Job Details

Covering London & Central England, you will focus on our key audiences of Individuals, Supporter Groups, Community organisations, Regional Corporates and Volunteers. Through the provision of exceptional stewardship and fundraising support, you will engage the community, maximising opportunities to raise funds in the Region.

You will make the most of your boundless energy and creativity to inspire our community and will be the regional driving force, ensuring our Supporter Groups continue to thrive, and our annual Community Fundraising Campaigns including, The Big Bake and Twilight Walk Own Walks are a success. 

You will be passionate about the Role and in supporting the delivery of our strategic plans and objectives across the Region.

You’ll be a talented and highly motivated individual with a proven track record in community fundraising. With a “can do” approach, passion and enthusiasm, you’ll inspire and motivate our supporters. You will work tirelessly to ensure that they receive the best possible experience and see themselves as an integral part of our community. You will be confident in juggling a myriad of competing priorities and work well under pressure to meet deadlines. With exceptional communication skills & the ability to build relationships with a range of stakeholders, you will be creative and agile in your approach in making the most from a fundraising opportunity.

We encourage you to apply to the role even if you do not meet all of the criteria.

Experience:

• Record of achievement in a community, corporate or events team role·
• Proven experience in promoting & supporting a wide range of DIY & Supporter-led activities including livestreaming, virtual events & seasonal Community Fundraising products.
• Recruiting, supporting and supervising volunteers. · 
• Ability to work as a part of a flexible team and contribute to group and individual goals & KPIs · 
• Proven experience of working to and delivering high Income targets
• Proven ability to work remotely.
• Experience in working with a relational CRM database.
• Experience of cross-team working with internal and external stakeholders.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Understanding of Community Fundraising and Supporter Groups and how they contribute towards The Brain Tumour Charity’s goals.
• Firm grasp of current fundraising principles and practice.
• Knowledge of budgets and cost-effective fundraising.
• Strong understanding of marketing techniques to drive recruitment & participation.
• Organised, self-starter and capable of taking initiative.
• Empathy with the aims, objectives and activities of The Brain Tumour Charity ·
• Excellent, confident and persuasive communicator with people at all levels (written, oral including public speaking and presentations).
• Self-reliant and confident IT user including email, databases, spreadsheets, desktop publishing and MS Office·
• Confident with online social networking and relationship building.
• Ability to manage a varied and complex workload, prioritising competing demands. · 
• Prepared to travel to meetings, work from home and work outside normal working hours and weekends·
• Hold a UK driving licence and be willing and able to travel within the UK.

The Brain Tumour Charity is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in all aspects of our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals belonging to minority ethnic groups, LGBTQ+ communities, people with disabilities, and other underrepresented communities. 

We strive to create a workplace that celebrates diversity and provides equal opportunities for all candidates and we encourage all individuals to apply even if they don’t meet all the criteria.