Fundraising Manager

About The Bike Project 

The Bike Project is an award-winning charity which refurbishes second hand bikes and donates them to refugees.  We were founded 10 years ago by, Jem Stein, after he struck up a friendship and found a bike for Adam, a Darfuri refugee who had fled his home in Sudan after war broke out.  

Now just over 10 years later, The Bike Project has grown into a national operation with new CEO, hundreds of volunteers, a team of 27 committed staff, roadshows in different cities, a shop and two workshops, one in the capital and one in Birmingham.  

To date we have supported over 12,000 refugees and people seeking asylum by giving them a second-hand bike. In addition, we have supported hundreds through our programmes designed to build confidence and build friendships in the local community. 

Purpose of the Role

To manage the day-to-day activity of our Fundraising Department, including line management of the team (currently x1 Fundraising Executive). Raise funds from Major Donors, Corporate and Individuals through building excellent relationships with stakeholders and creating and developing current activity, campaigns, and events. Support the Head of Marketing and Fundraising to create, deliver and refine a new entrepreneurial income stream through selling our services. You’ll ensure we have robust plans and budgets in place, and we adhere to fundraising best practice and compliance

Working Pattern and Hours

At The Bike Project we offer a truly flexible approach to working. This position offers a hybrid Role with the expectation of at least 1 day per week in our London HQ. 

The Fundraising and Marketing Team at the Bike Project 

The team are currently in the process of developing a Fundraising and Marketing Strategy. To achieve this, we will be testing and learning in lots of areas in 24/25, with the results being used to build a longer-term strategy. The current team structure is available in the attached Job Decription, however due to development plans, it is subject to growth in 24/5 and25/6.  

Benefits

In addition to what we believe is a great place to work, we offer some great benefits including enhanced holiday, family leave and sick leave. To support our team, we also offer access to an employee assistance programme, a fantastic reward hub and cycling-related perks!

How to apply

To be considered please provide a CV along with a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) detailing your interest in the Fundraising Manager position and why you believe you are the ideal candidate. Please highlight a fundraising project or campaign that you managed. 

Stage 1 - interviews on Zoom -Wednesday 3 of April

Stage 2 In-person Interviews w/c 8 of April TBC

Further Information

For full details of the roleand the person specification please see the attached Job Pack.