Face-to-Face Fundraising Area Manager - Flexible within Lancs/Greater Manchester
Reference : JUL20254890
Location : Central Cumbria
Hours : Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week. Weekend work will be expected as part of the role
Contract : Permanent
Salary : £30,075.00 - £32,108.00 Per Annum
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
You will be expected to visit Leighton Moss Reserve frequently as well as off site venues between Lancs and Cumbria.
About the Role
As a Face-to-Face Fundraising Area Manager, you'll lead and inspire a team of membership fundraisers based primarily in Lancashire and Cumbria with coverage across this vibrant area. Your leadership will play a crucial role in meeting ambitious fundraising targets while upholding the highest standards in ethical fundraising.
*Please note that, given the travel associated with the role, applicants will require a valid drivers licence and be well-placed to reach all of this area.
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: You will be expected to visit Leighton Moss Reserve frequently as well as off site venues between Lancs and Cumbria -A full UK driving licence is essential - Weekend work will be expected as part of the role.
What Were 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 RSPBs 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
Closing date : 23:59, Sun, 10th Aug 2025
We are looking to conductinterviewsfor this position from W/C: 11th August 2025.
We reserve the right to close this advert at any time once sufficient applications have been received.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
This role will require completion of a DBS in addition to the standard pre-employment checks.
The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role iscovered bythe Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
This role isnoteligible 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.
No agencies please.
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