Events and Philanthropy Manager, BBC Media Action

Events and Philanthropy Manager, BBC Media Action London, England

BBC
Full Time London, England 10.56 - 12.04 GBP Today
Job description

Job Introduction

This role sits in the fundraising team of BBC Media Action - the international charity of the BBC that uses media and communications to help people in some of the world’s poorest and most fragile countries. Our projects and programmes save lives, protect livelihoods, counter misinformation, challenge prejudice and build democracy.

Main Responsibilities

Reporting to the Head of Fundraising, this role will lead on the delivery of the established programme of fundraising and stewardship events, delivering sector leading innovative events. Working closely with BBC Media Action’s Fundraising Board, the Events and Philanthropy Manager will continue to grow the BBC’s Charity Correspondents’ Dinner and Annual Supporter’s Event. Working on both existing events and developing new initiatives, this role requires high degree of creativity and supporter insight, to secure committed long-term engagement and to maximise income.

Working with the Head of Fundraising, this role will also support on the development, management and growth of the charity’s high value individual giving proposition, including effective development of cases for support, and prospect identification, particularly from event attendees.

Are you the right candidate?

To be successful in this role you will need the following skills and experience:-

  • Demonstrable experience working in a fundraising environment and delivering successful fundraising and cultivation events
  • A track record of renewing, developing and securing funding from corporate or high net worth prospects
  • Strong interpersonal, relationship building and presentational skills with an ability to engage and inspire a wide range of audiences
  • Financial skills including the ability to construct and use spreadsheets to monitor a budget.
  • Proven ability to work as both a team member and in an independent capacity
  • A good awareness of digital and social media.
About the BBC

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Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential.

We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC – whether that’s to contribute to our programming or our wide range of non-production roles. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity.

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality, social background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.

To find out more about Diversity and Inclusion at the BBC, please click here

Package Description

Band: D

Contract: Continuing

Location: London

Intended interview date: Wednesday 29th March 2023.

You are eligible to apply for an internal role if you are either on a BBC Continuing (Permanent) contract, a BBC Fixed Term contract, a casual contract or freelance contract and you have worked continuously for 6 months.

Only internal staff are eligible to apply for the role on an attachment basis. You need to be on a continuing (permanent) or fixed-term contract. You need to have worked for the BBC for more than one year and will also need permission from your line manager. You can find out more on our attachments page.

We’re happy to discuss flexible working. Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application. There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.

  • Excellent career progression – the BBC offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation.
  • Unrivalled training and development opportunities – our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certification.
  • Benefits - We offer a competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 26 days holiday with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more.

Please note that the application process will require you to upload a CV and complete the online questionnaire(s). There is no requirement to attach a covering letter or complete the additional careers hub fields (Personal Statement/Skills/Portfolio sections).

The BBC is keen to continue to ensure the safety and wellbeing of people across our sites. Until further notice, all assessments and interviews will be conducted remotely. For more information go to https://www.bbc.co.uk/careers/

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Events and Philanthropy Manager, BBC Media Action
BBC

www.bbc.co.uk
London, United Kingdom
Tim Davie
Unknown / Non-Applicable
10000+ Employees
Company - Public
Broadcast Media
1922
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