Head of Community

7 days ago


Sheffield, United Kingdom Glu Recruit LTD Full time

Ref: 65

**Role**:Head of Community & Events Fundraising

**Location**: Sheffield, Office based role with some regional travel as required

**Salary**: Circa £40,000 - £45,000 Dependent on experience

**Full Time**: 37.5 hours per week

**Job overview**:
We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Head of Community & Events Fundraising to help develop and drive forward our ambitious growth plans for this area.

The Head of Community & Events Fundraising will be responsible for managing the existing community and events team, whilst also delivering their own individual income target and the overall strategy.

**Main Duties**:

- Working with the Charity CEO you will develop and deliver the team strategy and operational plans in line with budget and an excellent return on investment
- Ensure the efficient and effective operation of the Community and Events team and highly effective supporter communications and stewardship.
- Actively grow the number of both new and returning supporters.
- Ensure that relationships with community and event fundraisers, groups and volunteers are managed and stewarded to the highest standards - motivating, recognising, and rewarding fundraisers to encourage their long-term support.
- Lead innovation in the team; and manage and develop existing and new products and initiatives to increase income and raise awareness.
- Keep abreast of fundraising trends so the Charity is a model of best and innovative practice.
- Oversee the recruitment, management and motivation of volunteers - including our Volunteer Ambassadors - who will fundraise and raise awareness on behalf of the Charity.
- Manage and oversee effective relationships with suppliers and agencies.
- Use analysis, insight and audience understanding to inform decision making and further develop Community and Event Fundraising.
- Ensure KPIs and reports are in place to support successful delivery of activities and performance.
- Manage income and expenditure budgets, ensuring accurate forecasting, strong financial management and ownership of income targets and KPIs.
- Lead the Community and Events team, effectively, retaining and coaching team members to develop skills, motivation and performance.
- Manage staff (and volunteers) in line with Charity policy and practice, developing and retaining skills, ensuring motivation and performance.
- Work in partnership with the Communications Team to ensure the brand is developed and promoted to increase the climate of support for Community and Events Fundraising.
- Work in partnership with other areas of Fundraising (Philanthropy, Corporate Partnerships & Trusts and Foundations) to maximise the total lifetime fundraising potential of supporters, and awareness opportunities, Charity.
- Build positive, supportive and effective working relationships with colleagues across the charity
- Have a strong working knowledge of the Charity vision, mission and impact.
- To complete any other duties and responsibilities as requested, commensurate with this role, and to work at all times in compliance with the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Practice and Charity Policy.

**Person specification Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills**:

- Proven track record of working in the third sector with a minimum of three years in a management role.
- At all times delivering a motivated and can-do approach to work.
- Excellent communication skills including face to face, written and phone.
- Strong, confident presentation skills.
- Ability to motivate and influence supporters to maximise their fundraising
- A flexible approach with a strong focus on results Experience
- Substantial experience of Community & Events Fundraising and strong track record of income growth from community and events fundraising
- Developing and delivering strategy and supporting operational plans
- Working with volunteers and volunteer management
- Financial management including budgeting and forecasting.
- Planning and delivering projects.
- Using databases (ideally Harlequin).

Glu Recruit LTD are an equal opportunities employer and are acting as a recruitment agent in the hiring of this role.



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