Fundraising Manager

It is the fantastic efforts of our amazing supporters and volunteers that ensures our Air Ambulance in Dorset and Somerset is available for 19 hours a day – every day of the year.   It means that critical care practitioners and consultants can attend every patient at the scene. Our patient’s lives depend on us being there.

We value our supporters and volunteers and we value the people who work for us.  We are now looking to appoint an experienced Fundraising Manager to join our enthusiastic and committed team.  This is a key role and we are looking for a special person who will be able to work closely with the CEO and have responsibility for generating income the Charity needs to support their current and future needs.

Not only will you be highly motivated and enthusiastic but will offer excellent experience of winning and retaining supporters.  You will have sound knowledge and understanding of supporter relationship management and enjoy the challenge of building relationships within the community.

We need someone who has worked within a similar role and can bring immediate positive result  Naturally, you will need to be an excellent communicator and confident in contacting supporters over the phone as well as giving presentations to various groups, associations and local businesses.

We need a real team player who is equally happy working autonomously.   

This is a demanding role with sometimes conflicting priorities so the ability to judge your workload and have an organised, methodical approach is essential. Candidates should have at least two years’ experience of community fundraising alongside excellent communication skills with the ability to engage with a wide range of audiences confidently.   You will be providing support and leadership to a small fundraising team and so previous management experience is important.  This role requires someone who can work flexibly with their time.

If you think you have the right skills, experience and knowledge to take on this creative and exciting new role, we'd love to hear from you.

Recruitment Process

Closing Date:                             16^th January 2019

Application by:                          CV and supporting statement

Please send to:                          Our Recruitment Partner, Jackie Dawkins of Shine Charity Recruitment

First Interview:                          With Jackie Dawkins on Friday 25^th January 2019

Second Interview:                     With Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance at their HO in Wellington, Somerset