Membership And Fundraising Co-ordinator

We are working in partnership with The Tank Museum (a registered charity), who are seeking a Membership and Fundraising Co-ordinator to join their innovative and award-winning marketing team.  

Based at Bovington Camp, the home of the tank, the Museum boasts the most comprehensive collection of armoured fighting vehicles in the world, representing every major conflict since the First World War, the Museum, which attracts over 200,000 visitors a year, also host the annual event, TANKFEST, as well as displaying a strong supporting collection of medals, photographs, film, sound recordings, fine art, books, weapons, models and memorabilia. The entire collection of this Accredited Museum is “Designated” as being of outstanding national importance – a testament to its uniqueness, quality and the expertise of those who care for it. 

Highly regarded in the arts and culture sector across the globe, The Tank Museum’s marketing team are responsible for the promotion of The Tank Museum, working on and offline to raise public awareness of the museum, its collections, exhibitions, events, membership schemes, and other revenue raising functions.  They are ambitious, productive, creative and analytical in approach to problem solving. 

In this newly created role, the Membership and Fundraising Co-ordinator will expand the public fundraising function of the Museum, integrating and developing existing schemes whilst identifying and undertaking new projects to raise funds in support the charitable objectives of the Museum, including engaging their existing and sizeable international online audiences.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:

• Experience of working in a fundraising or in a membership role (recruitment/retention), with knowledge of processes and practices. 
• Experience of handling data and using a CRM system. 
• Experience of working to targets. 
• Knowledge of the fundraising landscape in the UK.

You will be an instinctive, enthusiastic and collaborative team player, showing curiosity and creativity. With the ability to handle pressure and react positively to shifting priorities and demands, you will be highly organised with excellent time management and interpersonal skills. The Museum encourages self-development and motivation to learn.

For more information, please contact Louise Portnall, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

Location: Bovington / Hybrid

Closing date: 4 November 2024

Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment.