1. YORKSHIRE HOUSING
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB PURPOSE
To maximise the income Yorkshire Housing generates from grant and other funding
sources by actively pursuing opportunities to support our Community Investment Strategy
and the delivery of initiatives to contribute to the delivery of the Corporate Plan.
DIMENSIONS
Staff managed: None
Budget responsibility: None
Scope/volume of work: Required to work across YH region, working with colleagues to
assist with identifying funding for key projects which support
key strategies. The post is expected to be self-funding through
external grants.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
1. Write and present bids for funding from a range of public, private and charitable
sources at a local, regional and national level which support the delivery of key
strategies
2. Identify opportunities for local businesses to support community investment and
neighbourhood activities through their CSR duties
3. Liaise with other colleagues to understand their funding needs to support the delivery
of our Corporate Plan aspirations, providing assistance to apply for appropriate funds
to meet their needs.
4. Work with partner organisations to maximise the strength of Yorkshire Housing and
partner bids which will benefit the neighbourhoods in which we work.
5. Research and maintain a database of funding sources including the availability of
grants such as Lottery Funds ensuring systems are put in place to track successful
bids and learn from unsuccessful submissions to improve future bidding performance
6. Publicise bidding successes and project outcomes to raise the profile of Yorkshire
Housing in order to secure future funding and seeking recognition for the work
undertaken through awards submissions.
POST TITLE: Fundraising
Officer (12 month fixed term contract)
DATE: April 2014
REPORTS TO: Community Investment
Manager
Officer
DEPARTMENT: Neighbourhood
Services
JOB ANALYST: Nadhia Khan
POST HOLDER: New Post

2. 7. Ensuring robust monitoring is in place to meet all funding conditions, including
internal performance targets
8. To work with managers to ensure operational effectiveness, business development,
the achievement of Corporate Plan objectives and achieving excellence through
supporting the implementation of key strategies
ORGANISATIONAL CHART
SIGN OFF
Job Holder: Line Manager:
Signature: Signature:
Date: Date:
Community
Investment
Manager
Community
Engagement
Advisors
X 2
Business
Enterprise Coach
X 2
Community
Investment
Administrator
Funding Officer

3. PERSON SPECIFICATION FOR FUNDING OFFICER
REQUIREMENTS ESSENTIAL
DESIRABLE
METHOD OF IDENTIFICATION
Education/Qualifications
• Good standard of general education to GCSE level (or equivalent) Essential Application Form
Experience
• Proven track record in successfully bidding for grants, especially in a
competitive environment
• Accurate and effective fundraising administration and of producing
reports
• Working within the charitable sector
• Experience of record keeping and monitoring of information
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Practical and Intellectual Skills
• Confident with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent networking abilities
• Advanced IT skills
• Actively promote value for money and efficiency
• Good organisational skills
• Thorough and accurate
• Ability to work under pressure, meeting deadlines
• High standards of accuracy and presentation of work
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Desirable
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Interview/References
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Development
• Willing to develop own skills and evidence of personal development Essential
Application Form
Personal Qualities
• A display of many of the behaviours set out in Yorkshire Housing’s
‘Staff Behaviours” document.
• Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle
• Target driven with an ability to plan own work load and deliver on time.
• An appreciation of, and commitment to, equality and diversity in all
aspects of YH's activities
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Interview/References
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4. * This document relates to the positive attitude and behaviour expected of employees of Yorkshire Housing. Short-listed candidates will be
sent a copy of the document.