Job Description

Salary

c. \xc2\xa327,778 (dependent on experience)

Contract type

Permanent

Hours

Full Time

Additional information

Some weekend work may be required

Lifeguard Region

North East

Location description

Home Based

Interview date

w/c 11 March 2024

Closing Date

03-03-2024

Reference

17068

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About us

Our purpose is simple, to save lives at sea. Since 1824, our crews have been risking their lives to save those who are in danger of drowning.

We\xe2\x80\x99re looking for a Face to Face (F2F) Deputy Manager, to join our F2F team. This is an exciting opportunity within the RNLI to play a vital role in developing the RNLI in-house F2F Fundraising team within the North East. This role will be required to support the management of F2F Fundraisers who will sign up regular supporters within a defined geographical area and raise vital long-term funding for the charity. This will include opportunities to work alongside other specialist teams including our volunteer lifeboat crews and lifeguards, playing an integral part in reaching both local and team income targets and contributing towards the wider objectives of the RNLI.

Some of the benefits

• Be part of one of the world\xe2\x80\x99s most respected lifesaving organisations and contribute towards saving lives at sea
• Gain valuable communication and sales skills for your CV
• Receive training, coaching and support
• Make long term friendships and create unforgettable memories
• Clear progression opportunities
• Get valuable experience in the charity sector

Your role

As a F2F Deputy Manager you will be tasked with focus on the following areas:

• Support the area F2F Manager to recruit, train and performance manage a team of motivated F2F Fundraisers
• Play a part in the development of a portfolio of fundraising locations in area
• Measure performance against Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) i.e targets and budget reporting back to F2F Manager
• Maintain and develop internal and external stakeholders relationships

About you

Working at the frontline of our fundraising activities you\xe2\x80\x99ll have excellent communication skills, people management capabilities, proven track record of working to targets and a passion to manage a team who engage with the beach-going public and event visitors to get their commitment for regular support for the cause.

You\xe2\x80\x99ll be an effective team player with a pragmatic and solution focussed approach to problem solving and a calm approach to a busy workload. You\xe2\x80\x99ll be positive, confident, determined, resilient, with very strong communication skills and naturally outgoing.

You\xe2\x80\x99ll be a self starter who can lead an energetic and innovative team to success. Able to adhere to codes of conduct, policies and be Fundraising Regulator compliant in all that you do and deliver. You\xe2\x80\x99ll be flexible and prepared to work out of office hours with considerable travel throughout the year, peaking through the summer months. Substantial annual leave during the summer would not be practical for this role. Travel to Poole when necessary will be required.

To be considered as the F2F Deputy Manager you will need:

• Proven experience and success in face-to-face fundraising at the RNLI
• Evidence of supporting and motivating a team to achieve goals/targets
• Excellent communication skills and teamworking ethos

Other organisations may call this role Team Leader, Assistant Manager

So, as a F2F Deputy Manager you will have the ability to support a team to achieve targets and want to see how this role supports our organisation\xe2\x80\x99s aim to reduce drowning, this could be the role for you. Please apply via the button shown.

This post requires a valid driving licence.

This post is subject to clearance of a finance check - satisfactory to the RNLI.

Safeguarding

The RNLI is committed to safeguarding; ensuring the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment and have a zero tolerance approach to proven incidents of bullying, abuse, harassment or exploitation. The suitability of all prospective employees and volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. This will include relevant criminal record checks being carried out dependent on the eligibility of the role. (England & Wales; DBS check, Scotland; Disclosure Scotland PVG, Northern Ireland; Access NI, Republic of Ireland; Garda Vetting; International, International Child Protection Certificate process).

Diversity at the RNLI

Our staff and volunteers have been saving lives at sea without prejudice for nearly 200 years. We respect and value diversity of background, skills and perspectives within our teams, and consider it essential to help us deliver a world-class lifesaving service. We are an inclusive organisation and welcome applications from everyone. In addition to having the skills needed for the role, we also look for applicants who share our commitment to living our RNLI values (trustworthy, courageous, selfless, and dependable), and helping us work towards Our Vision: To save Every One.

Royal National Lifeboat Institution