JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE Development Officer (4 Days/30 hours a week)
ORGANISATION Peter Le Marchant Trust.
LOCATION Loughborough, Leicestershire
SALARY £20,000 per annum
RESPONCSIBLE TO Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
ROLE SUMMARY The Peter Le Marchant Trust is one of the longest serving and busiest canal boat charities in the UK. The charity was founded in 1976 to provide day trips and holidays on accessible canal boats for people living with physical disabilities, older people, people living in relative poverty and young people primarily from marginalised communities.
In a typical year we will serve over 5,500 passengers and provide over 320 trips, running a seven day a week service. We have a staff team of 1 full-time CEO and a part-time administrator and workshop coordinator. Importantly we have over 130 dedicated volunteers who skipper and crew our boats, a workshop team who maintain our boats and a gardening team who maintain our gardens.
The Development Officer will report directly to the CEO and work across the charity writing grant applications, fundraising, implementing projects and coordinating volunteers. You will be joining a highly motivated charity that makes a big impact in the local community. This is a great opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of the people who use our charity and help us to deliver meaningful outcomes for them. As well as supporting us in expanding the key services and projects we implement.
We’re looking for a dynamic self-starter, who’s an excellent communicator, with an open-minded attitude, and a welcoming personality, who enjoys working and getting on with a diverse array of people. Ideally you will have experience of fundraising in the voluntary or charitable sector.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
Internal
CEO Administrator Workshop Coordinator Trustees Volunteers Passengers Customers Visitors Corporate and business Other Charites External
Partnerships Other charities Corporates and businesses Grant givers Trusts Foundations ROLE DESCRIPTION
1. Projects & Profile
- To plan and deliver the Trust’s innovative Health and Wellbeing programme.
- To plan and deliver the Trust’s Seasonal trip programme.
- To support the office and CEO in organising key events and work programmes.
- Engaging with beneficiaries, building relationships with stakeholders, and promoting the charity's mission.
- To support and assist the CEO with partnership working
- To support the Trusts Marketing, Communication and Promotion work programmes.
2. Fundraising and Grants
- To create, maintain and expand a database of supporters, trusts, foundations and grant giving organisations
- To establish a programme of applications to trusts, foundations and grant giving organisations for funds
- With the CEO to develop and implement a programme of business and corporate contacts, sponsorship and activities.
- To identify and work on new initiatives for fundraising
- To control and monitor the charities Gift Aid register 3. General
To liaise with the CEO, Administrator & Operations Coordinator, to cover office arrangements. Managing budgets, handling paperwork, and providing administrative support to staff and volunteers. With the CEO support the trust Volunteer Management programme Maintain the Trust’s website, and internal databases, where required. To support the charity’s boat booking system To develop the charity’s shop initiative to encourage income Work closely with CEO and Trust staff on projects, initiatives and attend staff meetings. Other Duties
Any other duties as may be requested from time to time by the CEO. Ensure that all activities are compliant with law, best practice and the charity’s policies and procedures. Travel within the UK as well as attend events and meetings outside of normal working hours as required As a member of the team to conduct yourself and work and self to a high standard of professionalism and timeliness, being responsible and polite with all stakeholders. To be collaborative with, and considerate and supportive of, charity colleagues as we work together to meet the common goal of delivering the charity’s strategy to maximum impact.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Application = A, Interview = I, Presentation = P
AREA
SPECIFICATION
ESSENTIAL/ DESIRABLE
METHODS TO TEST CRITERIA
Education/
Qualification
Educated to A level or equivalent
E
A
Experience
Relevant experience of fundraising.
E
A, I, P
Experience of applying for grants
E
A, I, P
Relevant experience in project and programme management
E
A, I, P
Knowledge
A thorough understanding of the voluntary sector
D
A, I
Grants
A good understanding of grants and fundraising
E
A, I
Skills and Abilities
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with diverse groups.
E
A, I,P
Excellent oral and written communication skills for engaging with volunteers and stakeholders, writing reports and promoting the charity's aims and objectives
E
A, I, P
Well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships and partnerships with volunteers, passengers and partners
E
A, I, P
Proficiency in using digital communication tools and social media platforms.
E
A, I
Organisational skills to ensure the smooth running of the charity
E
A, I
Research, analysis and planning skills
E
A, I
Time management skills with the ability to multi-task and priorities
E
A, I
The ability to learn quickly and adapt.
E
A, I
Personal Qualities
Strong interest and commitment to PLMT’s activities and outcomes
E
A, I
Positive and proactive
E
A, I
Performance and target driven
E
A, I
Ability to work on your own initiative and part of a team
E
A,I
Other Requirements
Ability to work flexibly, occasional evenings and weekends
E
I
GENERAL DUTIES
To always comply with the requirements of the Health & Safety regulations under the Health & Safety at Work Act (1974) and to take responsibility for the health and safety and welfare of others in the working environment, ensuring that agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment. To always comply with PLMT’s Data Protection Policy. Also to respect confidentiality of information about staff, donors, patients and health service business, and particularly the confidentiality of electronically stored personal data in line with GDPR. The charity is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. A copy of our policy is available on request. The charity operates a no-smoking policy. You should familiarise yourself with the requirements of PLMT in respect of its suite of policies. The role description gives a general outline of the duties of the post and is not intended to be an inflexible or finite list of tasks. It may be varied, from time to time, after consultation with the post holder. All appointments within PLMT are subject to references being sought. Any other duties as designated by your manager and which are commensurate with the grade. NB. The role description reflects the current position and may change emphasis or detail in the light of subsequent developments, in consultation with the post holder.
APPLYING FOR TIS ROLE
To apply please send in your CV and two sides of A4 stating how your experiences, skills and abilities meet the key elements of the job description and specification to timmarren@plmt.org.uk.
If you have any questions, please email timmarren@plmt.org.uk
Closing date for applications: 23.59, Monday 30th of June 2025
Interviews: Week commencing 28th July 2025
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE Development Officer (4 Days/30 hours a week)
ORGANISATION Peter Le Marchant Trust.
LOCATION Loughborough, Leicestershire
SALARY £20,000 per annum
RESPONCSIBLE TO Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
ROLE SUMMARY The Peter Le Marchant Trust is one of the longest serving and busiest canal boat charities in the UK. The charity was founded in 1976 to provide day trips and holidays on accessible canal boats for people living with physical disabilities, older people, people living in relative poverty and young people primarily from marginalised communities.
In a typical year we will serve over 5,500 passengers and provide over 320 trips, running a seven day a week service. We have a staff team of 1 full-time CEO and a part-time administrator and workshop coordinator. Importantly we have over 130 dedicated volunteers who skipper and crew our boats, a workshop team who maintain our boats and a gardening team who maintain our gardens.
The Development Officer will report directly to the CEO and work across the charity writing grant applications, fundraising, implementing projects and coordinating volunteers. You will be joining a highly motivated charity that makes a big impact in the local community. This is a great opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of the people who use our charity and help us to deliver meaningful outcomes for them. As well as supporting us in expanding the key services and projects we implement.
We’re looking for a dynamic self-starter, who’s an excellent communicator, with an open-minded attitude, and a welcoming personality, who enjoys working and getting on with a diverse array of people. Ideally you will have experience of fundraising in the voluntary or charitable sector.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
Internal
CEO Administrator Workshop Coordinator Trustees Volunteers Passengers Customers Visitors Corporate and business Other Charites External
Partnerships Other charities Corporates and businesses Grant givers Trusts Foundations ROLE DESCRIPTION
1. Projects & Profile
- To plan and deliver the Trust’s innovative Health and Wellbeing programme.
- To plan and deliver the Trust’s Seasonal trip programme.
- To support the office and CEO in organising key events and work programmes.
- Engaging with beneficiaries, building relationships with stakeholders, and promoting the charity's mission.
- To support and assist the CEO with partnership working
- To support the Trusts Marketing, Communication and Promotion work programmes.
2. Fundraising and Grants
- To create, maintain and expand a database of supporters, trusts, foundations and grant giving organisations
- To establish a programme of applications to trusts, foundations and grant giving organisations for funds
- With the CEO to develop and implement a programme of business and corporate contacts, sponsorship and activities.
- To identify and work on new initiatives for fundraising
- To control and monitor the charities Gift Aid register 3. General
To liaise with the CEO, Administrator & Operations Coordinator, to cover office arrangements. Managing budgets, handling paperwork, and providing administrative support to staff and volunteers. With the CEO support the trust Volunteer Management programme Maintain the Trust’s website, and internal databases, where required. To support the charity’s boat booking system To develop the charity’s shop initiative to encourage income Work closely with CEO and Trust staff on projects, initiatives and attend staff meetings. Other Duties
Any other duties as may be requested from time to time by the CEO. Ensure that all activities are compliant with law, best practice and the charity’s policies and procedures. Travel within the UK as well as attend events and meetings outside of normal working hours as required As a member of the team to conduct yourself and work and self to a high standard of professionalism and timeliness, being responsible and polite with all stakeholders. To be collaborative with, and considerate and supportive of, charity colleagues as we work together to meet the common goal of delivering the charity’s strategy to maximum impact.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Application = A, Interview = I, Presentation = P
AREA
SPECIFICATION
ESSENTIAL/ DESIRABLE
METHODS TO TEST CRITERIA
Education/
Qualification
Educated to A level or equivalent
E
A
Experience
Relevant experience of fundraising.
E
A, I, P
Experience of applying for grants
E
A, I, P
Relevant experience in project and programme management
E
A, I, P
Knowledge
A thorough understanding of the voluntary sector
D
A, I
Grants
A good understanding of grants and fundraising
E
A, I
Skills and Abilities
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with diverse groups.
E
A, I,P
Excellent oral and written communication skills for engaging with volunteers and stakeholders, writing reports and promoting the charity's aims and objectives
E
A, I, P
Well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships and partnerships with volunteers, passengers and partners
E
A, I, P
Proficiency in using digital communication tools and social media platforms.
E
A, I
Organisational skills to ensure the smooth running of the charity
E
A, I
Research, analysis and planning skills
E
A, I
Time management skills with the ability to multi-task and priorities
E
A, I
The ability to learn quickly and adapt.
E
A, I
Personal Qualities
Strong interest and commitment to PLMT’s activities and outcomes
E
A, I
Positive and proactive
E
A, I
Performance and target driven
E
A, I
Ability to work on your own initiative and part of a team
E
A,I
Other Requirements
Ability to work flexibly, occasional evenings and weekends
E
I
GENERAL DUTIES
To always comply with the requirements of the Health & Safety regulations under the Health & Safety at Work Act (1974) and to take responsibility for the health and safety and welfare of others in the working environment, ensuring that agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment. To always comply with PLMT’s Data Protection Policy. Also to respect confidentiality of information about staff, donors, patients and health service business, and particularly the confidentiality of electronically stored personal data in line with GDPR. The charity is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. A copy of our policy is available on request. The charity operates a no-smoking policy. You should familiarise yourself with the requirements of PLMT in respect of its suite of policies. The role description gives a general outline of the duties of the post and is not intended to be an inflexible or finite list of tasks. It may be varied, from time to time, after consultation with the post holder. All appointments within PLMT are subject to references being sought. Any other duties as designated by your manager and which are commensurate with the grade. NB. The role description reflects the current position and may change emphasis or detail in the light of subsequent developments, in consultation with the post holder.
APPLYING FOR TIS ROLE
To apply please send in your CV and two sides of A4 stating how your experiences, skills and abilities meet the key elements of the job description and specification to timmarren@plmt.org.uk.
If you have any questions, please email timmarren@plmt.org.uk
Interviews: Week commencing 28th July 2025
