Fundraising Manager

Our parks have proven crucial to communities throughout the pandemic - they have been real lifelines for so many. We are the second parks foundation to form in the UK and this role will be crucial in delivering our strategy to make Bristol and Bath's parks better places to meet, play, learn, grow, breathe and enjoy nature. 

As our first fundraiser you will lead the review, prioritisation and delivery of our fundraising strategy to develop and grow our income across all channels to meet agreed targets while keeping a close eye on return on investment. 

You will be energetic and ambitious with a track record of generating income across a range income streams. Ideally you will have experience of either building relationships with major donors, corporates or of public fundraising. You will oversee the whole fundraising portfolio and manage consultants to support delivery as required. 

You will be joining a small and dynamic staff and volunteer team with an impressive board of Trustees. It is crucial that you are a team player, willing to get involved to support wider organisational priorities as required.

We are looking for someone with a proven track-record of successfully leading fundraising initiatives, who has a entrepreneurial mindset and who loves working with Bristol and Bath's brilliant communities.

The contract is offered for 18 months and we will consider 3 or 4 day a week, job share applications and we support flexible working.

For an informal conversation about this role, please email our Director, Charlee Bennett.