F2F Fundraising Manager - Scotland

About us

Our purpose is simple, to save lives at sea. Since 1824, our crews have been risking their lives to save those who are in danger of drowning.

We’re looking for a Face to Face (F2F) Manager in Scotland to join our award-winning team. This is a fantastic opportunity within the RNLI to develop our talented team of fundraisers and inspire many new supporters of our lifesaving charity.

This role will be required to manage a team of face-to-face fundraisers who will sign up regular supporters within a defined geographical area and raise vital long-term funding for the charity. This will include opportunities to work alongside other specialist teams including our volunteer lifeboat crews and lifeguards, playing an integral part in reaching both local and team income targets and contributing towards the wider objectives of the RNLI.

About the role

This role will be required to manage a team of face-to-face fundraisers who will sign up regular supporters contributing towards the wider fundraising goals to help the RNLI to continue to save lives at sea across the UK & Ireland. Our team provides a motivated and positive environment where we welcome those who want to join an engaging and solution focussed team.

 As a F2F Manager you will be tasked with focus on the following areas:

• Recruit, train, and performance manage a team of motivated paid F2F Fundraisers
• Manage and develop a portfolio of fundraising locations including RNLI assets along the East coast of Scotland
• Measure and analyse Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as fundraising targets and budgets
• Create and execute detailed delivery plans, mitigating for risks and opportunities
• Maintain and develop internal and external stakeholder relationships

About you

We are looking for a motivated and focussed candidate who will bring the following skills & experience:

• A full & valid driving license
• Evidence of managing and motivating a team of paid staff or volunteers to achieve goals/targets
• Experience in managing own workload and prioritising & adapting to reactive work.
• Ability to manage budgets
• Good understanding of Microsoft packages such as excel, word & powerpoint.
• Experience in face-to-face fundraising would be advantageous. 
• Willingness to work with a variety of stakeholders internal and external to the RNLI; even organisers, RNLI volunteers etc. Some of this may require flexible working patterns.

In return

We are invested in our employees who in return will receive the following benefits:

• A company car & mobile phone will be assigned to you to help you perform your role
• Generous holiday entitlement: 26 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• We are a flexible working employer; in return for any planned work which is outside of Monday-Friday 9-5 we will reimburse you with time in lieu.
• Ongoing training and development
• Mental health and wellbeing support
• Bi-annual staff feedback surveys & employee forum
• Employee networks
• Access to occupational health services
• Team meetings in person 3 times a year
• You will on the ground with your fundraising team & colleagues 1 day per week.  
• Outstanding pension scheme (contributions of up to 16% of basic salary)
• Life assurance
• Health and dental cashplan

Other roles you may have experience of could include:

Engagement Manager, F2F Agency Manager, Direct Engagement Manager, Fundraising Manager, Face to Face Manager, Face to Face Operations Manager, F2F Regional Manager, Individual Giving Manager, F2F Team Leader, Face to Face Programme Manager, Fundraising Executive, Regional Sales Manager

This post requires a valid driving licence.

This post is subject to clearance of a finance check - satisfactory to the RNLI.

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 nearly 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.