The Role
- Lead a team focussed on the development of Durrell Fundraising, devising and ensuring the delivery of effective and appropriate fundraising, event management and supporter communications.
- To maximise income through the effective organisation and development of donors, corporate members events and activities.
- To develop and deliver event initiatives, reporting into the Head of Communications & Fundraising and working closely with the Marketing team throughout.
The Candidate
Essential:
- Good education, ideally to ‘A level’ or higher standard;
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience within a similar role;
- Proven Fundraising experience;
- Experience of managing and developing third party relationships;
- Driven to meet or exceed targets, proof of success;
- Knowledge of corporate sectors;
- Excellent people management skills (including appraising, objective setting and developing staff) - must be a positive team player;
- Enthusiastic and energetic with excellent communication skills;
- Acts with integrity and with the best interests of the employer at all times;
- Able to work with and support others and deliver to agreed standards. A positive, solution-focused approach to work;
- Understanding of supporter/customer relationship management databases;
- Proven ability to co-ordinate diverse groups of people and maintain co-ordination;
- An understanding of budgetary information;
- Excellent written and oral communication skills;
- The ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team;
- Commitment to be part of a team working to ensure that Durrell has a financially secure future and to be part of its work saving species from extinction.
How to apply
To apply for this position please send your updated CV, completed application form and cover letter to recruitment@durrell.org.
A full job description that explains the role is available here.
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