Regional Engagement Lead - North and EastHome based with extensive travel across the North East and East Coast regionAbout usOur purpose is simple, to save lives at sea. Since the 19th century, our crews have been risking their lives to save those who are in danger of drowning. The Engagement team save lives at sea by knowing, recognising, supporting and empowering every one of our amazing volunteers in our coastal and inland communities, delivering a strong and robust fundraising portfolio that recruits new supporters, and engages them through a supporter centric journey to become a dedicated 'one crew' member and ultimately a legacy pledger.Some of the benefits- Salary of GBP48,521 to GBP57,084 (dependent on experience)- Flexible working- 26 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays- Outstanding pension scheme (contributions of up to 16% of basic salary)- Life assurance- Health and dental cashplan optionAbout youDo you love leading and inspiring staff and volunteer teams to engage supporters in the community? Perhaps you've worked in a variety of fundraising leadership roles in areas such as community fundraising, charity retail and/or partnerships in other charities/organisations? Maybe you have been a Head of Fundraising in a local charity? If yes is the answer to any of these questions, then Regional Engagement Lead could be the role for you.To be considered for this role you will need:- Significant leadership experience of engaging supporters, volunteers or the general public in order to generate funds.- Experience in working in a matrix style management organisation with the ability to react quickly to an ever-changing engagement environment.- A high degree of flexibility to achieve your regional strategy and to travel throughout the region at short notice.- Extensive people leadership experience is vital, ideally in leading field-based teams in a collaborative environment, as well as experience of being part of a senior leadership team.- Proven ability to create, deliver and continually review a regional engagement or fundraising strategy and plan to deliver income targets, appropriately manage expenditure, increase engagement, increase supporter conversions, deepen relationships, and diversify income streams for our fundraising, retail and visitable assets.Your roleAs Regional Engagement Lead, you will cover the North and East region from Berwick-upon-Tweed to Burnham-on-Crouch, including inland areas from Northumberland, Yorkshire, East Midlands down to Buckinghamshire and Essex. Applicants must live within the region.This role will suit someone who has an expanse of fundraising and leadership experience, as the job will involve overseeing the regions' community branches, shops, regional partnerships, and visits delivery plans, and matrix oversight of other fundraising functions in region.This role saves lives at sea by inspiring and motivating a team of supporter focused professionals who deliver fantastic experiences and respond to volunteer needs in order to secure the vital income that powers our lifesaving delivery.As part of the Regional Leadership Team, you will provide leadership, guidance, and direction to ensure your region delivers its core service in a safe, efficient, and effective manner.In this role, you will be responsible and accountable for ensuring that the RNLI is the 'most loved and best supported' charity and for the achievement of the income target in your region. You will ensure that our supporters, donors, volunteers, and the public have a great experience and feel valued whenever they interact with us so that they join us, stay with us, advocate for us and feel part of the RNLI family. This will mean that your region has enough funds, supporters, and volunteers to keep the RNLI afloat for the future.See job profile for further details and click on the apply button to submit an application!This post requires a valid driving licence.Closing Date: 7th January 2024Interview Date: 1st stage assessment day will be 16th and 17th January and 2nd interviews will be 30th JanuarySafeguardingThe 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 RNLIOur 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.Other organisations may call this role Regional Fundraising Lead, Charity Engagement Lead, Senior Communications & Engagement Manager, Head of Engagement, Charity Development Lead, or Fundraising Development Lead.This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.