Fundraising Manager

Help us to grow our Environmental Education Charity’s impact and income by fundraising, allowing us to deliver our mission to create outstanding opportunities for everyone to learn about nature.

• The base location for this position is negotiable, with remote working / home working a possibility.
• It’s a permanent full-time contract working an average 37.5 hours per week.
• Effective from 1st April 2024 the salary range will be increased to £35,364 - £42,172.
• Excellent benefits – including life assurance and a health cash plan, see the full list below.

Love where you work!

We are a national charity established in 1943 to promote a better understanding of the natural world. 

Our aim today is unchanged – to create a world where everyone feels connected to the environment so they can enjoy the benefits it gives and make choices that help protect it. We do this by offering a wide range of education courses and materials, so that everyone – and especially young people – can increase their knowledge, understanding and love for the natural world.

We value each of our team members and understand that every role is vital to achieve our goals, so, we provide great benefits* to reward and support you while you work with us.

What you’ll be doing

As our Fundraising Manager you will lead our fundraising strategy focusing on legacies, inspiring supporters to maintain their commitment and eventually leave the Field Studies Council a gift in their Will, in addition to developing corporate partnerships.

Key responsibilities will include:

• External relationship management with funders and partners.
• Be accountable for specific income and performance targets to build a reliable source of additional income for the charity.
• Lead on developing and submitting fundraising bids to trusts/foundations and businesses.
• Develop and manage supporter journeys to optimise donations.
• Champion fundraising internally to engage the support of the wider organisation with fundraising initiatives.
• Manage the fundraising team, including carrying out personal development and performance reviews.

Please refer to the vacancy pack for the full responsibilities of the position.

Where you’ll be based

The base location for this position is negotiable, with remote working / home working a possibility. If you prefer working in office, we have Field Studies Centres throughout the country which you are also able to work from. We will also consider hybrid working options.

There may the occasional need to travel to meet with, colleagues, prospective funders and other stakeholders. We expect this to be limited, no more than once every 2-3 months. 

Who we’re looking for

It’s essential you have experience of managing a fundraising team or have a minimum of 3 years’ experience as a fundraising executive.

We need an experienced individual who is confident to create and negotiate successful fundraising bids, as well as manage successful supporter journeys to optimise our donations.

You will be passionate about our charity’s mission and understand the importance of Environmental Education.

As a natural at building relationships with internal and external stakeholders, you will be able to tell compelling stories to encourage individuals and organisations to support our aim to connect people to nature.

If this inspires you, we would love to hear from you. We look forward to your application.

* Your benefits whilst working with us will include:

• Financial - We offer competitive salaries, sick pay, pension schemes, life assurance, 28 days annual holiday entitlement plus bank holidays and a further 2 extra loyalty days dependent on length of service.
• Health and Wellbeing - Eligible employees are automatically provided with a Health Cash Plan which you can use to help pay for routine health appointments as well as give you the ability to seek second opinions from top doctors! We also provide our team members with access to a 24hr Counselling Helpline Service.
• Discounts – When you join the team you are also enrolled into our reward programme which gives you discounts on your favourite brands and opportunities to earn cash back on everyday purchases!
• Additional benefits - We endeavour to offer flexible working options where roles permit and are committed to providing our employees with appropriate quality learning and development opportunities.

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please call Ian Wainwright, Commercial Director, on 07771 846144.

The closing date for receipt of your completed application is 26 February 2024.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we’re in receipt of sufficient applications. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Interviews are scheduled to take place online on 13 March 2024

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by telephone and/or email.