This charity supports the learning and development of young people through unique and free educational programmes delivered for schools and colleges at racecourses, trainers’ yards and studs. This year 13,000 young people will participate in one of three programmes.
This charity also leads the Racing Together partnership that embraces all of racing’s community engagement activity by a range of charities and commercial organisations.
This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and enthusiastic fundraiser. Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will be responsible for developing fundraising and PR events, securing donations, and creating press releases and innovative marketing collateral. In addition to this you will be managing their various social media platforms.
The successful candidate will have a demonstrable track record in securing gifts from Trusts, businesses and individual donors. Strong organisational skills, including the ability to multitask, deal with a high volume of administrative tasks with the minimum of supervision. Experience of event management is also desirable.
Ideally, a working interest in horseracing, and preferably some exposure to the industry. The successful candidate will be creative and have excellent communication and inter-personal skills to build relationships at all levels.
The role is based in offices in London, with some travel required within the UK.
As the needs of the business change this role will change accordingly, therefore this document should be viewed as a guideline that may be subject to change. They welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in their workforce.
If you feel you have the relevant skills and experience, please apply by completing our application form.
The closing date for applications will be: 08 October 2017
Interviews to be held immediately