Relationship Manager - Special Events & Fundraising

THE BRITISH RED CROSS SOCIETY; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

36 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Recognition platform

Discounts

Wellbeing support

Learning & development

Will writing service

Death in service

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Job summary

The British Red Cross is seeking a Relationship Manager (Special Events) to grow and manage a portfolio of high-profile fundraising events across the UK. You will engage with committees, volunteers and senior supporters to maximise income and impact.

You’ll lead development and delivery of events such as galas, markets and balls, while partnering with volunteer committees to drive participation, fundraising targets and outstanding experiences.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fundraising and relationship management with strong income targets.
• Experience planning and delivering high-profile fundraising events (galas, dinners, markets, balls).
• Experience building relationships with influential stakeholders (senior volunteers, corporates, membership bodies).
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, confident both in person and online.
• Strong financial literacy and ability to manage event budgets and income pipelines.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure while juggling multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Build, steward and grow relationships with fundraising committees, livery companies, volunteer groups and individual supporters.
• Lead development and delivery of high-profile fundraising events including galas, markets, balls and other initiatives.
• Work with volunteer committees to maximise fundraising income, engagement and event experiences.
• Identify and secure new fundraising opportunities through networks and referrals.
• Develop stewardship plans to encourage repeat participation and increased giving.
• Manage multiple stakeholder relationships, collaborating across teams to ensure successful planning and execution.
• Monitor budgets, income performance and forecasts to achieve targets.
• Manage a small team focused on relationship building and events delivery.

Skills

Fundraising

Relationship management

Stakeholder engagement

Team management

Job description

The British Red Cross is seeking a Relationship Manager (Special Events) to grow and manage a portfolio of high-profile fundraising events across the UK. You will engage with committees, volunteers and senior supporters to maximise income and impact.

You’ll lead development and delivery of events such as galas, markets and balls, while partnering with volunteer committees to drive participation, fundraising targets and outstanding experiences.