Fundraising and Insights Lead at Women's Health in South Tyneside (WHiST)

Contract Type: Fixed term

Role Type: Employment

Hours: Part time

Application deadline: Friday, April 11, 2025 - 14:00

Based: South Tyneside

Salary: £27,174 Pro Rata

Salary Type: Fixed Salary

Location: Tyne and Wear

Role description: Officer

WHiST (Women’s Health in South Tyneside) was set up in 1986 to “improve the health, wellbeing, education and quality of life of women” living and working throughout the borough of South Tyneside.  The organisation provides integrated holistic services which include supported volunteering opportunities, a counselling service, learning opportunities, self-help groups, exercise sessions, listening ear service, advocacy, drop in coffee bar, services to address the impact of poverty and crisis support.  This is an exciting opportunity within a renowned and respected charity for an enthusiastic candidate committed to women centred provision.

The Fundraising and Insights Lead will play a crucial role in enhancing the financial sustainability of WHiST. We are looking for a candidate with a proactive and innovative approach to fundraising and organisational development, aimed at supporting the CEO to achieve the organisation’s goals. You should have a proven track record in fundraising within the charity sector, preferably in women’s health, social care, or community development.

The post holder will,

• Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy with clear targets and timelines.
• Prepare high-quality grant applications and proposals, ensuring they align with funder guidelines and WHiST's strategic objectives.
• Develop compelling narratives and supporting documentation to demonstrate the impact of WHiST's services.
• Embed a culture of fundraising and effective storytelling throughout the organisation.
• In conjunction with project staff, manage grant reporting requirements, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.

What will WHiST offer you?

WHiST has a proven record of staff retention with several staff in post for over 20 years. Women working at WHiST and attending as members have made significant progress in their professional and personal lives due to the supportive working environment and women centred ethos.

Benefits include,

• Holiday allowance of 16.5 days plus up to 8 bank holidays (dependant on days worked).
• Two weeks non contractual service closure over the Christmas period.
• Additional service closure days of up to 4 days per year.
• Generous pension with employer contribution of 12%.
• Competitive conditions including robust sick pay and compassionate leave policies.
• An organisational ethos that understands the complexities and challenges of women’s working lives, providing a supportive working environment and positive team experience.
• Potential for hybrid working with a requirement of part of each week being worked at WHiST’s South Shields base.

WHIST provides a place to have a long term, rewarding career, with excellent benefits, and to make a real difference.

How to Apply:

Send a CV detailing your experience and qualifications and demonstrating that you meet the requirements outlined in the job profile. Attach a cover letter which describes why you are interested in the post and what you will bring to the role. The letter should be no more than two sides of A4.

Send to Corinne@whist.org.uk by 2pm on 11thApril.

Interviews will be held on 16^th April.