Office / Admin Services / HR Management
Fundraising Officer
Location: Derry
Reports To: Managing Director
Responsible To: Directors
Contract: Fixed-Term (12 Months), with potential to extend for a further 12 months
Salary: Based on relevant experience and qualifications
Working Hours: Full-time or part-time considered (flexible working arrangements available)
About Aspace2 is a registered charity and Community Interest Company (CIC) based in the Northwest of Ireland. We are dedicated to supporting individuals with learning, physical,
and sensory disabilities, as well as those with autism and complex needs. Through our programmes, we aim to enable people to learn, grow, and lead more independent and fulfilling lives.
Aspace2 reinvests all profits into services that make a real difference to our trainees and service users. Our activities include:
- Day Opportunities - person-centered support to develop life skills and independence.
- The Factory Floor Catering School - training adults with additional needs in catering and hospitality skills.
- Aspace2 Coffee Shop @ The Alley Theatre - a social enterprise café providing real-world work experience.
- Multi-Sensory Studios - therapeutic spaces for individuals of all ages with sensory or developmental needs.
Role Summary
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Fundraising Officer to lead on securing the financial support needed to deliver the MS2 project and sustain ongoing services provided by both Aspace2 CIC and Aspace2 Multi-Sensory Centre.This fixed-term role will focus on identifying funding opportunities, preparing compelling applications, and building lasting relationships with funders, donors, and community partners.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Fundraising
- Develop and implement a robust fundraising strategy aligned with Aspace2’s short- and
- long-term goals.
- Research and identify funding streams from statutory bodies, trusts, foundations, and
- corporate sponsors - including National Lottery funding and disability-focused grants.
- Grant Writing & Fundraising Applications
- Lead on the preparation and submission of high-quality, persuasive funding proposals
- and bids for both Aspace2 CIC and the Multi-Sensory Centre.
- Collaborate with directors and service leads to gather information and costings for
- project budgets and proposals.
- Maintain a pipeline of active and prospective funding opportunities, ensuring deadlines
- are met and reporting requirements are fulfilled.
Project-Specific Focus: MS2 Development
- Take primary responsibility for sourcing and securing capital and equipment funding for the development of the MS2 Multi-Sensory Centre.
- Ensure all fundraising for MS2 aligns with its mission.
Relationship Management
- Build and maintain positive relationships with funders, donors, and stakeholders.
- Represent Aspace2 at events, funder meetings, and networking opportunities.
- Contribute to fundraising campaigns and donor engagement strategies.
Monitoring & Reporting
- Maintain accurate records of funding applications and income.
- Monitor budgets and ensure transparent reporting to funders.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
- Experience in fundraising, bid writing, or income generation.
- Strong written communication skills.
- Proven ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Self-motivated and organised.
- Passion for inclusion and disability rights.
Desirable Criteria
- Experience with National Lottery or similar funders.
- Understanding of the needs of people with disabilities.
- Familiarity with CRM or grant-tracking systems.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to contribute to a transformative project.
- Flexible working environment.
- A chance to shape and deliver an ambitious fundraising strategy.
- Genuine impact on lives across the island of Ireland.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you would like to join Aspace2, to: sharon@advancerecruitment.ieStart date: As soon as possible, subject to notice period.
Operations Administrative Assistant: Data and Administrative Support (Italian Speaking)
Full time position = Monday to Friday (9am-5pm)
Donegal Based - Central to Letterkenny
Our client is one of Europe’s largest and most successful companies, renowned for our professionalism, exceptional client relations, and the superior quality of our products and services. We specialise in bespoke and tailored hospitality packages for discerning customers worldwide.We are currently seeking a highly organised and self-motivated Operations Administrative Assistant to join our dynamic team.
Key Responsibilities
- Collecting Guest Information and Customer Data for upcoming events.
- Organising Guest Information and Customer Data and inputting to our own database and Club databases.
- Liaising with clients to accommodate specific requests and ensure satisfaction.
- Preparing and maintaining key files and data related to weekly events.
- Answering emails from staff, clients, and suppliers regarding order allocations.
- Assisting with updating information on company CRM.
- Performing other day-to-day ad-hoc administrative duties as required.
Essential Requirements
- Exceptional organizational skills, diligence, and methodical application in duties.
- High competency in all aspects of the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to make decisions and take initiative independently.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
- Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively.
Fluent in Italian, both written and oral.
Dispatch Administrator
Full time position
Donegal Based - Central to Letterkenny
The Company currently provides bespoke and specialised hospitality packages to discerning customers from all over the world. We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Dispatch Administrator. This role is Thursday to Monday inclusive of weekends.
Key Responsibilities
- Administration of and fulfilling/dispatching client orders
- Liaising with clients to facilitate requests specific to their orders
- Preparation and maintenance of key files/data related to weekly events
- Answering calls/emails from staff/clients/suppliers relating to order allocations
- Assisting clients with match-day enquiries as main point of contact
- Processing client orders
- Processing client payments
- Assisting with the maintenance/updating of information on a bespoke client booking system
- Other day to day ah-hoc administrative duties
Essential Requirements
- Highly organised, diligent & methodical in application of duties
- Highly competent with all aspects of the Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to make decisions on own initiative
- Excellent communication skills - oral and written
- Ability to multi-task
Desired Requirements
- Football (and general sports) enthusiast
- Min 2+ years’ experience in similar role
- Third level qualification
- Strong numerical ability/mental arithmetic
- Ability to work on flexible hours when necessary
Sales Administrator
Full time position
Donegal Based - Central to Letterkenny
Our first-class reputation has been founded on professionalism, high levels of client relations and the quality of our products and service. The Company currently provides bespoke and specialised hospitality packages to discerning customers from all over the world. We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Sales Administrator.
This role is Monday to Friday.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to the sales team, assisting with listings, liaising with clients and other ad-hoc duties where necessary
- Preparation and maintenance of key files/data related to weekly events
- Answering calls/emails from staff/clients/suppliers relating to order allocations
- Processing client orders
- Processing client payments
- Assisting with the maintenance/updating of information on a bespoke client booking system
- Assisting in the planning and delivery of sales initiatives as directed by the sales team
Essential Requirements
- Highly organised, diligent & methodical in application of duties
- Highly competent with all aspects of the Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to make decisions on own initiative
- Excellent communication skills - oral and written
- Ability to multi-task
Desired Requirements
- Football (and general sports) enthusiast
- Experience with Salesforce CRM system(s)
- Min 2+ years’ experience in similar role
- Third level qualification
- Strong numerical ability/mental arithmetic
- Ability to work on flexible hours when necessary