Are you looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference in people’s lives? A role where you feel supported and are given the free rein to achieve something great?

Are you looking to join an organisation with real purpose, values and a commitment to drive positive social impact?

About us

Waverley Social Enterprises is embarking on an exciting transformation driven by the vision to offer our unique environment to more people living with disabilities, and to be a recognised leader in the disability supported employment services sector.

We are a NDIS Provider that currently supports over 330 people living with disabilities across our 2 sites, Notting Hill, and Hallam. With businesses across catering, packaging, assembly, on-site labour, and grounds maintenance, we have been facilitating genuine inclusion and creating positive social impact for nearly 40 years, and a large & devoted client base who share our vision and purpose.

We strive to provide innovative and meaningful employment for people living with a disability in a supported work environment, underpinned by offering significant positive social impact and outcomes from the employment and training our employees are provided.

Our company values are important to us and are the core basis of our culture: Recognition, Easy to do business with, Service, Positivity, Excellence, Collaboration & Trust.

As we are experiencing growth and on the trajectory towards our strategic vision, we are seeking a skilled and motivated Fundraising Specialist to join our dynamic team.

The Role

It’s an exciting and transformative time to join Waverley Social Enterprises as we gear up for a period of growth. To facilitate this, we are looking for a Fundraising Specialist. The purpose of this position is to support the Chief Commercial Officer in developing, implementing and measuring fundraising strategies, initiatives and activities to align to the vision, mission and strategic objectives of the business. This is a newly created role so you will have a clean slate and great opportunity to try and prove your ideas.

Initially, a stand-alone role, the Fundraising Specialist will be a hands-on team player capable of delivering at a tactical level. Over the initial 12 – 24 months we expect the Fundraising Team will grow providing an opportunity for promotion to Head of Fundraising and responsibility for building, managing and leading a team to execute on the fundraising strategy.

Key success criteria our ideal candidates will have include…

• A genuine passion for making a difference.
• Proven experience in fundraising, with a track record of meeting and exceeding targets.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong relationship management and networking skills.
• Creativity and the ability to think outside the box.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to use data and insights to drive informed decision-making.
• Ability to work in a fast -paced team environment, as well work independently.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and the ability to translate vision into actionable plans.
• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications or a related field (with specific fundraising/philanthropy study highly regarded).
• Proficiency with CRM tools and Microsoft Office Suite.

Our ideal candidate could be a seasoned fundraiser looking for a greenfield opportunity, or equally, someone with just a few years fundraising experience looking to step up. So, if you meet some, but not all, of the above please still apply. Enthusiasm, a growth mind set and infectious attitude will go a long way to your success in this role.

What benefits can WSE provide to you?

Waverley Social Enterprises offers a working environment where staff team building is encouraged, building a sense of community, and importantly making work fun! all underpinned by recognition and inclusivity of individuals.

Remuneration is competitive within the disability sector and includes full salary packaging as an optional benefit.

Important note - Only candidates with valid working rights and permanent residency status will be considered for this position. Offers of employment will be subject to an NDIS Clearance check.

Please feel free to reach out to our Talent Acquisition Officer Connor Sallen via [email protected] using the subject line: Fundraising Specialist enquiry via EthicalJobs for additional information.