Fundraising Manager (Midlands)

Based in the Birmingham area, you will report into the Regional Director of Development (North West), and be responsible for significantly growing our income in the Midlands. Backed by a fantastic brand and reputation, you will lead through a transformative period of growth as we raise funds to make a real and immediate difference in the lives of disabled and disadvantaged children and young people.

At Variety, the Children's Charity, we believe every child has a right to live their best life and reach their full potential. We fund and deliver life-changing programs that give disabled and disadvantaged children and young people across the UK a better future. 2024 was our 75th year in the UK, and we are part of a global network that has raised and donated close to £1.6 billion to positively impact the lives of children in need.

We are one of the most well-recognised and trusted charities as a result of this illustrious track record. Today, in the UK we have a team of 20 dedicated staff, which will grow over the next 12 months, who support our work and an enviable network of committed supporters and volunteers across the country.

We’re not content to rest on our laurels – we have recently completed a leadership transition that will provide the strategic and operational foundation for the charity to be more effective than ever. We plan to double our income in the next three years and grow our support for children and young people across the UK.

To do this, we need a dynamic, forward-thinking fundraiser who can engage effectively with staff, Trustees, volunteers, donors, and beneficiaries. Someone who knows how to make the most of the unparalleled showbiz and business networks our trustees bring to the organisation. Who can demonstrate a deep understanding of fundraising, a commitment to achieving ambitious financial targets, the ability to lead by being fully accessible to various stakeholders and can actively participate in key Variety events, including the Variety Club Showbusiness Awards, Variety Props Awards and the Variety Disability Sports Awards. Success in the role will make a huge difference to the lives of the children and young people we support.

Summary of role:

·         The Fundraising Manager is responsible for raising income for Variety in the Midlands area with a focus on unrestricted income. This entails supporting, managing, and developing a wide range of existing and new contacts, events and charitable activities.

 ·         To drive and develop new fundraising opportunities, events and maximising regional income across all areas of activity.

·         To work closely with Variety’s Midlands Committees to maximise income and ensure successful planning and implementation of regional fundraising programmes, events, and activities.

 ·         To work closely with Variety’s other fundraiser managers to help achieve overall organisational goals and income.

 ·         Professionally represent Variety, ensuring compliance with Variety’s operating policies and procedures.

Person Specification

·         Strong work ethic, committed to helping disadvantaged children.

·         Ability to organise events

·         Exceptional communications and networking skills.

·         Able to manage/work with regional personnel, directly or indirectly.

·         Ability to control and produce budgets, and non-financial targets.

·         Ability to communicate and present at all levels including to directors in both writing, or in oral presentations.

·         Numerate and IT literate.

·         Ability to manage and prioritise workloads to ensure that deadlines are met.

·         High standard of personal presentation.

·         Self-motivated and ambitious.

·         Able to reflect the values, and behaviours of Variety in all aspects of work.

·         Willingness and ability to travel extensively throughout the UK as and when required.

Benefits 

·         Pension (7% contribution from Variety with 2% employee contribution).

·         25 days annual leave (pro-rata).

·         Membership to a health and well-being cash plan scheme on completion of a six-month probationary period.

·         'Death in Service' scheme (Life Assurance).

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Inclusion is one of our key values. It is our ambition to recruit great people from diverse communities. We welcome and encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment/identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy/maternity and or marriage/civil partnership status, race, religion or belief.

Deadline for applications: 24th February 2025

Please send an up to date CV along with a covering letter.