The successful candidate will be a confident written and verbal communicator with excellent relationship management skills, able to present complex information effectively to different audiences and work collaboratively with colleagues and external stakeholders. You will be organised, entrepreneurial and motivated by achieving challenging goals and deadlines.

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Roles And Responsibilities

You will:

• Develop and manage relationships with prospective donors, members and grant-making trusts to support fundraising priorities.
• Maintain, grow and manage a pipeline of prospects, supporting engagement strategies, donor cultivation and stewardship activity.
• Support fundraising campaigns and projects, working towards agreed income and activity targets.
• Research and identify new fundraising opportunities and potential sources of support.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior colleagues, donors and partners.
• Support the delivery of donor stewardship and regular giving programmes, ensuring a positive supporter experience.
• Coordinate fundraising events, meetings and engagement activities.
• Produce high-quality reports, presentations, briefing documents and correspondence for a range of audiences.
• Collect, analyse and present data to support fundraising activity, reporting and decision-making.
• Maintain accurate records, databases and information systems to support effective relationship management.
• Support effective administrative systems for key activities, projects and fundraising initiatives.
• Provide operational support for committees, project boards, meetings and similar groups.
• Maintain accurate financial records and support budget monitoring and reporting.
• Respond to enquiries and requests for information professionally and efficiently.
• Work collaboratively across the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and wider University to support development objectives.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with information governance requirements.

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Essential Criteria

You will have:

• A good first degree or equivalent relevant experience and achievements.
• Experience of working in a development, fundraising, relationship management or customer-focused role.
• Experience of building and maintaining effective relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with different audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with a professional, confident and diplomatic approach.
• Experience of managing projects, activities or events.
• Experience of producing high-quality written communications, reports, presentations or briefing documents.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to maintain accuracy while working at pace.
• Experience of using data and information to support decision-making and reporting.
• Excellent IT skills, including advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience of managing electronic and paper-based information systems.
• Ability to work independently, use initiative and manage a varied workload.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Understanding of information governance principles.

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Desirable Criteria

It Would Be Advantageous To Have

• Experience of fundraising within higher education, arts, cultural or charitable organisations.
• Experience of developing donor, supporter or membership relationships.
• Experience of working with fundraising databases or CRM systems.
• Experience of supporting philanthropic campaigns or income-generation activity.
• Experience of working with senior stakeholders, donors or external partners.
• Knowledge and understanding of the higher education or creative arts sector.

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Further Information

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Terry Gibson, Head of Development at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire at Terry.Gibson@bcu.ac.uk

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

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Why work for us

• Work–life balance – Generous leave and hybrid working (role dependent).
• Career development – Opportunities to grow, develop and progress your career.
• Reward and wellbeing – Competitive pay, pension, a health cash plan, wellbeing support and a wide range of staff benefits.
• Inclusive culture – A supportive, diverse environment where everyone belongs.

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Visa Sponsorship

This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route, subject to meeting the relevant criteria. For further information, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

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Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and to an environment that supports lawful free speech and academic freedom. We will continuously review and improve our policies, practices, and procedures to ensure that we are promoting these in all aspects of our operations. We believe that by working together, combining our many different backgrounds and life experiences, we will empower each other to reach our full potential.

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Disability Confident Employer

Birmingham City University is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview.

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The appointed candidate will normally be employed through our subsidiary company, BCU Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Birmingham City University. Appointees with prior LGPS membership who wish to re-enter the scheme may do so and will be employed directly by the University.

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