Hours: 0.8-1.0 FTE (30-37.5hrs week)
£28,000 – £32,000 Pro Rata
Gloucester based (with the option for flexible hybrid working between our
Gloucester & Forest of Dean hubs and home working with a minimum of 2
days/week in the office)
Contract: Permanent
Reports to: Head of Fundraising
About The Music Works
The Music Works is a Gloucestershire charity that transforms young lives through music. We’re specialists in working with young people in challenging circumstances to help them reach their full potential in music, in learning and in life. We work with over 3,000 young people a year in schools and our four community studios in Gloucester, and the Forest of Dean. Our approach is youth-led, with young people involved at every stage of planning and delivery.
About the role
This senior coordinator role will work alongside the Head of Fundraising in ensuring the smooth running of The Music Works fundraising operations, enabling the organisation to achieve its fundraising targets and fulfil its strategic objectives, vision and mission.
We are looking for an experienced co-ordinator, with specialised skills in using
systems and processes who can oversee a complex portfolio of funders,
commissioners, grant-makers & donors and manage their associated grants, funds, awards and gifts.
Working independently and alongside the Head of Fundraising, this role will provide essential and specialist support in the research, preparation, and submission of 80+ applications annually to a range of funders, manage the lifecycles of 40+ active annual applications and oversee data collation, reporting, funder stewardship and sharing our successes.
The ideal candidate will have experience of using project management
tools/workflows/CRM systems, understand the importance of data in demonstrating impact and be able to manage an ever-evolving range of priorities, deadlines and specific funder requirements.
We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace means all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
To apply, please submit:
1. Your current CV
2. A detailed cover letter that explains how you meet the person specification and your previous experience in line with the role responsibilities
3. Send your application to recruitment@themusicworks.org.uk
Closing Date: 5 pm on Sunday,1st June 2025, although short-listing will be on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to close recruitment early if the right candidate is found.
References will be taken up prior to appointment
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