Fundraising and Monitoring Officer

We are Hestia. We make a difference.

At Hestia, we live by our values and are committed to a more equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation that provides a variety of services such as Domestic Abuse, Modern Slavery, Mental Health & Complex Needs and Criminal Justice. We are committed to empower people to rebuild their lives and regain independence. 

The service you will work in….

This is a great opportunity to join a friendly, supportive, and passionate team. You will work closely with colleagues across the organisation and external project partners to monitor how we are achieving our KPIs/targets and other funder requirements.

You will also report back to Hestia's charitable funders the positive difference their support is making to Hestia's service users. You will also support the fundraising team in securing income by making applications to grant-making trusts and foundations and managing relationships with these organisations

A day in this role looks like….

As a Fundraising & Monitoring Officer at Hestia, you will play a crucial role in our Fundraising team. Your contributions will directly influence the lives of our service users, guiding them towards a path of empowerment and independence.

A day will never look the same and some of the things you can expect to do/be responsible for are:

• Seeking out funding opportunities and researching funders.
• Producing timely and engaging reports for existing funders.
• Applying to smaller funders for grants.
• Supporting the Trusts & Statutory funding team with bids.
• Maintain and update the schedule of reporting/monitoring requirements;
• Update project teams across Hestia and external partners on reporting timetables and requirements, and ensure they are reminded/supported to provide necessary information throughout the funding period;
• Liaise with funders on reporting requirements as needed.
• Carry out horizon-scanning and funder research to identify potential funders.
• Support good funder stewardship through excellent grant administration: be the point of contact and communicate well with funders around all matters relating to grant submission, signing, invoicing, and reporting.
• Develop relationships both internally and externally to Hestia to support fundraising and reporting.
• Keep the Trusts team (including Head of Trusts & Statutory) up to date on activity.
• Contribute to maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of activity, including on the Donorfy CRM database.

Why Hestia?

Joining Hestia means more than just a job; it's an opportunity to be part of something bigger. We offer a supportive, inclusive and resolution driven work environment where your contributions are recognised and valued. As a member of our team, you will have the chance to grow both personally and professionally while making a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve.

We are looking for candidates who bring a combination of passion, expertise, and dedication to the table. To excel in this role, you should possess:

• Experience in tracking project outcomes and producing high quality monitoring reports.
• Experience in use of MS Office software, particularly Word and Excel; previous experience of using fundraising CRM systems a plus.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written), and demonstrable relationship building skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Organised and diligent in all aspects of work, and able to work to tight deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
• Numerate and confident in compiling accurate project budgets and other financial information.
• Resourceful and tenacious in carrying out funder research across multiple sources.
• Enthusiasm to learn and develop new skills related to fundraising.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation. 

We are a disability confident employer…

Hestia is a disability confident employer, committed to the employment and career development of individual with disabilities. As part of this commitment, we operate a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We will also accommodate reasonable adjustment during the selection and interview process and throughout your employment with us.

Safeguarding Statement

Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.

We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.