Fundraising Manager, BBC Children in Need

BBC; London; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Join BBC Children in Need as a Fundraising Manager to drive impactful campaigns that engage communities across the UK. In this full-time role, you will shape fundraising initiatives and support disadvantaged children, contributing to meaningful change while working in a hybrid environment.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in delivering high-profile fundraising campaigns.
• Track record of managing partnerships and engagement strategies.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of the Mass Fundraising strategy.
• Manage key fundraising and corporate partnerships.
• Deliver integrated multi-channel campaigns.

Skills

Fundraising campaign delivery

Analytical skills

Project management

Partnership management

Supporter engagement

Job description

Fundraising Manager, BBC Children in Need

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JOB DETAILS

JOB BAND: C

CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent, Full-time

DEPARTMENT: BBC Children in Need

LOCATION: Salford / London – Hybrid

PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £33,000 - £37,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

We're happy to discuss flexible working. If you'd like to, please indicate your preference in the application – though there's no obligation to do so now. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

BBC Children in Need is the BBC’s UK Charity, and exists to make a positive difference to the lives of disadvantaged children and young people across the UK. Our refreshed objectives and activities will ensure the impact we have on children’s lives is front and centre of the work the charity undertakes over and above the projects and services we fund.

Our focus is on finding and funding the inspiring ideas that change children’s lives.

Join BBC Children in Need as a Fundraising Manager and help deliver inspiring campaigns that engage communities across the UK. You’ll play a key role in shaping and executing mass fundraising initiatives that drive income and deepen supporter relationships. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working with one of the UK’s most trusted and loved charities.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM

Be part of a collaborative, creative, and mission-driven team that’s passionate about making a difference. At BBC Children in Need, you’ll work on high-profile campaigns, build meaningful partnerships, and grow professionally in a supportive environment. With hybrid working and a culture of innovation, you’ll have the space to thrive while helping children across the UK reach their full potential.

Your Key Responsibilities And Impact

• Support the development and delivery of the Mass Fundraising strategy across schools, public, workplaces, and community groups.
• Manage key fundraising and corporate partnerships, identifying new opportunities and nurturing existing relationships.
• Deliver integrated, multi-channel campaigns in collaboration with Marketing, Content, and Insight teams.
• Create and manage supporter journeys to drive acquisition, retention, and long-term engagement.
• Analyse campaign performance, report on KPIs, and apply insights to optimise future activity.
  
  

Essential Criteria

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Proven experience in delivering high-profile fundraising campaigns, with strong analytical skills.
• Track record of managing mutually beneficial partnerships and developing bespoke programme engagement strategies.
• Excellent project management and organisational skills, with the ability to meet and exceed targets.
• Strong understanding of the fundraising landscape and supporter engagement and a passion for the mission and values of BBC Children in Need.
• Collaborative team player with experience working across departments and with external partners.
  
  

Desired But Not Required

• Understanding of the education sector and its fundraising potential.
• Experience using CRM systems to manage supporter data and journeys.
• Familiarity with digital fundraising tools and platforms.
• Knowledge of data-driven campaign development and post-campaign analysis.
  
  

If you can bring some of these skills and experience, along with transferable strengths, we’d love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.

Disclaimer

This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.

Please note: If you were to be offered this role, the BBC will conduct Employment screening checks which include Reference checks; Eligibility to work checks; and if applicable to the role, Safeguarding and Adverse media/Social media checks. Any offer made is conditional on these checks being satisfactory.

For any general queries, please contact: [e-mail]

Redeployment

The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy, prior to any individuals being considered who are not at risk.

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