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Job Title: Funding Development Worker
Initially freelance 26 days over six months (flexible) with
the possibility of extension into a wider permanent role.
Platform is looking for a freelance Funding Development Worker to strengthen and support its project portfolio by developing new funding sources for this work. This is an opportunity to have an important impact on the future development of a small, pioneering charity, working for social and environmental justice.
There are three main elements to this role-
• Helping develop a wider funding strategy.
• Supporting the development of new funding sources.
• Diversifying PLATFORM’s funding streams – possibly into academic, EU or educational funding
Do you have experience of running and developing projects with excellent communications & networking skills and the ability to formulate and implement a long-term vision? Note: Platform is not necessarily looking for someone with a track record in fundraising (although this would be an advantage) but rather the skills and adaptability that would be appropriate for this role. Part of the interview process for this role will be to make a presentation on possible ways of developing one of our priority funding area’s by adapting your existing skills.
Quotes about Platform
“PLATFORM is about intelligent activism that draws people in.” Officer from a major UK funder.
"PLATFORM has excelled and inspired as an organisation for justice for saro-wiwa, human rights, native people, wild places and the value of tireless campaigning against all odds. Well done-Thank you!" Louise, supporter.
Interested in this role? Please contact us for further information and a job description at [email protected] Please write ‘development worker’: [YOUR NAME]’ in the subject line. Or by post to: PLATFORM 7 Horselydown Lane, London, SE1 2LN.
PLATFORM strives to apply equal opportunities principles both in its recruitment and in its work. We oppose all forms of unlawful or lawful discrimination on the grounds of colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexuality, marital status, age or disability.