Consulting Fundraiser

Who we are The Scottish Schools Pipes and Drums Trust is a registered charity that promotes and supports school and youth pipe bands throughout Scotland. We have extensive relationships with autonomous school groups, local authorities and third-party organisations who share our interests in this field. What we are looking for an entrepreneurial and driven person holding extensive experience of fundraising and with a genuine interest in making it easier for local volunteer groups to raise funds for their pipe-bands. There is tremendous scope for sponsorships and grants as well as creating opportunities for local people to leave gifts in their will, and helping to boost cost-effective event fundraising. Have you had extensive experience of fundraising and want to play a part in making this easier for others? Are you interested in innovative landscape design as well as improving garden maintenance designing local fund raising schemes and templates as well as guiding volunteers into thinking the unthinkable?, None specified

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The Scottish Schools Pipes and Drums Trust helps protect and expand Scotland’s musical heritage, and supports young people to develop skills for life, learning and work. The Trust develops and sustains piping and drumming in state schools with a focus on disadvantaged and remote areas. School pipe bands help pupils develop skills that include teamwork, resilience, community spirit and confidence. The Trust runs a free national instrument library, works in communities in 20 local education authorities, provides paid apprenticeships, and organises the annual Scottish Schools Pipe Band Championships.

Pension: Statutory or up to 10% employer contribution on a matched basis Holiday: 35 days per annum pro rata