Charity Jobs NI is exclusively partnering with Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful to recruit a proactive, organised, and motivated Funding and Development Officer to join their dedicated team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about sustainability and skilled in developing funding opportunities that deliver real environmental impact.

About Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful

Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful is an ambitious charity focused on empowering communities and driving environmental sustainability throughout Northern Ireland. Our strategic approach aims at creating transformational change for a cleaner, greener future.

About the Role

As the Funding and Development Officer, you’ll play a vital role in identifying and securing funding and partnership opportunities to support our mission. You’ll lead on researching prospects, drafting funding proposals, and supporting strategic growth. In addition, you’ll provide high-quality coordination and administrative support to the Chief Executive and senior management team to help ensure effective governance and delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Prospect Research: Conduct detailed research into grants, funding streams, and partnership opportunities aligned with our strategic objectives.
Funding Applications: Draft and submit compelling funding proposals, working closely with the Head of Business Development and CEO.
Development Support: Contribute to strategic planning through insight gathering and managing a development activity pipeline.
Executive Coordination: Support senior management and the Board through meeting coordination, diary support, document preparation, and minute-taking.
Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain high standards of communication with funders, partners, and stakeholders; represent the organisation professionally at meetings and events.

Why Join Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful

Impactful Role: Help secure essential funding to power meaningful environmental change.
Flexible Work Environment: Hybrid working (minimum of 2 days per week in Belfast office).
4-Day Working Week: Currently trialling a 4-day week (30 hours) with full pay (subject to review).
Professional Growth: Access to Carbon Literacy training and a collaborative, values-led team.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

At least one year’s experience of successful income generation through funding, grants, or partnerships.
Strong organisational skills including experience coordinating meetings and preparing reports/documents.
Demonstrable experience of developing and managing strategic relationships or partnerships.

Desirable:

Experience in the NGO or voluntary sector.
Proven problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.

Skills:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills (minimum GCSE Grade C in English Language or equivalent).
Strong ICT skills (Microsoft 365 Suite).
Strong numerical and analytical skills (minimum GCSE Grade C in Mathematics or equivalent).

Licence:

Full current driving licence and/or access to a suitable mode of transport.

Knowledge & Understanding

Essential:

Understanding of administrative processes and data protection regulations.
Desirable:
Familiarity with charity sector working practices.

Personal Qualities

Exceptionally organised and detail-oriented.
Able to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
A collaborative team player with initiative and drive.
Excellent interpersonal skills with a professional and proactive approach.

Additional Working Requirements

Occasional travel within Northern Ireland.
Flexibility to occasionally work outside core hours.

Hours of Business

Flexible hours between 8am – 6pm; core hours 10am – 4pm, Monday – Friday.
Hybrid working: Minimum 2 days/week in Belfast office.

Salary:

£25,347 per annum

Contract Type:

Permanent (subject to funding)

Applications Close:

9am, Monday 16th June 2025

Interview Date:

To be confirmed

You might currently be working in roles such as: Fundraising Officer, Grants and Partnerships Officer, Development Coordinator, Funding Researcher, Programme Administrator, or Project Support Officer.

Please Note: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and this vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received. Early application is strongly advised.

Interested?

To apply, submit your CV via our online system or email it directly. For more details or to request the full job description, contact the Charity Jobs NI team on 028 9248 2205 or email hello@charityjobsni.com.

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