Community Fundraising Delivery Manager

Community Fundraising Delivery Manager - Fixed TermCheck all associated application documentation thoroughly before clicking on the apply button at the bottom of this description. Reference: SEP20252606 Location: Flexible in UK Contract: 1-year Fixed Term Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week Salary: £33,027.00 - £35,259.00 Per Annum Benefits: Holidays, Pension and Life Assurance What's the role about? As part of this environmental charity's 2030 strategy, the organisation needs to inspire many more, and more diverse people to take action for nature. Community Fundraising is a crucial channel to activate financial support from new audiences, and the Community Fundraising Delivery Manager will be responsible for the delivery of a new portfolio of fundraising products and to ensure the Community Fundraising team is embedded into new ways of working. The role will be responsible for the smooth running of the team’s systems and delivery of products, and the ongoing monitoring of best practices and compliance across the community fundraising operation. This is an exciting time to join a team that is redefining its income stream. Key activities will include: Responsibility for the management and operation of current Community Fundraising team and contribution to the delivery of products that are in the delivery pipeline. Define, allocate and manage work and responsibilities to line reports in a fast paced and changing environment. Monitor and review the work of line reports against KPIS to deliver operational work and ensure budget and best practices are met. Contribute to development of expertise provided to the business, monitoring external developments identifying risks and opportunities in order to facilitate continuous improvement in delivery of the charity's strategy. Work with other internal teams to embed existing and new processes and systems (such as CRM) to enhance efficiency and future-proof the ways of working of the team. Contribute to effective stakeholder management that facilitates collaborative external and internal relationships with appropriate stakeholders. Develop own skills and capabilities within Community Fundraising to achieve high performance, celebrating successes and promoting the organisation's values and positive culture at all times. Provide technical expertise and analysis of the external context within Community Fundraising products to ensure standards as well as priorities are developed in line with business need and industry trends. Contribute to the definition of and ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, organisational policy & frameworks and best practice fundraising standards within Community Fundraising. Responsibility for the management and operation of established Community Fundraising products and contribution to the delivery of new work. Essential skills, knowledge and experience: Essential knowledge Detailed knowledge and experience of onboarding new systems (such as CRM), best practices and methodologies relevant to the role. Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the operational requirement relevant to the role. Essential skills Effective written and communication skills. Strong people management skills and the ability to work collaboratively with peers and colleagues through change. Competent user of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook 10. Ability to influence others. Financial skills, sufficient to track a fundraising budget against target. Essential experience Experience of and ability to understand, conceptualise and interpret the technical requirements of staff, volunteers and other stakeholders. Experience of working independently and resolving unforeseen issues and challenges. Experience of planning and progressing work activities within industry guidelines or organisational policy, occasionally applying initiative and independent judgement. Desirable skills, knowledge and experience: Experience in Community Fundraising and/or the charity sector. Experience managing volunteers. Experience of remote management. Knowledge of the Fundraising Regulator’s guidelines. The charity reserves the right to extend or make this role permanent without further advertising dependent on business needs at the end of the contract term. Closing date: 23:59, Fri, 5th Dec 2025 The organisation is looking to conduct interviews for this position from w/c December 15th. APPLICATION PROCESS: Click the job board apply button to be taken to the next stage where you can find out more information and complete your application by following the instructions (you may need to scroll down). As part of this application process, you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above. This employer is committed to developing an inclusive and diverse organisation, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve their vision of creating a world richer in nature, they need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, they are particularly interested in receiving your application.  The organisation is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The charity is a licenced sponsor. This role is not eligible 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. xsabvtc No agencies please.