Deafblind Scotland is a leading Scottish charity in the field of deafblindness. Our sole focus is to improve the lives of adults who have lost, or are losing, both sight and hearing.

Trainee Guide/communicators

Required in the Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Lothian areas to support deafblind adults to live independent lives and maintain links within their communities. A knowledge of British Sign Language is an advantage.

Flexible hours to suit, full training provided.

Starting rate: £7.35 per hour

For an informal discussion please contact Suzanne Abbate by email Services@deafblindscotland.org.uk . For an application pack please contact  Emma Russell on the details below.

Fundraising and Marketing Officer

c£20,500 per annum

Are you results driven with a successful track record in working in a fundraising, marketing or communication environment? The ability to communicate, influence and interact with a range of stakeholders, both internally and externally is essential. Experience of working across a broad range of media – including digital, social and print is a requirement of this post. Deafblind Scotland seek a Fundraising and Marketing Officer who will consolidate and build on the funding base and profile of the organisation.

This post is new and offers the post holder the exciting opportunity to play a key role in the continuing development of the marketing and fundraising function of DBS.

Senior Fundraiser

c£25,000 per annum (fixed term 2 years)

Deafblind Scotland is entering a new and exciting stage of its development with the launch of the “Field of Dreams” capital appeal which will seek around £1.2 million to build a new training and resource centre for deafblind people.

As a result, Deafblind Scotland has a vacancy for an experienced fundraiser who can use their skills to grow and develop all aspects of fundraising for our capital appeal. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of at least two years in securing income from major donors, companies, events and individuals, preferably for a capital appeal.

The closing date for the posts of Fundraising Marketing Officer and Senior Fundraiser is 9.00am Monday 27th May 2013. Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 3rd June 2013

For an informal discussion please contact Carol Anne McMahon by email resources@deafblindscotland.org.uk  To request an application pack please contact  Emma Russell:

Deafblind Scotland,  21 Alexandra Avenue, Lenzie, G66 5BG

Tel/Text: 0141 777 5852/6111 

Email: HR@deafblindscotland.org.uk

www.deafblindscotland.org.uk 

Scottish Charity No: 031167