JOB DETAILS
JOB BAND: C
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent, Full-time
DEPARTMENT: BBC Children in Need
LOCATION: Salford / London – Hybrid
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £33,000 - £37,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.
We're happy to discuss flexible working. If you'd like to, please indicate your preference in the application – though there's no obligation to do so now. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
BBC Children in Need is the BBC’s UK Charity, and exists to make a positive difference to the lives of disadvantaged children and young people across the UK. Our refreshed objectives and activities will ensure the impact we have on children’s lives is front and centre of the work the charity undertakes over and above the projects and services we fund.
Our focus is on finding and funding the inspiring ideas that change children’s lives.
Join BBC Children in Need as our Individual Giving Manager and help shape the future of fundraising for one of the UK’s most beloved charities. You’ll play a key role in growing income from individual supporters, ensuring long-term stability and impact for children and young people across the UK. This is your chance to bring your fundraising expertise to a cause that truly matters.
WHY JOIN THE TEAM
Be part of a passionate, mission-driven team that’s committed to changing children’s lives. At BBC Children in Need, you’ll collaborate with creative, strategic minds across fundraising, marketing, and content. You’ll have the opportunity to innovate, grow professionally, and make a tangible difference—while benefiting from hybrid working and a supportive, inclusive culture.
Your Key Responsibilities And Impact
* Implement and evolve the Individual Giving strategy across acquisition, retention, mid-value, and legacy giving.
* Collaborate with agencies and internal teams to develop compelling donor journeys and integrated campaigns.
* Lead on mid-value donor engagement and legacy income initiatives.
* Analyse supporter data to optimise performance and reduce attrition.
* Ensure compliance with fundraising regulations and data protection standards.
Essential Criteria
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
* Proven experience in Individual Giving, with an extensive track record of managing successful fundraising campaigns.
* Strong understanding and delivery of supporter stewardship.
* Proficiency in data analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
* Knowledge of digital marketing and social media trends in fundraising.
* Passion for the mission and values of BBC Children in Need.
Desired But Not Required
* Experience working with external fundraising agencies.
* Familiarity with CRM systems and data selection processes.
* Understanding of legacy fundraising and mid-value donor programmes.
* Knowledge of GDPR and fundraising compliance.
If you can bring some of these skills and experience, along with transferable strengths, we’d love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.
Disclaimer
This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.
Please note: If you were to be offered this role, the BBC will conduct Employment screening checks which include Reference checks; Eligibility to work checks; and if applicable to the role, Safeguarding and Adverse media/Social media checks. Any offer made is conditional on these checks being satisfactory.
For any general queries, please contact: bbchr@bbc.co.uk
Redeployment
The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy, prior to any individuals being considered who are not at risk.
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