Community Fundraising Manager

The Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity; England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity supporting military families seeks a Community Fundraising Manager to lead the fundraising team across the UK. This person will drive initiatives to grow net income, manage staff, and collaborate on community engagement efforts. With a focus on achieving annual income targets and effective budget management, the ideal candidate should have at least three years of experience in community fundraising, strong leadership skills, and a strategic mindset. This role offers a salary of £35,000 to £42,000 and benefits including 6 weeks holiday and a hybrid working approach.

Benefits

6 weeks holiday plus bank holidays

Free on-site parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free Access to HMS Excellent Fitness Centre

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

Private Healthcare Scheme

Generous non-contributory Pension Scheme

Enhanced Maternity Leave Package

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years' experience in Community Fundraising or a similar role.
• Experience in leading geographically dispersed teams.
• Strong track record in managing staff and achieving fundraising goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Community Fundraising team to achieve income growth.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure effective fundraising activities.
• Manage budget and ensure targets are met.

Skills

Community fundraising experience

Team leadership

Budget management

Strategic thinking

Project management

Job description

We are looking for a Community Fundraising Manager who will focus on leadership and net income growth of the Community Fundraising (CFR) team, who are based across the UK. The post holder will lead and manage the three regional engagement Officers, taking responsibility in actively supporting them to achieve in their posts.

To succeed in the role, you will need entrepreneurial thinking as well as being able to collaborate with colleagues across the UK to ensure consistent support for staff and volunteers, ensuring our community fundraising activities are delivered well, in a timely manner whilst always being mindful of the return on investment. The Community Fundraising Manager will be responsible for the delivery and growth of this area of fundraising and will be expected to meeting annual income targets and ensuring effective budget management.

About the RNRMC

RNRMC is the Navy’s principal charity which exists to support every sailor, marine and their families, for life. We do this by offering grants to and working with, other organisations to deliver programmes that meet the needs of our beneficiaries. We work hard, engaging with supporters to help raise awareness and funds to deliver the outcomes required for today and tomorrow.

Experience and Background

You will have a minimum of three years’ experience in Community Fundraising or a similar fundraising role, with experience in leading geographically dispersed teams and driving sustainable income growth within a charity or nonprofit setting. You should have a strong track record in managing and developing staff, ideally having overseen regional or community-based officers, with the ability to motivate, coach, and support individuals to achieve fundraising goals. Experience in community fundraising is essential, including planning and delivering a portfolio of activities, nurturing supporter relationships, and ensuring volunteers receive consistent, high-quality support. The role also requires proven ability in budget management, forecasting, and meeting annual income targets.

Success in this role calls for an entrepreneurial and strategic mindset, capable of identifying new opportunities for income generation while ensuring strong return on investment. The post holder must be highly collaborative, able to work effectively with colleagues across regions to drive alignment and deliver well-coordinated campaigns. Strong organisational and project-management skills are key, enabling the manager to oversee multiple initiatives delivered on time and to a high standard. Ultimately, the role requires a confident leader who can balance creativity with operational excellence, ensuring the community fundraising programme continues to grow and deliver meaningful impact.

Please see the job description for full details on the duties and responsibilities.

Hours of Work

Hours of work are 35 hours per week, 09:00 – 17:00 Monday to Friday.

We have a friendly, supportive, and inclusive environment with a hybrid working approach of 60% in office and 40% home-working.

Salary

The annual salary range for the post is between £35,000 up to £42,000 per annum, depending upon experience.

Benefits

• 6 weeks holiday, plus bank holidays
• Free on-site parking
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free Access to HMS Excellent Fitness Centre
• Employee Assistance Programme to give you confidential support 24 hours a day
• Life Assurance (after one year’s qualifying service)
• Private Healthcare Scheme (after one year’s qualifying period)
• A generous non-contributory Pension Scheme (7% contribution after 3 months qualifying period)
• Enhanced Maternity Leave Package (after 2 year’s qualifying period)