HR008A Challengers Application Pack

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Guidance notes for completing your application form All applicants must use a Challengers Application Form to apply. The information you provide in your application form is used by us when we decide whether or not you will be selected to attend an interview and also as a basis for the interview itself. Your application form is, therefore, very important and we give the following advice to help you complete it as effectively as possible.

Equal Opportunities and Disclosure section will be detached from the rest of the application form and kept in a confidential/secure place. This will ensure an unbiased/unprejudiced selection of candidates in line with equality, diversity principles and good practice.

ONLINE VERSION OF THE APPLICATION FORM You may have been emailed the application form or downloaded it from the Challengers website. You can ‘tab’ through the fields and type to enter the relevant details. Use you space bar or mouse clicks to ‘check’ the ‘YES’ or ‘NO’ boxes. If you email your completed form to Challengers, you will need to sign the printed version held at our offices.

JOB DESCRIPTION Look carefully at the Job Description. This gives details of the skills, knowledge, qualifications and experience which we require. Please read this carefully before completing the application form, so that you know what the job involves and the range of expertise needed.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY When listing your employment history you should ensure that the dates are correct and in the right order and that there are no gaps. Please let us know what you were doing during any periods without paid employment.

SUPPORTING INFORMATION Address all the points on the job description and outline your experience and skills substantiating your statement with examples and evidence. Can you show you meet the requirements for the job? By looking at your past and present experience you may identify “hidden” skills that you might have taken for granted. This includes any relevant experience gained through your community, voluntary, leisure, family or home interests. Ask yourself why you are interested in the job, it can be useful to list these reasons and refer to them. Is the job you wish to apply for a promotion or is it a good employment or career move? Could it broaden or give you greater experience? Place the information in a logical order and make sure that you have included everything you need to. If you need to continue onto another sheet please attach this to the application form with your name clearly marked at the top. You may enclose additional information if you so wish.

REFERENCES You are asked for the names and addresses (including the postcode) of two people we can contact for references. You should give your present or most recent employer or, if you are a student, an appropriate academic reference should be given. You cannot use members of your family as referees.

IF YOU NEED HELP If you need assistance to complete the form, let us know and we will be pleased to help – call 01483 579 390 or email [email protected] The Challengers Approach Please read The Challengers Approach carefully – this is our ethos and it is very important that you understand it and be committed to the aims of our organisation.

OUR VISION An environment where facilities are provided for disabled and non-disabled children and young people to play and have fun together, thereby changing the way that society regards and treats disabled young people generation after generation.

OUR MISSION To provide a broad range of play, leisure, respite and short breaks thus giving support to disabled children and young people, their

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THE CHALLENGERS APPROACH

 To enable children to challenge their impairments through play in a stimulating and safe environment.

 To provide suitable care for disabled children and young people whatever their impairment with appropriate knowledge, skill, competence, initiative and sensitivity.

 To create an atmosphere where self-expression, co-operation, learning and sharing are encouraged, nurtured and supported.

 To create a welcoming and supportive environment and proactively enable young people and their families who use Challengers to participate in the planning and development of our services.

 We never exclude a child on the grounds of the severity of their impairment and we do not set geographical limits - play and leisure opportunities for disabled young people are few and disabled people seldom have a local resource.

 To positively discriminate in favour of disabled young people while inequality of provision exists.

 To uphold and encourage freedom of choice for the individual and so we aim to provide both Exclusive and Inclusive programmes in the communities in which we work.

 To treat each other with respect and consideration.

 To accept responsibility for one’s own actions.

 To conduct all our affairs with regard to individual differences.

 To be sensitive to everyone’s right to privacy and confidentiality.

 To examine what we do and continually try to improve.

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JOB DESCRIPTION: Trust Fundraising Officer

REPORTING TO: Trust Fundraising Manager

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Head of Fundraising, Chief Executive Officer and Board of Trustees

LIAISING WITH: Communications Team, Fundraising Team; Play & Leisure team; Finance; Quality and Compliance Team; Trustees; Volunteers, any other organisations as may become relevant

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Trust Fundraising Officer is a member of a dynamic team of committed and passionate individuals working together to raise the profile of Challengers and maximise funding in support of play and leisure opportunities for disabled children, young people and young adults.

The purpose of this role is to research and secure funding from Trusts, Foundations and grant giving bodies in the UK to support Challengers project. To manage a portfolio of Trusts and Foundations, ensuring relationships are maintained to a high standard, and that reporting to funders is timely and accurate.

Contract Type: 35 hr/ week permanent contract

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  Research and identify appropriate new Trusts, Foundations and grant making bodies and decide the best approach to win support  Develop and submit written applications and funding proposals to secure income from new and existing Trusts, Foundations and grant funding bodies to support Challengers projects.  Maintain a good knowledge and understanding of the aims and objectives of Trusts, Foundations and grant funding bodies to help target approaches to these organisations in a timely manner.  Safeguard relationships with Trusts, Foundations and grant giving bodies by ensuring acknowledgements, credits and thanks are made and fully appropriate to the relationship and funding given.  Maintain clear records of all contacts, activities and funds raised on the Challengers database (Training will be provided).  Monitor, prepare and submit required evaluation forms and progress reports to required deadlines and in adherence to the terms and conditions of the funding given.  Give tours of Challengers schemes to existing and potential donors, ensuring the image of Challengers is represented correctly and in line with current policies and vision.  Research and apply for grants from Local Councillors and councils by applying for suitable projects in their areas and monitoring, preparing and submitting evaluation and progress forms to satisfy funders’ requirements.  Support the wider Challengers Team with the delivery of fundraising events, including some direct work on the event day which may include adhoc evenings and weekends for which time off in lieu will be given.  Represent the charity at presentations, meetings and other functions promoting the work of Challengers and advocating for The Challengers Approach which is based on the Social Model of Disability.  Maintain a safe working environment at all times in accordance with the Challengers health & safety and related policies  Any other duties as shall from time to time be required by the Trust Fundraising Manager, Head of Fundraising or the Chief Executive.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential:

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Desirable:  Experience of working or volunteering in a fundraising environment  Knowledge of the role that grant making organisations play in delivering social value and an understanding of the role of not for profit organisations in the provision of services  Experience of working towards or motivated by achieving targets  Experience of using a database or a willingness and competence to pick up this skill quickly.  Understanding of the issues facing disabled children and young people, their families and carers and of issues surrounding social exclusion  Experience of working with or supporting disabled children and young people, their families and carers.

Application Form

Complete this form and return it by email to [email protected] or post it to HR at Challengers, Stoke Park,

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CHALLENGERS OFFICE USE ONLY Date entered: Interview Our Ref:

WHICH POST ARE YOU APPLYING FOR?

Job role Trust Fundraising Officer Date:

Title (Miss/Mrs/Mr/other) Forename: Surname:

Postal address

Postcode

Email address *

Home Tel Mobile Other Tel

* Please note we do most of our communication via email.

Date of Birth Age - Optional (optional)

Nat Ins No

OTHER DETAILS How did you find out about this vacancy prior to visiting our website?

Do you hold a full driving licence? YES NO

Do you have use of a car? YES NO

If required do you have a permit to work YES NO in the UK?

HEALTH DECLARATION Do you know of any health reasons which would YES prevent you from carrying out the duties intrinsic to this position as outlined in the job description? NO If you ticked ‘yes’, please give details and supply information of any adjustments you will need to make in order to carry out these duties.

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DO YOU NEED TO COMPLETE THE DISCLOSURE FORM? YES NO

IF YES PLEASE COMPLETE THE SECTION ON THE LAST PAGE OF THIS FORM

Please supply any certificates or documents which are relevant to this role

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS (including current course if applicable) Date from Date to College/University Qualification & date if applicable

TRAINING – PLEASE PROVIDE COPIES OF ANY RELEVANT CERTIFICATES Date Course/Certificate Awarding body

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Give details of all previous employments, full and part time, paid or unpaid. List in order, STARTING WITH THE MOST RECENT FIRST.

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SUPPORTING INFORMATION - this section must be completed Please tell us why you are applying for this role, plus any relevant experience to support your application with particular reference to the job description. This statement is crucial to further consideration of your application.

REFERENCES – Please note: Please supply FULL contact details of two people who will provide a reference for you. Please do not supply both from the same place of work or education. ONE MUST BE FROM YOUR CURRENT OR MOST RECENT EMPLOYER OR, IF YOU ARE A FULL- TIME STUDENT, FROM YOUR PLACE OF EDUCATION. REFEREES MAY NOT BE MEMBERS OF YOUR FAMILY.

REFEREE 1 Title (Miss/Mrs/Mr/other): Forename: Surname: Relationship to you: Organisation:

Postal address:

Postcode: Daytime Email (essential): phone: May we contact this person now? YES NO

REFEREE 2 Title (Miss/Mrs/Mr/other): Forename: Surname: Relationship to you: Organisation:

Postal address:

Postcode: Daytime Email (essential): phone: May we contact this person now? YES NO

PLEASE READ AND SIGN THIS SECTION I confirm that the information which I have given is true and complete.* I consent for Challengers to carry out the necessary Disclosure and Barring Service checks, and to monitor status of a check on line using the DBS Update Service if this is subscribed to. I have read and understand the job description and The Challengers Approach.

Signed: Date:

* Any false statements or omissions may result in dismissal.  If you have emailed this form to Challengers, you will need to sign a printed version at interview.

NB: Please complete the Equal Opportunities Section on the following page and, only if applicable to you, the Disclosure.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES MONITORING Challengers is committed to achieving a Play and Leisure service which provides equality of opportunity and freedom from unlawful or unfair discrimination. Our policy covers all aspects of our operations, including recruitment. Please complete this part of the form. This information will be used only in order to monitor our recruitment processes and prevent unfair discrimination on any grounds. Forename: Surname: Male Female Disabled Non-Disabled How would you describe your ethnic background? White & Black Caribbean British Dual White & Black African White Irish heritage White and Asian Other White background Other Mixed background Indian Black Caribbean Asian or Pakistani Black or Asian Black Black African Bangladeshi British British Other Black background Other Asian background

Other ethnic Please feel free to expand or specify: Chinese Chinese group or background

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Title (Miss, Mrs, Mr, other): Forename: Surname: Postal address: Postcode: Details about your criminal record: Date Nature of Offence Place offence occurred and Details of conviction, bindover Court which issued conviction if caution or warning applicable

I declare that the above information is accurate and complete. Signed: Date: It is our policy to employ the most suitable personnel and ensure equality of opportunity in the advancement of employees and not to discriminate against any person on the grounds of age, race, national origin, sex, marital status, disability or sexuality.

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