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Hays are exclusively representing The RSPB to recruit a Face-to-Face Fundraising Area Manager in Northern Ireland. The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds is a charity for the conservation of birds and nature. The RSPB brings people together who love birds and other wildlife, and who want to take action to restore the health and diversity of the natural world.

Your new role

As a Face-to-Face Fundraising Area Manager, you will lead the fundraising team in Northern Ireland. This is a hands-on role where you’ll work closely with your team to meet and exceed fundraising targets; leading, coaching and inspiring fundraisers to succeed. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact and leading a team to achieve outstanding results for a cause that truly matters this role is perfect for you!

Key responsibilities:

• Leadership & Coaching: You'll be at the heart of recruitment, training, and developing Fundraisers, helping them meet and exceed their targets. You'll also fundraise alongside them, setting the example of a passionate and results-driven team leader.

• Monitoring & Performance: Track key performance metrics such as membership volume, donation amount (AAC), Gift Aid, direct debits and attrition rates to ensure your team’s fundraising efforts are always at their best. Conduct regular performance reviews, offer coaching, and help your team grow their fundraising skills.

• Logistics & Management: Oversee the day-to-day operations of your team, ensure compliance with fundraising regulations, and uphold RSPB values of ethical fundraising.

• Travel: you will be expected to travel to different locations across Northern Ireland and on occasion more widely across the UK in order to support your team. As a result, a full driving licence that is valid in the UK is a requirement for this position.

• Weekend work: You’ll be expected to work weekends to support the fundraisers on busy shifts to maximise membership opportunity.
  
  

What you'll need to succeed

• A proven track record in face-to-face fundraising and team management, with leadership experience to recruit, motivate and guide your team to success.
• A self-motivated and a determined leader able to embed and lead a positive team culture of successful fundraisers.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, a strong understanding of ethical fundraising, good planning and organisational skills and the ability to think strategically.
• Confident in receiving and giving feedback regularly.
• Experience using leadership models such as root cause analysis, setting SMART work objectives, and implementing Situational Leadership to build capabilities.
• Familiarity with the RSPB cause, Code of Fundraising Practice and the ability to meet targets, deadlines and support fundraisers effectively.
• Experience working with flexibility and being able to react quickly to change, and to support others through change.

What you'll get in return

• Salary of £30,075 - £32,108 per year

• Flexible hours available to suit your individual circumstances.

• Work vehicle: a company van will be provided to cover all work travel and associated expenses.

• Excellent annual leave: 26 days holiday plus bank holidays. As a staff member you are entitled to one extra day of paid leave each year to spend volunteering. This can be for any charity or voluntary organisation not only the RSPB.

• Cycle to work Scheme and green loans.

• 24 hours assistance programme for employees and volunteers, for you and your close family/dependants. You can use it whenever you need support or advice around: financial wellbeing, mental health and wellbeing, physical health, and wellbeing.

• Discount offers include 20% off many retail items in our RSPB shops and online shop, and savings on holiday bookings.

• Pension scheme - the RSPB will match contributions of up to 7%

• Growth and development opportunities.
  
  

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Caitlan Murphy at Hays on 02890446911. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.