Our values We work to protect our ocean, and all that depends on it, the wildlife, the people, and now, our planet. We are looking for people who demonstrate our values, but who also contribute their own perspectives and experiences to add to our knowledge and our culture. We are brave We are positive We have integrity We are a community We are credible We are solutions focused The opportunity You will generate and grow our income through community fundraising activities. As our lead community fundraiser, you will plan and deliver a diverse portfolio of fundraising activities to engage people with our work. You will support a team to develop innovative fundraising products, grow our supporter base and provide exceptional supporter stewardship. Knowledge and experience (what you’ll know) Essential A track record in community fundraising or similar, with the ability to demonstrate success in meeting financial targets and income growth. Can demonstrate your experience of supporting the development of 3-5 year strategic plans Experience of developing and leading on annual operating plans in line with strategic goals. Can show your line management experience, including knowledge of successfully developing and motivating a team. Can successfully set and manage multi-year budgets. Good knowledge of and experience of working with CRM databases including the collection and storage of data in line with GDPR. Sound knowledge of current fundraising trends and knowledge of fundraising policies, procedures and legalities. Desirable Experience of establishing and growing new community fundraising products. Project management experience, able to plan and deliver within set timescales. Skills & abilities (how you’ll do it) Essential Able to take responsibility for delivering against objectives and monitor and evaluate operational and financial plans. Excellent interpersonal skills including relationship building, influencing and negotiating with a wide diverse audience Able to work as a leader and motivate others. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including attention to detail. Strong planning skills and the ability to manage a varied and busy workload while meeting tight deadlines. Self-motivated and able to demonstrate creativity, initiative and work proactively Ability and confidence to represent the organisation with potential and existing donors. Desirable Strong IT skills, including MS 365 tools (Teams, SharePoint, One Drive etc.) Word, PowerPoint, Excel etc. Personal Qualities (what you’ll bring) A personal style in line with our values and our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion: An innovative and creative thinker who is quick to generate solutions and ideas. Comfortable with change, with a flexible and adaptable approach to work, with good prioritization skills. Approaches problems with a creative and enabling mindset to seek solutions. Responds positively to challenges – managing your personal responses when things get busy Comfortable and capable when working independently and on own initiative. Motivated and focused in both the home working and busier working environments. A good team player who builds open and supportive relationships. A positive, optimistic, and ambitious vision for the future of Community Fundraising. Collaborative and team-oriented approach, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues across different functions and levels. Proactive and results-driven mindset, with a focus on achieving measurable outcomes.