• AWARE NI Corporate Fundraising Lead

    Application Form

  • Closing date: 4pm on Friday 25th September 2026

    Interview dates: Week commencing 5th October 2026

    📍 Belfast or Derry Office (hybrid working 60/40 split after induction available)
    📃 Permanent
    🕑 Full time 30-35 hours per week (salary will be pro rata for under 35 hours)
    💰 Salary: £32,500 plus 3% employer pension contribution

    Please read the accompanying Job Description and Personal Specification (found in the Job Information Pack) before completing this Application Form.

    Application Forms received after the closing date will not be considered.

    Please note that all personal information contained on this form will be treated in the strictest confidence and compliance with the Data Protection Act 1998.

  • 1. Personal Details

  • Do you have a right to work in the UK?*

  • 2. Qualifications and Employment

  • 3. Shortlisting Criteria Questions

    We will use this section to shortlist candidates for interview. We reserve the right to interview only those candidates who best demonstrate how they meet the criteria.

    Please tick to indicate if you meet the criteria, and then provide as much detail as possible. using the box below.

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent, or 3 years experience in a similar role.*
  • 0/600
  • Demonstrable experience in a fundraising role, supporting the development and delivery of fundraising strategies to meet organisational objectives*
  • 0/600
  • Proven track record in corporate fundraising, securing and managing strategic partnerships and generating sustainable six-figure annual income.*
  • 0/600
  • Experience of identifying, cultivating, and stewarding corporate supporters, sponsors, and business partnerships to achieve income and engagement targets.*
  • 0/500
  • Experience of building and maintaining effective relationships with senior stakeholders and external partners.*
  • 0/500
  • Experience of monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on corporate fundraising performance, using insights and data to inform future strategy and maximise income opportunities.*
  • 0/500
  • Experience of managing fundraising pipelines, forecasting income, and identifying new corporate opportunities for business development and partnership growth.*
  • 0/500
  • Experience of using CRM systems to manage supporter relationships, track fundraising activity, analyse performance, and produce management reports.*
  • 0/500

  • 4. References

    Please name two referees who must not be relatives. At least one of your referees should have knowledge of your present work in a supervisory/managerial capacity and can be contacted for a report.

  • May we contact your references prior to interview?*

  • 5. Rehabilitation of Offenders

    Despite the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Northern Ireland) Order 1978, you must, because of the nature of Health and Personal Social Services work, disclose all information concerning convictions (if any) in a Court of Law, no matter when they occurred.  In the event of appointment, failure to disclose all previous convictions will result in dismissal.  All information will be treated in confidence and will only be taken into account when absolutely necessary.

    Recruitment of Ex-offender and Data Retention/Disposal policies are available on request.

    A criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position with AWARE. Please disclose if there is any reason why you cannot work in regulated activity.

  • Do you have any criminal convictions?*

  • 6. Driving License

     

  • Do you hold a current full driving license?*

  • 7. Holiday Arrangements

     

  • 8. Declaration and Signature 

  • I declare that the information in this application form, to the best of my knowledge, is true and complete. I understand that this role will be subject to both satisfactory references and where necessary a satisfactory background check by AccessNI. AccessNI Code of practice is available on request or at www.accessni.gov.uk

    A candidate found to have knowingly given false information or to have wilfully suppressed material fact will be disqualified or if appointed dismissed. Only applications containing all the information sought will be considered.

    To facilitate a manageable shortlist, AWARE has the right to enhance selection criteria. Only information contained on this application form will be considered at the shortlisting stage.

  • Date*
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    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year

  • Monitoring Form

    Private and Confidential

  • We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.  We do not discriminate on the grounds of religious belief or political opinion.  We practice equality of opportunity in employment and select the best person for the job.

    To demonstrate our commitment to equality in employment, we need to monitor the community background of our applicants and employees, as required by the Fair Employment and Treatment (NI) Order 1998.

    Regardless of whether we practice religion, most of us in Northern Ireland are seen as either Catholic or Protestant.  Therefore, we ask you to indicate your community background by ticking the box below.

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  • Please indicate whether you are:*

  • If you do not complete this questionnaire, we are encouraged to use the “residuary” method, which means that we can make a determination on the basis of personal information on file/application form.

    Please note that it is a criminal offence under the legislation for a person to “give false information in connection with the preparation of the monitoring return”

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