Capital Appeal Manager

About us

Our purpose is simple: to save lives at sea. 24 hours a day, every day, RNLI lifesavers are ready to launch to the rescue.

We are looking for a Capital Appeal Manager to join our expanding Philanthropy Team.  This role will act as the critical project manager of our newly formed £150m national appeal, launching in Spring 2027. This five-year project will focus on renovating the RNLI stations in need of repair. Working with teams from across the RNLI, inspiring collaboration and keeping stakeholders on board with regular communications, ensuring we are maximising opportunities and managing risk.

Some of the benefits

• Flexible working
• 26 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Outstanding pension scheme (contributions of up to 16% of basic salary)
• Life assurance
• Health and dental cashplan option
• Training & Development

Your role

As the Capital Appeal Manager you will be tasked with focus on the following areas:

• Lead on project management and stakeholder engagement on the national capital appeal
• Manage the overarching plan of activities and track results from all teams
• Be responsible for managing the income and expenditure budgets
• Work closely with Estates colleagues to ensure a strong understanding of the capital projects
• Lead the preparation of all national capital appeal campaign literature to inspire supporters
• Working across all key fundraising and marketing teams to ensure a fully integrated campaign.

About you

You’ll be an excellent communicator and relationship builder that loves bringing people together to achieve a common goal. You must be an inclusive team player who relishes the success of others, creating and keeping a plan on track. You’ll bring enthusiasm and energy with a real passion for the RNLI’s mission. You will be self-reliant, self-motivated and resilient. You will enjoy variety - whether it’s understanding the technical nature of a project, talking to a prospective donor about how their gift could make a difference, working with volunteers or supporting colleagues on marketing and PR campaigns.

Occasional travel with overnight stays will be required within the UK and the Republic of Ireland.

To be considered as a Capital Appeal Manager you will need:

• Track record of success in capital appeal funding and achievement of income against agreed financial targets
• Ability to apply a broad range of communication and interpersonal skills (both verbal and written) to inspire and influence donors, volunteers and colleagues to support the appeal
• Strong relationship management experience
• Capable of briefing creatives to deliver a compelling proposition, case for support and campaign resources
• A broad understanding of fundraising functions particularly philanthropy, trusts, corporate and community
• Proven organisational skills, including excellent project management and budget management skills.

So, as the Capital Appeal Manager if you have the drive and enthusiasm to be part of our One Crew to achieve our exciting new Capital Appeal to repair our stations and support our crews, this could be the role for you. Please apply via the button shown.

Safeguarding

The RNLI is committed to safeguarding; protecting a person’s health, wellbeing, and human rights, enabling them to live free from harm, abuse, and neglect. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment and have a zero-tolerance approach. The suitability of all prospective employees and volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. This will include relevant criminal record checks being carried out dependent on the eligibility of the role. (England & Wales; DBS check, Scotland; Disclosure Scotland PVG, Northern Ireland; Access NI, Republic of Ireland; Garda Vetting; International, International Child Protection Certificate process).

Diversity at the RNLI

Our staff and volunteers have been saving lives at sea without prejudice for 200 years. We respect and value diversity of background, skills and perspectives within our teams, and consider it essential to help us deliver a world-class lifesaving service. We are an inclusive organisation and welcome applications from everyone. In addition to having the skills needed for the role, we also look for applicants who share our commitment to living our RNLI values (trustworthy, courageous, selfless, and dependable), and helping us work towards Our Vision: To save Every One.