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Location: Westminster, London
Contract: Permanent, Part-time
Salary: £33,376 per annum for 32 hours per week over 4 days, based on an FTE salary of £41,720 per annum (NJC Scale Range 27–29) inclusive of London Weighting, pension and other benefits.
Hours of work: This is a flexible role of 32 hours per week, over 4 days (8hrs per day)
Annual leave: 35 days including bank holidays / Statutory Holidays (pro-rata for part time)
Closing Date: Monday 10th August 2026
JOB PURPOSE
This is a pivotal role within The Passage’s Fundraising Team, created to help support the transformation of our supporter data systems and ensure we become a more data informed, insight driven organisation and fundraising team. You will be the main contact for the fundraising CRM working with the fundraising team and other teams within The Passage such as finance and IT to ensure the smooth running of all systems and processes.
As the dedicated data and CRM Manager for Fundraising and Communications, you will support colleagues with reporting, analysis, campaign set-up and selections, and data strategy. Your work will ensure our data is accurate, accessible, and GDPR-compliant, enabling smarter decision-making, improved supporter journeys, and to help grow income. You will also be working with the Marketing and Communications team to implement email soft opt-in for our supporters. This is a unique opportunity to shape how we use data to engage, retain, and grow our supporter base at a time of exciting change.
MAIN DUTIES
1. Fundraising CRM Project Leadership
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Manage and maintain the current Salesforce system, ensuring it remains functional, accurate, and fit for the purposes of stewarding donors and maintaining accurate records of donations
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Act as the day-to-day lead for the CRM system within the Fundraising and Communications team, ensuring it meets team needs and supports strategic goals.
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Document workflows, integrations and processes to ensure the long-term sustainability and usability of the system for vital processes such as donation processing and gift aid
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Work with IT and the fundraising team to evaluate onboard 3rd party platforms to support fundraising initiatives. Ensure any changes are approved with senior stakeholders and documented.
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Be a custodian of GDPR within the Fundraising team and be the main point of contact with The Passage’s Data protection lead and ensure all policies and procedures are up to date and in line with current fundraising regulations.
2.CRM and Data Management
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Work collaboratively with the IT team and procurement team as the fundraising representative to recommend improvements to the current CRM and any other related projects.
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Maintain and improve the quality of supporter data through regular cleansing, deduplication, and tagging to ensure accuracy and GDPR compliance.
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Ensure ongoing system performance and data integrity by embedding data hygiene routines and best practices.
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Work with the Finance team to support integration between the CRM and finance systems for seamless donation and income reporting.
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Working with data flows and setting up integrations, ensuring the system runs smoothly on an ongoing basis, making updates, troubleshooting issues whilst maintaining data consistency.
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Work on system migrations and leading on maintaining proper process structures and documentation during those transitions. Keep track of installed packages, security keys, and their passwords and related administrative processes.
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Be responsible for all data imports from our 3rd party platforms, ensure that data is uploaded in line with regular upload schedule in an accurate manner.
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Work with the Marketing and Communications team to help implement soft opt-in
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Manage one database volunteer to complete database tasks.
3. Data Selections, Segmentation and Campaign Support
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Collaborate with the Fundraising team to perform targeted data selections for appeals, newsletters, stewardship journeys, and events.
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Develop and maintain segmentation structures and logic to support personalised supporter journeys and strategic targeting.
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Work closely with the Marketing and Communications team to provide campaign-ready data for fundraising, advocacy, and engagement activities.
4. Reporting and Insight
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Design, build, and maintain dashboards and reports that provide real time insight into fundraising performance, donor behaviour and campaign results.
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Create and deliver regular and ad hoc fundraising analysis to inform strategic decisions and performance tracking.
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Proactively identify opportunities to improve donor retention, upgrade journeys and lifetime value through data driven insight.
5. Cyber Security
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Work closely with the IT team to manage security/GDPR of the Fundraising crm
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Develop knowledge in this area and undertake training as required.
6. Other Duties:
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Provide ad-hoc administrative support to the Fundraising and Communications team.
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Support and attend fundraising events as required.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
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Stay up to date on policies/news/regulations relating to the role
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Work with the Supporter Engagement Officer on shared tasks and provide reports as required and troubleshoot any issues
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Proactively flag any data integrity issues with Line Manager and help develop action plans as required.
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Participate in internal/external meetings as required, and attend training events, conferences and other functions as necessary.
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Participate in regular supervision and annual appraisal and help in identifying your own job-related development and training needs.
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Ensure that all The Passage’s policies and procedures are adhered to and contribute to the effective implementation of The Passage’s Diversity and Equality Policy as it affects both The Passage and its work with vulnerable adults.
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At all times, undertake your role in a professional manner maintaining a high-quality standard of work, and to always work in accordance with the aims, values and ethos of The Passage and uphold standards expected by The Fundraising Regulator
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Undertake any other duties that may be required which are commensurate with the role.
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In conjunction with your Line Manager, continuously develop the role to ensure that all tasks are being undertaken in an effective and appropriate manner which meets the strategic aims and objectives of The Passage.
Note: This Job Description summarises the main responsibilities of the role at the time of writing. As the organisation and digital activity continue to develop, the role may evolve in consultation with the postholder.
Person Specification:
This person specification sets out the essential abilities and qualities which are used in the selection criteria for the post. When completing your supporting statement please address criteria E1 to E10 and K1 to K9, giving evidence of your experience and abilities and demonstrating your understanding and knowledge.
EXPERIENCE
E1 Experience of using a database to accurately enter and manage data
E2 High level skills related to data management and handling
E3 Working extensively with Fundraising CRM system
E4 Implementing policies and procedures
E5 Running reports and analysing data.
E6 Understanding of data protection and GDPR principles
E7 Working with Salesforce, ideally with Administrator certification. (Desirable)
E8 Experience supporting or leading database/system improvement projects, including implementation or migration (Desirable)
E9 Experience of onboarding 3rd party platforms with GDPR compliance and collaboration with IT
E10 Experience of working in the charity sector (Desirable)
KNOWLEDGE
K1 Ability to prioritise and organisational skills, remaining calm under pressure
K2 Team working skills with a positive and collaborative approach.
K3 Interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
K4 Standards and procedures for payment card processing, electronic payments (e.g. BACS, bank transfers), banking and handling cash securely.
K5 Individual giving and/or other types of fundraising.
K6 Up to date knowledge of GDPR compliance and soft opt-in
K7 Relevant regulations, legislation and professional codes of practice.
K8 IT proficiency, especially Excel, Word and Outlook.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £45,000–£47,000 FTE (depending on experience)
Hours: 30–35 hours per week
Location: Hybrid/home-based. Ideally within easy reach of Chelmsford and London. Regular travel to meet colleagues, funders and visit programmes across England.
Reporting to: CEO
Be part of a mission that's transforming children's futures through food, farming and the countryside
For more than 45 years, The Country Trust has been connecting children from the UK's most disadvantaged communities with the land that sustains us all. Through inspiring farm visits, food education and countryside experiences, we've already reached more than 600,000 children, and we're just getting started.
We're entering an exciting new chapter as we develop our next organisational strategy, and we're looking for an experienced fundraising leader to help shape our future.
This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious and strategic fundraiser to join our Senior Leadership Team and lead the next phase of our income growth, enabling even more children to benefit from our life-changing programmes.
About the role
As Head of Fundraising, you'll provide strategic leadership across all fundraising activity while remaining hands-on in securing major income and developing key relationships.
You'll lead a dedicated fundraising team, drive innovation, strengthen fundraising systems and processes, and develop a sustainable fundraising strategy that diversifies income across:
- Trusts and foundations
- Corporate partnerships
- Major donors
- Individual giving
- Legacies
- Gaming and Streaming for Good
- Emerging fundraising opportunities
Working closely with the CEO, Senior Leadership Team, Digital and IT colleagues, you'll help embed new fundraising systems, champion data-driven decision making and ensure fundraising excellence across the organisation.
About you
We're looking for an inspiring fundraising leader who combines strategic thinking with practical delivery.
You'll bring:
- Significant senior-level fundraising leadership experience
- A proven track record of securing substantial income across multiple fundraising streams
- Experience developing and delivering fundraising strategies that drive sustainable growth
- Strong leadership skills with experience developing high-performing teams
- Excellent relationship-building, communication and influencing skills
- Financial and commercial awareness, including budgeting and forecasting
- Knowledge of fundraising regulation, GDPR and fundraising best practice
- A passion for improving opportunities for disadvantaged children
Experience developing new income streams, digital fundraising and CRM systems would be particularly valuable.
Why join us?
At The Country Trust, you'll be joining an ambitious charity where collaboration, learning and innovation are at the heart of everything we do.
We offer:
- Hybrid and flexible working
- 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (FTE)
- Workplace pension
- Homeworking allowance
- Mileage and agreed travel expenses
- A supportive, values-led culture
- The opportunity to shape our future strategy and make a lasting difference to children's lives
We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the communities we serve and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
Key dates
Closing date: 12pm, 3 August
Shortlisting: 6 August
Interviews: Week commencing 24 August
The Country Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
We are a small, dynamic national education charity dedicated to bringing alive the working countryside for children least able to access it.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.