At Global, we think big, work hard, and never stand still. We’re the proud home of the best media and entertainment, driven by our talented and passionate people. Our mission? To make everyone’s day brighter—our Globallers, our audiences, our partners, and our communities. Whether we’re in the studio, building world-class technology, or securing record Outdoor advertising partnerships, we make sure we’re doing it as a team.
We are Global’s Make Some Noise
Make Some Noise is Global’s official charity which supports crucial grassroots projects across the UK through funding and development. Our goal is to make sure that nobody is left facing life’s toughest challenges alone. We raise money and awareness of the biggest issues affecting society, harnessing the power and reach of Global’s radio brands including Capital, Heart, Classic FM, Smooth, LBC, Radio X, Capital XTRA and Gold. To date, we've supported 480 UK charities, helping over 200,000 lives in communities right across the UK.
Salary:
circa £40,000 depending upon experience.
Your new role
We’re looking for a brilliant Fundraising Manager to devise and deliver strategies to raise money, including Global’s annual Make Some Noise Appeal. This exciting, project-led role spans mass-participation initiatives, high-profile presenter challenges, events, delivering partnership content, innovation – and lots more.
As a Fundraising Manager at Global, you will:
* Lead fundraising projects across Global’s and Make Some Noise’s platforms, creating compelling, income-generating content.
* Oversee fundraising platforms, track income, and provide data-driven insights to refine strategies.
* Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to innovate and deliver outstanding campaigns.
Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership (50%):
* Develop a range of fundraising campaigns, ensuring seamless execution and strong ROI.
* Lead the delivery of fundraising projects across radio and other platforms through clear communication, strong collaboration and excellent stakeholder management.
* Innovate new fundraising methods aligned with Global’s platforms and charity objectives.
Operational Management (30%):
* Implement and manage systems and processes for fundraising and communications.
* Ensure compliance with guidelines and best practices in all money-raising initiatives.
* Recruit and manage fixed-term staff during peak periods.
Data & Insight (20%):
* Use insight-driven data to create strategies and evaluate campaign success.
* Present actionable income reports and oversee detailed evaluations.
* Monitor income, update budget forecasts, and keep plans on track for growth.
What You’ll Love About This Role
* Think Big: Work with some of the UK’s biggest media brands and famous presenters.
* Own It: Take responsibility for creating exceptional campaigns that raise money and make an impact in communities across the UK.
* Keep It Simple: Streamlining processes for efficiency and effectiveness in fundraising operations.
* Better Together: Collaborate with a passionate, knowledgeable, and supportive team.
What Success Looks Like
In your first few months, you’ll have:
* Understood the status of current fundraising activities and built strong stakeholder relationships.
* Developed project delivery strategies and proposed innovative approaches.
* Analysed fundraising systems and implemented improvements to enhance efficiency.
* Monitored income, updated budget forecasts, and delivered insight-driven recommendations.
* Represented Make Some Noise by meeting supported charities.
What You’ll Need
· Project Management Expertise: At least three years’ experience managing projects in a charity, media, or events context.
· Data Insight: Strong working knowledge of Excel or similar and a track record of using data for actionable insights.
· Creativity & Innovation: A knack for developing unique fundraising ideas backed by robust processes.
· Leadership Skills: Proven experience as a strong manager, inspiring and supporting team members.
· Agility & Organisation: Ability to meet demanding deadlines and adapt plans to changing circumstances.
· Multi-Platform Experience: Comfortable working across audio, digital, social, and video platforms.
· Passion for Radio: A deep understanding of editorial values and enthusiasm for the medium.
Creating a place we all belong at Global
We are dedicated to creating a place where different voices are represented, amplified and celebrated. We know that we can’t serve our diverse audiences without first celebrating it in our people, which is why we’re passionate about creating an inclusive culture where every Globaller can belong. So, no matter who you are or where you are from, you can find your place at Global.
As a business, we believe in the importance of a healthy work-life balance and the value of a flexible and agile workforce. Therefore, we operate a Smart Working approach. If you need us to make any reasonable adjustments during your recruitment process, please contact us we’ll be happy to help.