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We are looking for someone with outstanding planning and organisational skills to join our small team:

Job Title:  Executive Administrator, The Stradivari Trust.

Reporting:  To Board of Trustees.

Location:  The office is based in Great Chesterford, Essex, but it is expected that the successful candidate will be based remotely most of the time.

Contract:  Freelance.

Probation Period:  Three months.

Start Date:  12th June for training with current Executive Administrator, who is changing role within the organisation.

We are looking for a self-motivated, freelance Executive Administrator to run the Stradivari Trust, a registered charity which raises funds to acquire fine stringed instruments for world-class musicians.  This position is a great opportunity for someone with a broad portfolio of commercial and charitable experience, who is well versed in managing and delivering various projects to the highest standard.  Adept at working with multiple stakeholders and managing numerous deadlines, you will drive projects from conception to successful completion.  Exceptional communication and project management skills are essential to this role.

The ideal candidate will be confident and experienced with briefings for stakeholders and suppliers. With a current working knowledge of the charitable sector, you will be well-versed in being accountable for the successful completion of fundraising projects within target and within budget.

The Stradivari Trust provides an opportunity for the right candidate to join a unique organisation where expectations are high, but the work is truly rewarding, particularly for a candidate with a passion for classical music.

It is anticipated that the successful candidate will be educated to degree level, with a good working knowledge of MS Office packages.

This is a freelance role, based on an average of 2-3 days per week.

The closing date for this position is 27th May 2023.

The interviews for this position will take place week commencing 5th June 2023.

Main duties of the job

• Fundraising:  you will develop and manage of portfolio of current and prospective donors to cultivate and manage successful relationships with HNWIs and other targets;
• Events:  you will personally design and manage events to showcase musicians to potential donors in Cambridge and London;
• Scheme management:  you will actively manage all Stradivari Trust instrument schemes, including annual valuations, insurance renewals and share buybacks, keeping financial records online;
• PR/marketing:  you will be responsible for generating materials for the website on a regular basis, as well as creating and distributing a newsletter newsletter, normally twice a year;
  Finances:  you will be responsible for managing all Stradivari Trust financial transactions, working with an external Accountant;
• General admin:  you will be responsible for the safe storage and filing of all Stradivari Trust records both digitally and in hard copy where appropriate, as well as overseeing (with assistance) the IT needs of the Trust, and purchasing stationery items as appropriate.

Person specification

Outstanding interpersonal skills with a self-starter attitude and cultural understanding are required alongside the confidence to work with various stakeholders including HNWIs, professional world-class musicians and stringed instrument dealers, as well as the ability to set up and maintain impeccable legal and financial records.  A passion for classical music and knowledge of the music world would be advantageous.  Membership of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising is preferable but not essential.

Experience

• Strong planning and organisational skills;
• Extensive experience in a fundraising role at a senior level;
• Proven track record of successfully meeting fundraising targets;
• Successful track record of event management;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Ability to learn quickly and a ‘can do’ attitude;
• Excellent computer literacy, including MS Office;
• Proven financial literacy;
• Excellent time management skills;
• Ability to use own initiative;
• Accuracy and attention to detail;
• Some flexibility around working hours will be required including evenings and weekends.

Please apply by sending your c.v. and a covering letter to Kate Flannery Lee at instrument.schemes@googlemail.com