Research, Content & Stewardship Coordinator

Research, Content and Stewardship Coordinator 

Salary £12,699 - £14,879 – pro rata, 21 hours per week (role evaluation pending)

UWC Atlantic is at the heart of a powerful global movement and at the vanguard of progressive education worldwide.  We are proud to be a part of the UWC family of 18 schools and colleges worldwide – and for our courage to champion the values, ideas and aspirations in which we all believe.  We are driven by the UWC mission to make education a force to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future. It drives everything we do.

We continue to embrace the spirit of those pioneers who not only created the College in Wales in 1962 and launched the UWC movement in 1967 but who also co-created the International Baccalaureate Diploma programme, in collaboration with the International School of Geneva (Ecolint) and UN International School in New York (UNIS).

Our multicultural student body, from over 90 countries every year, comprises young people from vastly differing political, religious, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds.  They are selected to attend UWC Atlantic based on their demonstrated promise and potential, to make a difference in the fields of sustainability, social justice and peace.  These inspirational young people are the next generation of change makers, empowered to go on to careers and lives that create impact locally, nationally and globally.

The Philanthropy, Partnerships and Engagement team, based in London and in Wales is the essential link with these graduates, our alumni community, across cultures and continents, professional spheres and life experiences, to ensure that we stay connected to each other and the UWC values.  The PPE team aims to develop a more inspired, enthused and engaged alumni community and to develop and celebrate a “culture of philanthropy” – a commitment to give time, treasure and talent to support our future ambitions.

This role will be instrumental in utilising research skills to retrieve, synthesise, accurately record and present information as well as developing the pipeline of new prospects which enables the PPE team at UWC Atlantic to engage and build relationships with both existing and new donors most motivated by the UWC’s mission.  

You will be responsible for producing accurate and insightful briefing documents, proposals and project reports for UWC Atlantic fundraisers, the Director of PPE and Lead Advocates to inform fundraising activity, identifying new supporters globally and in the UK, with an interest in UWC Atlantic’s work to help maintain a healthy funding pipeline, establishing a moves management system, working with fundraisers to support intelligent engagement strategies, and a first-rate donor experience by providing accurate and insightful information on existing and potential donors. 

You will have experience in a research or writing environment or alternatively, experience in a fundraising environment for a not for profit organisation along with experience in managing and communicating large volumes of information from a variety of sources.

Your excellent written and communication skills enabling credibility to be built and strong relationships developed with internal and external stakeholders with the appreciation of the importance of understanding donor or client motivations and interests for successful relationship management.  Excellent organisational and planning skills, ability to differentiate tasks appropriately, to work to tight deadlines whilst managing conflicting priorities, excellent influencing, persuasion and negotiations skills, investigative mind, excellent analytical skills and the ability to make intuitive connections.

Confidence and ability to present expert advice through written reports, presentations and during meetings to support the long-term strategic development of the programme. 

To apply for this position please visit our website at: www.atlanticcollege.org/careers to complete an application form, and send to: hr@atlanticcollege.org

Closing date for completed applications is noon on Friday 25th October 2019.

Interviews for this post will take place on Monday 11th November 2019.

UWC Atlantic is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Registered Charity Number: 525761