotional activities to raise the organisation’s profi le.
• Attend selected community events to raise the organisation’s profile.

Person Specification

Essential

• Proven track record of sourcing external funding including grant-writing, collecting evidence of need, creating case studies, monitoring & evaluation, and delivering to targets and funders’ deadlines.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a comparable role within the voluntary sector.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop interesting and compelling funding proposals.
• Excellent organisational and analytical skills, with the ability to understand what information funders are seeking in applications and to shape responses accordingly.
• Proven experience of delivering outcomes within the resources available.
• Ability to understand and set appropriate budgets.
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritise workload and to work to tight deadlines.
• Understanding of full cost recovery in funding applications.
• Marketing, events and social media experience.
• Ability to work on your own and remotely.

Desirable

• Experience of using QuickBooks.

Apply

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter stating how you meet the requirements of the role to [email protected].

Interviews will be held in May.