Development Coordinator
Location: London/Hybrid
Start date: December 12, 2024
Deadline for applications: November 29, 2024
Salary: £38,000-£40,000
About us
10 Windsor Walk (10WW) is a Community Interest Company established by local therapists concerned to address the provision of intensive psychological services for those most in need.
We meet the needs of local psychoanalysts, psychotherapists and the local community by providing psychotherapy treatment rooms and space for training and events related to developing psychotherapy services.
More than this, we are a hub where therapists and psychoanalysts can meet, work together and exchange ideas on developing the practice as a whole.
-Affordable treatment: We run low- and no-fee psychotherapy for those in need in the local community, alongside Trainees from the Institute of Psychoanalysis who offer low fee psychoanalysis.
-Community space: We run a weekly therapeutic playgroup for parents and toddlers seeking sanctuary in South London. Other public programmes include a monthly Psychoanalytic Film Club and we are also developing a therapeutic community garden.
-Education centre: We host lectures, seminars, steering groups and specialist training for psychotherapists, psychoanalysts, NHS staff and the general public.
About the role
We’re seeking a Development Coordinator with a strong background in successful grant writing and funder relationship management. This role will focus on researching and securing grant funding. We’re a small team looking for someone who wants to be a key part of our mission-driven work and play an integral role in helping us grow and make a meaningful impact. You will work remotely and attend regular meetings at 10 Windsor Walk (London SE5) in addition to delivering occasional events for 10WW supporters. You will sit within the core 10WW team, working with the Centre Manager to align funding efforts with program needs and organisational priorities. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing grant applications, building and managing funder partnerships, and ensuring accurate reporting and compliance in line with funding requirements. If you're passionate about making a difference in mental health and skilled at fostering funding relationships, we’d like to hear from you.
Key info:
Salary - £38,000-£40,000 per year pro rata, with added benefits.
Responsible to - Clinical Director.
Reports - Administrator (shared line management with Centre Manager).
Contracted hours - Part time 0.4 contract (2 days a week), hybrid and flexible working hours with some attendance at 10WW for in-person meetings.
Pension - NEST scheme with 5% employer contribution.
Key relationships (internal) - Clinical Director and other Directors, Advisory Board, Finance Committee, Centre Manager, Administrator.
Key relationships (external) - Accountants, Grant Managers and Funders.
Job Description
Responsibilities:
Grant Research & Identification: Ongoing research of potential funding opportunities and grants that align with our mission and programme goals.
Grant Application & Management: Prepare, submit, and manage grant applications, ensuring all deadlines, requirements, and compliance standards are met. 10WW currently has a relationship with around eight funders.
Funding Tracker Maintenance: Maintain a detailed funding tracker to monitor application timelines, reporting deadlines, and funding statuses. This also includes setting internal deadlines with colleagues to aid any grant writing or management.
Board & Financial Reporting: Regularly report on funding status, grant progress, and financial metrics to the 10WW Advisory Board and Finance Committee.
Funder Relationship Management: Establish and maintain positive relationships with funders, providing updates and fostering long-term support.
Internal Goal Setting: Collaborate with the team to set realistic funding and development goals, tracking progress and discuss strategies as needed.
Individual Giving & Donations: Develop and manage an individual giving programme. 10WW currently has a PayPal Donate page.
Communications & Marketing: Work with the 10WW administrative team on a communications and marketing strategy, focusing on MailChimp and LinkedIn.
This is a description of the job as it is presently constituted. It is the practice of 10WW to examine job descriptions occasionally and to update them to ensure they relate to the job as then being performed, or to incorporate whatever changes are being proposed.
Person Specification - Skills & Experience Required:
Grant Writing & Fundraising Knowledge: Demonstrated experience in applying for and managing grants, with a proven track record of securing multi-year grant and donation income.
Excellent Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively engage with funders, board members, and team members.
Organisational & Time Management Abilities: Exceptional organisational skills, with a strong ability to prioritise tasks, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines consistently.
Proficiency in Google Workspace: Solid experience with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive) to manage documents, create reports, and maintain shared resources, with a focus on Google Sheets.
Relationship Building: Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with funders, partners, and internal teams, focusing on long-term collaboration and support.
Detail-Oriented & Analytical: Attentive to detail, with strong analytical skills for tracking funding progress, compliance, and reporting accuracy.
Self-Motivated & Collaborative: A proactive, self-driven individual who enjoys working independently while also collaborating effectively with team members.
Other Experience: An understanding of clinical services is ideal. Experience of working within small charitable organisations would be a bonus.
Flexibility: Having the capacity to work flexible hours is ideal. Being able to attend in person meetings at 10WW one to three times a month is essential.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit a (1 page max) cover letter along with a CV to be sent to centremanager@10windsorwalk.org.uk with ‘Development Coordinator’ in the subject line. Closing date for applications is Friday the 29th November.
Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and references will be required.
Accessibility:
If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application or interview process, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate this.
Equal Opportunities Statement:
10 Windsor Walk Community Interest Company complies with the Equality Act 2010. We believe in fair treatment of all our employees and commit to promoting diversity in our employment practices. We do not discriminate in employment based on race, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, marital status, medical history, parental status or genetic information. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.
Contact email: centremanager@10windsorwalk.org.uk
Website: https://www.10windsorwalk.org.uk/