Fundraising Manager (Supporter Relations)

Our client is a national charity that supports those affected by imprisonment and their children and families.

Position: Supporter Relations Manager (Fundraising)
Location: Central Office London SE5
Job type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £28,000 to £33,000 per annum
Benefits: Generous holiday entitlement, cycle to work scheme & many more

Closing date: 28 October 2018


About the role:

This post is part of a small friendly team, reporting to the Head of Supporter Relations, with access to the CEO and Trustees. The role is to motivate people to support their vital work through the churches, and to further develop other community fundraising and individual giving income streams. They have strong influential networks within faith based communities, schools and organisations, providing incredible opportunities to develop this role.

You will work closely with the Trusts Fundraiser, Team Administrator, Communications Manager, Finance team and others. You will play a vital role in securing essential core funding to support children whose parents are in prison, and other family members, who are often the only real source of support for people who want to make a fresh start after prison and live crime free lives.

About you:

This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic, proactive and driven individual to join a growing, respected charity working in over 60 prisons and in communities across England and Wales. You will have fundraising experience and an ability to engage with the organisation’s traditional supporter base in the Catholic community.

They are seeking someone who shares their mission, vision & values, and is committed to expanding and deepening the networks of support. You will have the ability to work sensitively & with integrity to grow their supporter base particularly amongst people motivated by their faith. Our client’s 120th Anniversary is 2018 / 19 and their annual Prisoners’ Sunday appeal is in October, so now is an exciting time to join this ambitious, pioneering charity.

The role does require an ability to work flexible hours, with regular and frequent weekend working in order to speak at parish services. It will from time to time require travel and overnight stays to meetings across England and Wales. Car use would be beneficial.

What our client offers:

They offer a range of benefits including free information, advice and counselling service, child care vouchers Scheme, cycle to work scheme, eye care vouchers and generous holiday entitlement. You will undergo a thorough induction process and be supported by a enthusiastic team.

Other information:

The organisation is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds including those who have a previous conviction (appointment to post is subject to a risk assessment)

Please be aware that this role is conditional upon satisfactory references covering five years of employment history.

You may have experience of the following: Supporter Relations Manager, Fundraising Manager, Supporter Relations, Supporter Engagement, Community Fundraising, Fundraising Officer, Fundrasing, Fundraiser, Individual Giving, Charity, Charities, NFP, Not For Profit, Third Sector, etc.