Area Manager – Face to Face Fundraising

About the Role

As a Face-to-Face Fundraising Area Manager, you’ll lead and inspire a team of membership fundraisers based primarily in Dorset and Somerset, with coverage across the South West. Your leadership will play a crucial role in meeting ambitious fundraising targets while upholding the highest standards in ethical fundraising.

Please only apply if you hold a valid drivers license and you are able to reach RSPB Arne Reserve within an hour from your home post code.

This is a hands-on role-supporting, coaching, and motivating your team while also fundraising alongside them to lead by example.

Key Responsibilities

•    Leadership & Coaching: Recruit, train, and develop a high-performing team of Fundraisers. Foster a positive team culture and lead by example to achieve fundraising targets.
•    Performance Management: Monitor KPIs including membership volumes, average donation amounts, Gift Aid uptake, and attrition rates. Conduct regular reviews and provide coaching to continuously improve performance.
•    Operational Oversight: Manage the daily logistics of your team, ensuring compliance with fundraising regulations and alignment with RSPB values.
•    Travel & Flexibility: Regular travel across the South West (and occasionally wider regions) is required. A full UK driving licence is essential. Weekend work will be expected as part of the role.

What We’re Looking For:

•    Proven experience in face-to-face fundraising and managing high-performing teams
•    Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop team members
•    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
•    Knowledge of ethical fundraising practices and relevant codes
•    Ability to plan, organise, and think strategically
•    Comfortable giving and receiving feedback
•    Experience with leadership frameworks such as SMART objectives, root cause analysis, and Situational Leadership
•    Familiarity with the RSPB’s mission and values is highly desirable

Benefits:

•    Vehicle: Company van provided for work travel and expenses paid for – Van for work purposes only.
•    Leave: 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, plus one extra paid volunteering day per year
•    Flexible Working: Hours tailored to suit individual circumstances
•    Wellbeing Support: Free 24-hour employee assistance programme for staff and close family
•    Discounts: 20% off in RSPB shops and online store, plus holiday booking discounts
•    Pension: RSPB matches contributions up to 7%
•    Green Benefits: Cycle to Work scheme and green loans

Inclusion and Diversity

We are committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the communities we serve. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented in our sector, and we particularly encourage applications from these groups.

Please contact us if you require any additional support during the application process.

Additional Information

This is a full-time for working 37.5 hours per week. Weekend work will be expected as part of the role.

For all application/role enquiries please contact: martin.feast@rspb.org.uk

In order to apply you will be required to upload a CV and complete and application form where you will have the opportunity to explain how you meet the criteria set above.

We will be looking to conduct interviews from mid-May.

This role is coverd by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Right to Work in the UK is required – this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.