About The Role
Face-to-face Fundraising Executive/Senior Face-to-face Fundraising Executive
Location: Flexible across the UK, hybrid working between home and our London Head Office
Salary: £, (Executive); £, (Senior Executive) (plus Inner London Weighting, £,, if applicable) per annum based on Hours Per Week
Contract Type: -month fixed-term contract (FTC)
Join the British Red Cross and help us to be here for humanity, in the UK and around the world!
Are you ready to make a difference? Do you have significant experience in, and enthusiasm for, face-to-face fundraising? The British Red Cross is on the lookout for a passionate and talented individual to join our dynamic Acquisition team within our Marketing, Fundraising and Communications Directorate.
We have an exciting opportunity for either a Senior Executive or an Executive to join our dynamic and effective face-to-face fundraising squad. Here are the two role profiles:
1. Face-to-face Executive
2. Senior Face-to-face Executive
As a (Senior) Face-to-face Fundraising Executive, you will manage the planning, delivery and evaluation of face-to-face fundraising campaigns, helping us deliver our marketing and fundraising strategy. Your efforts will ensure our face-to-face campaigns are well-integrated, impactful and timely.
Why Join Us?
3. Impactful Work: Be part of a team that makes a real difference in people’s lives in the UK and around the world.
4. Innovative Environment: Work on best-in-sector campaigns that drive new supporter engagement.
5. Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
6. Autonomy: Everyone on the team has the chance to lead on exciting and innovative projects, with the more senior roles leading initiatives with greater independence.
A day in the life of a Face-to-face Fundraising Executive/Senior Face-to-face Fundraising Executive
In this busy but rewarding role you’ll engage the public through face-to-face campaigns. You’ll plan, deliver and evaluate compliant, insight-led, face-to-face campaigns to enable us to deliver our acquisition strategy. You’ll deliver these campaigns to schedule, to budget and to a high standard, inspiring people to give regularly to us and driving income growth. You’ll work collaboratively across directorates (and liaise with external agencies/suppliers) on fundraiser engagement and new initiatives.
Monitoring and analysis will be another key aspect of your role. You’ll regularly monitor, communicate and document key performance indicators to track performance and keep key stakeholders updated. You’ll provide commentary to accompany results reporting, drawing on insights and the wider picture to add context. You’ll make recommendations from your analysis; maximising net income and improving engagement. On occasion, you’ll provide assistance and coordination to help deliver effective emergency fundraising.
You’ll be working as part of a massive, global organisation that responds to emergencies to save lives and support livelihoods. We’re a motivated team with some big goals, so you’ll be busy. But we’re also a kind, helpful bunch of people, so you’ll find support all around you.
To be a successful Face-to-face Fundraising Executive/Senior Face-to-face Fundraising Executive you’ll have:
7. Some face-to-face fundraising experience and be looking to take the next step in your career
8. Experience of creating and managing a range of projects or campaigns, including face-to-face channels
9. A passion for creating a brilliant supporter experience
10. Confidence to build collaborative relationships and use your negotiation skills
11. Organisational skills; ability to hit deadlines
12. Excellent numeracy and analytical skills
13. A pro-active mindset and positive approach
14. Ability to inspire and motivate others
15. Able to travel to different parts of the UK as needed
Interested? Bring your expertise and enthusiasm to the British Red Cross and help us create meaningful connections with our supporters. Apply now and be a part of something truly special!
Closing date for completed applications is :hrs on Sunday th January. Interviews are expected to take place soon after. We aim to be inclusive with our interviews, offering online interviews and providing the interview questions in advance.
In return for your dedication and expertise, you’ll get:
16. Holidays: days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy extra days
17. Pension scheme: Up to % contributory pension
18. Flexible working: We do our best to accommodate your preferred work style
19. Learning & Development: Wide range of career opportunities + comprehensive learning
20. Discounts: Access to Blue Light Discount Card and employee benefits platform
21. Wellbeing Assistance: Access to mental health and wellbeing assistance
22. Team Working: Champion our mission in a collaborative team
23. CycleWork: Lease a bicycle through the scheme
24. Season ticket loan: Interest-free loan for commuting expenses
We are proud to participate in the disability confident scheme for roles based in the UK. During the application process, you will be asked if you wish to apply under the scheme. At The British Red Cross, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff and volunteers. We remain dedicated to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination. We do this through regular data reporting, and the assistance of our internal Race and Equality Network (REEN), LGBT+ Network, plus our Disability and Wellness Network (DAWN), Gender Network, Carers Network and Youth Network.
Together, we are the world's emergency responders.