Individual Giving Lead

The Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity; England; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent charitable organization in the United Kingdom is seeking an Individual Giving Lead to manage and deliver various fundraising campaigns. This role requires a minimum of two years of experience in Individual Giving and strong skills in project planning and team leadership. The successful candidate will contribute to significant fundraising initiatives while working in a supportive hybrid environment. The salary ranges from £34,000 to £37,000 depending on experience, with extensive benefits including generous holiday and healthcare.

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 two years' experience in Individual Giving.
• Proven ability to manage multichannel fundraising campaigns.
• Experience leading and developing team members.

Responsibilities

• Manage online and offline direct marketing campaigns.
• Lead the delivery of the annual Big Give cash appeal.
• Ensure targets are met for individual and regular giving activities.

Skills

Fundraising campaign management

Organisational skills

Project planning

Cross-team collaboration

Performance management

Job description

We are looking for an Individual Giving Lead who will manage our portfolio of online and offline direct marketing campaigns, leading the delivery of these from end to end. This will include our annual Big Give cash appeal and regular giving ‘Support the serving’ campaign along with line management of the Individual Giving Fundraiser.

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 two years’ experience in Individual Giving, with strong expertise in both Individual and Regular Giving programme development. You will be confident designing and delivering multichannel fundraising campaigns across email, social media, the website, and direct mail, and skilled in managing a campaign calendar from initial planning through to delivery and evaluation. Strong project planning, organisational and prioritisation skills are essential, along with proven experience working collaboratively across teams, particularly with Marketing and Communications.

You will bring experience in leading others, including setting SMART objectives, managing performance, and supporting staff development to enhance team capability. You will be able to lead a portfolio of individual and regular giving activities, ensuring targets are met and high-quality delivery is maintained. Your background will demonstrate a track record of guiding team members effectively, contributing to successful income generation and continuous improvement across fundraising programmes.

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 £34,000 up to £37,000 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)