NKF Recruitment

Title – NKF Fundraising Manager

Organisation – National Kidney Federation

Salary – £28k- £35k dependent upon experience.

Location – Worksop, Nottinghamshire, or Home based with regular attendance at Worksop

Description – The NKF is at present embarking on a carefully managed and crucial expansion to meet the needs of rising user numbers and is seeking a full-time employed fundraiser, offering a unique opportunity for an experienced and successful person to make a significant contribution to the development of a respected Charity working in the field of improving the lives of renal patients, their carers and families.

Reporting directly to the CEO and in close liaison with Trustees, the successful candidate will bring a wealth of experience, knowledge and contacts to the role and will have the skillset and confidence to make an immediate impact.

The role can be home-based, although regular attendance at the Worksop based HQ would be necessary, as would regular travel throughout the United Kingdom.

Candidates will be expected to bring contacts with potential donors in the UK and will have a successful track record of securing substantial funds and organising major events. The main targets for our fundraising efforts will be through events, supporters, major donors, and corporates.

The post holder will be expected to lead in developing a strategy for the organisation, prioritising the development of a volunteer base, funding sources accordingly, and in managing relationships with renal units, KPAs and the volunteers. A strong communications and negotiating background is a pre-requisite.

The post holder will be able to capitalise on the charity’s outstanding reputation in its field and will receive the full support of existing staff, and the Trustees.

The post is full-time and flexible working will be necessary. The salary of £28k- £35k is dependent upon experience. The Charity is based in Worksop.

Applicants should send an application letter and full CV to Timothy F Statham OBE, National Kidney Federation, The Point, Coach Road, Shireoaks, Worksop, Notts S81 8BW – Tel (01909) 544999.

Title – Assistant Office Manager

Organisation – National Kidney Federation

Salary – Dependent upon experience

Location – Worksop, Nottinghamshire, with occasional meetings at other locations

Description – The National Kidney Federation (NKF) is a national registered charity, committed to improving the lives of the UK’s estimated 44,000 kidney patients.

The NKF seeks to appoint a male or female Assistant Office Manager at its Worksop HQ. The successful candidate will be required to assist with the day to day running of the office. Essential requirements are to be a team player, have a flexible approach to work, and possess excellent communication, leadership, administration and computer skills.

The ability to take minutes is essential, as is a willingness to undertake very occasional weekend working at locations other than Worksop. Experience of using database and computer accounts packages would be advantageous (Microsoft Office, Progress CRM and Sage accounts are installed) as would an empathy with kidney patients and the problems they face (the NKF has trained operators manning a National patient helpline).

Salary would be dependent upon experience. A non-contributory pension scheme is payable after two years service.

The NKF is a growing charity looking for applicants willing to offer a long term commitment.

Please apply in writing quoting Ref P31 and send a CV and covering letter to:-

Margaret Parkin, Office Manager, The Point, Coach Road, Shireoaks, Worksop, Notts S81 8BW. Closing date 27 November 2009

Title – NKF Advocacy Officer

Organisation – National Kidney Federation

Salary – Salary by negotiation

Location – based from applicants home — but with training away from home

Description – The NKF seeks people (perhaps Kidney Patients) to be Advocacy Officers in the UK. These paid position are either full time or part time and full training is provided. These positions require dedication, patience and above all a caring nature and diplomacy. NKF Advocacy Officers also require a degree of “Steel” when standing up to authority figures.

If you think that you have what it takes, please write to Tim Statham, Chief Executive, at National Kidney Federation, The Point, Coach Road, Shireoaks, Worksop, Notts S81 8BW – mark your envelope “Private and Confidential”.

Please quote Reference P32 and enclose a letter explaining what you believe you could bring to the position and enclose a CV if appropriate.

Title – Helpline Advisor

Organisation – National Kidney Federation

Salary – Negotiable between £15,000 and £18,000 pa

Location – Worksop, Nottinghamshire

Description — The National Kidney Federation (NKF) is a national registered charity, committed to improving the lives of the UK’s estimated 44,000 kidney patients.

The NKF is looking to appoint a full-time Helpline Advisor at its Worksop office. The successful candidate will be required to contribute to the smooth running of the office including dealing with the National Kidney Patients’ Helpline enquiries. Essential requirements are to be a team player, have a flexible approach to work, excellent communication administration and computer skills. An empathy with kidney patients and the problems they face would be an advantage. Salary negotiable between £15,000 and £18,000 pa, pension scheme available.

Please send CV and covering letter to Office Manager, The Point, Coach Road, Shireoaks, Worksop, Nottinghamshire S81 8BW. Closing date Friday 10th September 2010.

Registered Charity 1106735. The NKF is an Equal Opportunities Employer.