Placement Overview

Sovereign provides a range of administrative and management support services for charities. The Charity Specialist provides direct support to trustees and managers throughout the charity sector.

Generic Job Description for a Charity Specialist

Charity Specialists may undertake a variety of functions depending on the size and sector of the organisation that they work for. They may undertake a variety of Charity related tasks in a small organisation or specialise in one area in a larger organisation.

Typical responsibilities include applying for grants, administration, budget setting, dealing with volunteers, fundraising, PR, and networking activities.
 

Skills:

• Good communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Good organisation and time management
• Commitment
• Creativity
• Initiative
• Research and planning skills
• Understanding of the commercial world

Pay:

• £13,000 - £20,000 depending on type of organisation
• £50,000 or more with experience 

Please not that salary figures are a guide only. Actual salaries may vary depending on the organisation and geographical location

Hours:

• Typically 9-5, Monday – Friday
• Evening and weekend work may be required to meet deadlines

Environment:

• Office based
• Some travelling may be required to meetings 

Qualifications:

• A degree or HND in a business or sociology related subject is valuable
• Experience working for the Voluntary Sector is useful

Training:

• Short courses are available specifically for people working in the Voluntary Sector 

Opportunities:

• There are about 153,000 charities in the UK
• Jobs are available throughout the UK, but many large charities have their headquarters in London or other big cities
• Opportunities to work in overseas locations may be available

Links:

www.institute-of-fundraising.org.uk  - Institute of Fundraising

www.charitypeople.co.uk  - Charity People

www.dsc.org.uk - Directory of Social Change (DSC)