Tesco Partnership Officer
Job Introduction
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The Tesco Partnership Officer will support the team to deliver and develop the Tesco Charity Partnership, working closely with the Partnership Specialist in the Philanthropy and Partnership Team and counterparts at Tesco, the British Heart Foundation and Cancer Research UK.
Role Responsibility
The role will involve managing multiple projects and events, supporting a diverse network of fundraisers, providing general administrative support and delivering key fundraising activity, including CRMs and till point product activity. The post holder will create engaging materials, help co-ordinate cross-team activity for campaigns such as the Million Steps Challenge and Diabetes Week, and support the partnership specialist with the creation of reports for the Steering and CEO groups, co-ordinate the production and distribution of merchandise and fundraising packs, and ensure that donor records, project plans and financial reports are kept up to date.
The Ideal Candidate
- Excellent communications skills
- Experience of working with senior staff and volunteers
- Able to build strong relationships, both internally and externally
- Ability to manage workload and prioritise
- Good written skills
Package Description
What we can offer you:
- Generous annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays
- A Cash Healthcare Plan (giving you up to £1,600 towards a range of out of pocket health expenses like new glasses, dentist, chiropractor or osteopath appointments)
- Early finish Friday and flexible working
- Discounts on gym membership and days out
- Employee assistance programme to give you support on any issues that come up in life
- Annual season ticket loan
- Very active social scene including sport teams, gardening and other activities
- Generous pension provision, life assurance and permanent health insurance
About the Company
Diabetes is the most potentially devastating – and fastest growing – health crisis of our time, requiring ongoing high-quality care and support. There are currently 4.5 million people in the UK living with diabetes, and 11.9 million more at increased risk of getting Type 2 diabetes. Those diagnosed face the risk of life-changing, and life-limiting, complications, unless they are given the very best care and the support they need to manage their condition well. As a society we need to work together now – and take action now – to fund critical research, improve healthcare and treatment, and prevent yet more people developing this potentially life-threatening condition.
Diabetes UK is a forward thinking and commercially focused organisation, and is the leading charity for the 4.5 million people with the condition in the UK.
As we continue to improve our processes, through continual development and change, this is an exciting time to join us. With established funding streams and following on from the success of our previous five-year plan, we are in a strong position to continue developing and responding to changing environments.
We rely heavily upon the expertise and motivation of our staff in order to work towards our many aims and meet objectives. We aim to be an equal opportunity employer; the organisation recognises and respects the value and diversity of all. We gladly make the adjustments required for people with disabilities to join us. Our diverse functions mean that we can offer you a wide range of rewarding career opportunities.
Diabetes UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable and expects all staff and volunteers to actively support this commitment.
Diabetes UK recognises and respects the value and diversity of all.
We have a vision of a world where diabetes can do no harm – if you’d like to be part of that, why not join us?
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