Relationship Fundraising Manager

Closed: 10 September 2017
Fundraising General/Other

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  • Salary £30,120 (FTE)
  • Location Tunbridge Wells, Kent, South East (On-site)
  • Job Type Permanent
  • Sectors Health, Medical
  • Job Reference : 00315982

Relationship Fundraising Manager 

A fantastic fundraising manager position with a leading UK charity. 

Hospice in the Weald is a registered charity and not part of the NHS. They rely on support from the community they serve, both through volunteering time and donating money, to enable them to continue their existing services. It costs over £7 million to run the Hospice every year – the majority of which comes from voluntary contributions from the general public. In addition, there are over 1000 volunteers giving their time to the Hospice helping in every Service and Department. 

Position: Relationship Fundraising Manager 
Location: Pembury, near Tunbridge Wells, Kent 
Contract type: Permanent (fixed term contract considered) 
Hours: 37.5 hrs per week (part time considered) 
Salary: £30,120 (FTE) 
Benefits: Generous pension scheme and holiday allowance, including the opportunity to buy and sell holiday, childcare vouchers, subsidised dining facilities, free parking, cycle to work scheme, mileage allowance 

Closing date: Monday 11th September 2017 

About the role: 

Are you looking for your next step in your Fundraising career or are looking to apply your transferrable skills from another sector into a leading well-known local charity? 

Hospice in the Weald is looking for an accomplished manager who is looking to grow and hit the ground running as we work towards implementing our new fundraising structure and continue to strive to raise vital funds to allow the Hospice to support people with a terminal illness, their families and carers. 

The Fundraising Department focuses around the principles and practices of Relationship Fundraising. This means that we put the ‘donor’ at the heart of everything that we do. This is a great opportunity for an individual who is able to lead, inspire and support those around them and play a role in shaping the direction of fundraising at the Hospice in the Weald. 

We are potentially recruiting for more than one Fundraising Manager position, so would welcome applications from candidates who may be looking for a part-time positon or interested in the post on a fixed term contract basis with potential immediate start. 

About you: 

We are looking for candidates with knowledge and understanding of relationship fundraising and marketing and a demonstrable track record of success in a fundraising, marketing or sales environment. You’ll have significant experience of using a database to manage and develop relationships as well as setting and meeting challenging budgets. 

Knowledge of best practice and legal aspects of fundraising including: Fundraising Regulator, data protection, direct marketing and Gift Aid is required, and you’ll also need excellent verbal and written communication skills. We are looking for someone who is able to develop relationships and rapport and is able to manage their own workload as well as that of others. 

A Level 4 or higher qualification in fundraising or another relevant subject is highly desirable, as is experience of managing volunteers. Excellent attention to detail and the ability to proof read effectively would also be a real boost to your application. 

You may have experience of the following: Fundraising Manager, Business Development, Account Manager, Relationship Manager, Fundraiser, Sales Executive, Marketing, Relationship Fundraising Manager, Fundraising Regulator, Gift Aid, Charity, Not for Profit, Third Sector, etc. 

This vacancy is being advertised by EasyWeb Recruitment, the UK’s leading Online Recruitment Agency. The services advertised by EasyWeb Recruitment are those of an employment agency. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, or belief, and we confirm that we will gladly accept all applications.