Individual Giving Manager

Build Africa is an award-winning development organisation. We believe in the power of education to help end poverty, and work to ensure that children in Africa have the best opportunity to learn. We are unique in our approach - supporting the ability of parents to send their children to school, while helping communities build and sustain quality education services. Build Africa currently operates in Kenya and Uganda.

As part of our ambitious growth plans to help more people than ever, we are looking for a dedicated and inspiring Individual Giving Manager with the experience to take the lead in recruiting new regular and cash donors and event fundraisers whilst also maximising income from existing individual givers. They will thrive in meeting targets and ensuring high quality supporter care and on-going donor stewardship.

The successful candidate will also take responsibility for our data, providing expert guidance on data management and Data Protection.

The Individual Giving Manager is a key member of the Programmes and Fundraising Team and line manages the Fundraising Co-ordinator.

To apply:  Please submit a copy of your current CV and an application letter of no more than one page explaining how you fit the skills and attributes required. Email these two items to the address provided with “Individual Giving Manager-YOUR NAME” in the subject.

Deadline: 12th August 2017

Please note the office is relocating closer to London by March 2018

Interviewing: On a rolling basis

Please note that you must have all the necessary documents in place to prove your eligibility to work in the UK before applying for this role.

Under the Asylum & Immigration Act, Build Africa has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to work in the UK. Consequently before you can commence work you will be expected to provide evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK. This may be your original birth certificate, passport, work permit or other document confirming your right to work in the UK. Copies will not be accepted.

Appointment is conditional on an Enhanced DBS check to conform with Build Africa’s child protection policy.