Face to Face Fundraising Area Manager West Midlands
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Are you a supportive motivating people manager who brings out the best in others
Do you enjoy building confident high-performing teams in public-facing roles
Were supporting the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) the UKs largest nature conservation charity to find a values-led Area Manager to build and lead a team of up to eight Membership Fundraisers across the West Midlands.
Location: West Midlands (Birmingham Shropshire & Worcestershire and wider)
Salary: Permanent Full Time
You will be offered:
- A company van for work travel with all expenses covered
- 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays and a paid volunteering day
- Flexible working and 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- 20% discount on RSPB retail pension contributions up to 7%
- Cycle-to-work scheme and other green benefits
Why join RSPB
Lead with purpose while being supported in your own wellbeing and development. RSPB protects threatened species and habitats and inspires millions to care about nature. With over a million members and 200 reserves the charity works nationally and internationally to create a world richer in nature. Membership fundraising is at the heart of this work. Every conversation the team has helps people connect with nature and choose to protect it now and for generations to come.
The Role:
This is a hands-on people-focused leadership role. You will build nurture and lead a team of up to eight Membership Fundraisers creating a supportive motivating environment where people feel proud of the difference they make.
What you will be doing
- Creating a positive inclusive team culture
- Coaching individuals to grow confidence and capability
- Spending time in the field supporting fundraisers in real time
- Supporting consistent performance through clear expectations regular feedback and performance management
- Helping team members see the difference they make
- Coordinating fundraising at events including national shows
- Maintaining high standards of ethical public engagement
Who we are hoping to meet
- Experience managing teams in public-facing roles
- Empathetic coaching leadership style
- Strong communication and emotional intelligence
- Confidence supporting people through challenge and change
- Good organisation and ability to balance priorities
- Full UK driving licence is essential
Experience in fundraising particularly public fundraising is a bonus but this is a phenomenal opportunity for someone looking to transition into the charity sector. The RSPB is a household name and one of the biggest charity brands out there.
We would love to hear from candidates with backgrounds in sales retail hospitality or other public-facing leadership roles. A genuine connection to RSPBs cause alongside strong leadership and people skills is what matters most.
How to apply:
If this sounds like the next step in your leadership journey wed love to hear from you. Please send your CV or profile to Priya Vencatasawmy for more information.
Closing: Friday 20th February at 10am
First stage interviews (in person): 2nd & 4th March
Charity People is a forward thinking inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age disability (including hidden disabilities) gender gender identity or gender reassignment marriage and civil partnership pregnancy and maternity race religion or belief or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Organizational Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Organizational skills
- Fundraising
- Pardot
- Cold Calling
- Constant Contact
- Salesforce
- Relationship Management
- Social Media Management
- Grant Writing
