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Being part of our amazing team will give you the opportunity to work with a variety of people in a supportive and fun environment. We’re a passionate, caring and well respected charity dedicated to supporting people with sight impairment.
‘The biggest thing in this job and the part that I really enjoy, working with people, using your creativity to find solutions to difficulties and seeing people succeed. I just love it. I’ve got the best job in the world!’
As part of the team, you’ll be pivotal in creating a cohesive and collaborative service to our users. Whether you’re in the office, fundraising or working directly with clients, everybody at KAB has purpose and value. Our roles range from working directly with clients to more office based positions. Training, professional development and commitment are highly valued at KAB. We work throughout Kent, including Medway, Bromley, Canterbury and the surrounding areas.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and therefore we ask all applicants to submit an online application form. We are unable to accept CVs for any vacancies, and if submitted, these will not be considered for any post. If you would like to receive our application form in an accessible format such as audio, Braille or large print, please contact us on 01622 691357 or email enquiry@kab.org.uk.
I love it because of the variety, no two days are ever the same. The tasks are different, the people are different, and I just love working with all different age groups.
Current Vacancies
We are seeking an enthusiastic and organised Fundraising Support Officer to play a vital role in supporting our fundraising activities and helping us achieve our ambitious income generation goals.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a positive impact, enjoys building relationships and thrives in a fast-paced environment. Working closely with the fundraising team, you will provide essential administrative and operational support that helps deliver successful fundraising campaigns, donor engagement activities, and events.
Location: Maidstone Sight Centre, 72 College Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6SJ. (Element of hybrid working permissible.)
Hours: 35 hours per week. Normal hours of work are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. Expectation to work occasional evenings and weekends.
Salary: £24,046 – £24,954 per annum
About the role: The post holder will play an important role in supporting the delivery of the charity’s new fundraising strategy, helping to grow income across all fundraising streams and strengthen the supporter base. Working closely with members of the Fundraising team, they will provide effective support across a range of fundraising activities, including prospect research, event coordination and administration, and supporter engagement.
To find our more about this exciting role and to apply, please download our Job Specification and fill out our Application Form and Equal Opportunities form. Return the application and equal opportunities form by email to April Smith, HR Officer, to recruitment@kab.org.uk
Hours: 17.5 hours per week
Salary: £11,971.84 – £13,334.33 per annum, plus a London Weighting Allowance of £1,124.87 per annum
About the role:
As Volunteer Co-ordinator, you will be responsible for recruiting, training, supporting and retaining volunteers across the Bromley area. You will ensure we have a diverse and skilled volunteer workforce available to support our services, fundraising activities, events and community initiatives.
You will manage the full volunteer journey, from initial enquiry through to induction, placement and ongoing support, while promoting volunteering within the local community and helping volunteers feel valued and empowered.
To find our more about this exciting role and to apply, please download our Job Specification and Application Forms.
Download the Job Specification, here.
To apply, please download our Application Form and Equal Opportunities form. Once complete, please send to April Smith, HR Officer, at Recruitment@kab.org.uk
Our counselling service welcomes applications from placement trainees, at Level 4 and above on accredited counselling and psychotherapy courses, subject to interview, prior experience and authorisation to practice. We also welcome applications from qualified therapists looking for an exciting and rewarding volunteering opportunity. We offer a comprehensive induction, as well as ongoing training and support to the whole team. If you are interested in finding out more about a placement with us, please email counselling@kab.org.uk.
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