Senior Fundraising Officer

Do you have the passion, drive, professionalism, and enthusiasm to raise funds for the RSPB, and play your part in saving nature in the coasts, countryside, and towns/cities of England? We’re offering a fantastic opportunity to hone your skills in fundraising and helping project development as part of our dedicated fundraising team. If you are enthusiastic about the RSPB’s mission and can demonstrate your talents and transferable skills, we would like to hear from you.

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated individual with charisma, resource and initiative, a collaborator who can embody our one team approach to fundraising. You will oversee and contribute to income generation, be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and enjoy getting things done. As a bold ambassador for the RSPB, you will develop excellent relationships across RSPB teams and with significant funders and partners.

The role will involve you working alongside your Fundraising Manager to develop and implement fundraising strategy.  You will line manage two Fundraising Officers and play a vital role in fostering team culture and developing fundraising expertise. 

You will make a significant contribution to developing projects and be responsible for compiling high quality funding applications to secure income for our fantastic portfolio of work including nature reserves, visitor facilities, people engagement and nature recovery projects. Experience of line management is desirable, alongside working with and through others to achieve results, being part of project teams, extracting the best from individuals and achieving success through partnership working.

Essential skills, knowledge and experience

Please note that we will accept applications from candidates who show an ability to pick up any of the below if necessary for the role:

• Understanding of fundraising (grants, trusts, businesses) & donor and supporter motivations
• Proven experience of fundraising/sales/project management & delivering to income targets; relationship development in an outward facing role in not for profit/private sector
• Excellent writing and presenting skills
• Budget management skills
• Able to interpret complex information & communicate it simply to target audiences
• Able to deliver high level of customer service to a variety of audiences
• Persuasive communicator & negotiator with the ability to influence
• Able to work under own initiative, with the confidence to ask for support & direction when needed
• Solutions focused approach, with the ability to overcome setbacks
• Able to organise oneself effectively and prioritise work
• Working knowledge and application of relevant Chartered Institute of Fundraising, Fundraising Regulator, and Charities Act regulations and guidelines
• Understanding of GDPR and data protection relating to funder/supporter information, as well as a fundraising database such as Raisers Edge, Care, or Salesforce
• Competent user of core Microsoft Office apps
• A-level education or equivalent
• GCSE Maths & English or equivalent

Desirable

• Interest/passion for nature
• Experience of line management/leadership
• Professional or academic qualification in fundraising
• Experience of working with volunteers

This is a permanent, Full -Time role for 37.5 hours per week. We are looking to conduct interviews for this role from 31st March. For further information please contact [email protected]

As part of this application process you will be asked to complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above.

We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.

The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship – the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.