Thames21 is the voice for London’s waterways. We work hand in hand with communities to improve rivers, canals and ponds for social and environmental benefit through: practical, educational and awareness-raising projects. Our army of volunteers enhance protect and fight for the capitals’ wide network of waterways, which provide vital habitat for wildlife and much needed green space in one of the most densely populated cities in Europe.
Once connected to the river, community interests often develop into a wide range of further activities such as wildlife habitat creation, riverside planting, and art and education programmes. Restorative ecology is also something Thames21 gets involved in, primarily on the tributaries of the tidal section of the Thames. This often takes the form of habitat restoration, including: constructing improvements to river banks, planting aquatic plants on these improvements to benefit fish and macro-invertebrates, and building dead-hedges to benefit nesting birds, to name but a few.
Initially established as a research project in 1994, Thames21 became an independent registered charity in 2004 and today has nearly 10,000 volunteers on waterways across London.
At present Thames21 has 24 staff members, some of whom are based in our main office close to Cannon Street Station, others are based in our Bow Lock Office, in the heart of East London, others are home based and work in the heart of local communities.
Our vibrant and growing charity has an opportunity for a energetic voluntary member of the team to develop and deliver new income opportunities as well as assisting to manage existing supporter relationships. We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual who will support the Fundraising Officer in delivering the fundraising strategy.
Your role will include:
Representing Thames21 in a professional manner at corporate presentations as well as community and corporate events
- Supporting the charity’s grant fundraising activity
- Develop and maintain good corporate and donor relationships
- Increasing funds by researching and targeting charitable trusts.
- Help organising and delivering corporate events around waterways
- Support social media and marketing activity
- Help with income processing
- Liaise with Thames21 staff
- Provide input to developing new and imaginative fundraising ideas
- Raising awareness of the charity and its work, at both local and national level
You will have the opportunity to:
- Gain a wide range of experience in all areas of trust fundraising, corporate partnership and communications
- Learn the fundamental steps in securing project funding
- Understand the key drivers that encourage corporate partnerships
- A chance to enhance your work experience with a leading charity in the not-for-profit sector
- The opportunity to help to promote the importance of protecting London’s waterways
- Take part in practical activities in and around water with volunteers
- Learn and experience the key elements of planning and delivering waterway events
- Gain knowledge about community engagement in the environmental and voluntary sector
- Gain valuable skills and experience for your CV
- Put learning into practice in a safe and supported environment
- Explore London’s waterways and meet local communities and people
- Be part of a successful and dynamic environmental charity
- Be part of a lively and committed team
- Make a real difference to the health of London’s waterways
To apply, please email your CV and a covering letter, stating why you would like to apply for the position and what you feel you could bring to the role to:
adrian.spalding@thames21.org.uk by 5pm Friday 31st July 2015
Interviews will be held during the week commencing 10th August 2015
