RSPB Scotland is looking for a Fundraising Manager to help generate and maximise income from external funding sources. The role is primarily responsible for raising money for work undertaken by RSPB Scotland, and as such the successful candidate will ideally be based in Scotland.

What's the role about?

We are looking for a motivated individual with relevant fundraising experience who will take the initiative to seek out new funding opportunities and create high quality funding proposals.

This role will have a particular focus on raising income from grants and charitable trusts but may require flexible working across fundraising streams. Therefore, experience in corporate and/or individual fundraising would be desirable.

Excellent writing skills and attention to detail are crucial to the success of this role, as is the ability to manage multiple tasks, work independently and prioritise to meet tight deadlines. The successful candidate must also be confident in building and developing strong relationships, both externally with funders and internally with RSPB staff from other offices and nature reserves. This role will also include line management responsibilities.

Knowledge of the threats facing nature and our climate, and a passion to contribute towards tackling these issues, is required.

Essential skills, knowledge and experience:

• Proven, successful track record in securing five and six figure donations from grants and/or charitable trusts
• Excellent writing skills for compiling funding proposals and projects reports and claims
• Good numeracy skills, attention to detail, and ability to collate project budgets and grant claims
• Excellent understanding of funder motivations, funding processes, and the implications of funding packages and commitments
• Ability to work proactively, with minimal supervision, both within a team environment and independently
• Ability to develop good relationships across RSPB teams and with a range of funders and partners
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and short deadlines, and ability to cope well with change
• Persuasive verbal communication skills to influence and represent the RSPB to a variety of external and internal audiences
• Ability to work with other organisations and manage collaborative funding proposals, as well as work independently and manage own workload
• Experience in managing line reports, providing guidance, support and performance management
• Experience in recording income and donor communications on a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system
• Competent user of Microsoft Office