About the Foundation
Gloucester Rugby Charitable Foundation is the charitable arm of Gloucester Rugby, dedicated to leveraging the power of rugby to drive meaningful change in our community. Our vision is simple: imagine a community where the Gloucester Rugby Charitable Foundation serves as a catalyst for positive transformation, creating lasting social impact through a variety of rugby-related initiatives. These include youth development programmes, health and wellness campaigns, educational workshops, and inclusive sports opportunities. By promoting the core values of rugby; teamwork, respect, enjoyment, discipline, and sportsmanship. We aim to inspire and empower individuals of all ages and backgrounds, fostering a stronger, healthier, and more cohesive community.
About the Job
We provide a range of programmes and interventions that harness the power of rugby to break down barriers and positively change people’s lives. The Events and Fundraising Manager will play a pivotal role in achieving this mission by leading on the delivery of impactful fundraising campaigns, and organising exceptional events that engage supporters and raise vital funds.
You will be responsible for delivering a comprehensive fundraising and events plan, building strong relationships with donors, sponsors, and partners, and ensuring that our events reflect the values and aspirations of the Foundation. You will also lead and inspire a passionate team to implement innovative fundraising activities that sustain and expand our programmes.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, dynamic, and self-motivated individual who excels in building relationships, spotting opportunities, and delivering high-quality events and campaigns that make a lasting impact.
Our Core Values
At the heart of our Foundation are the core values that we expect our staff to live and breathe. These are:
- Empathy: We care! We will never judge anybody that steps through our doors but instead will guide them, support them, and stand with them.
- Belonging: To be welcoming, kind, and compassionate, creating a safe environment where everybody, regardless of their lived experience, can belong.
- Passion: This is OUR Holm… We will be passionate about everything we do—the badge that we wear, the City and County that we represent, and the communities that we support.
- Pride: We are proud of our communities, our city, our county, and our club, and we will represent them all with honor.
Their key job accountabilities will be:
The successful candidate will:
- Achieve agreed income targets through diverse fundraising channels such as corporate sponsorships, grants, individual giving, and events.
- Build a sustainable donor pipeline and increase regular giving opportunities.
- Manage, and execute an annual calendar of fundraising events, ensuring they are engaging, innovative, and aligned with the Foundation's values.
- Deliver flagship events that drive significant income, enhance the Foundation’s profile, and engage key stakeholders.
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with corporate partners, sponsors, high-net-worth individuals, and other key stakeholders.
- Work closely with Gloucester Rugby to leverage the club’s network and brand for fundraising opportunities.
- Deliver measurable income growth, with clear targets set for different streams (events, sponsorships, donations, etc.).
- Provide regular performance and financial reports to the senior leadership team and trustees.
- Develop creative fundraising campaigns to attract new donors and retain existing supporters.
- Enhance donor stewardship processes to ensure long-term engagement and loyalty.
- Lead and inspire the fundraising and events team to deliver results, ensuring clarity of roles and effective collaboration.
- Recruit, train, and develop team members to maximise their potential.
- Work closely with programme delivery teams to ensure alignment between fundraising efforts and the impact of the Foundation’s work.
This job description is intended only as a guide to the main responsibilities and is in no way intended to restrict any individual in the performance of other duties as required by the Company.
Safeguarding
Gloucester Rugby Charitable Foundation is committed to ensuring that everyone involved in sport and physical activity—whether a volunteer, participant, spectator, or elite athlete—should never have to worry about abuse or harassment.
Everyone has a role to play in keeping others safe, and we expect all our employees to prioritise the safety of themselves and others in accordance with the Foundation Safeguarding policy.
Health and Safety at Work
To comply with the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and associated legislation, you must adhere to the company’s safety rules and procedures and take all reasonable care to protect the safety of yourself and others.
Qualifications, Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Proven track record of achieving and exceeding income generation targets through diverse fundraising channels, including events, grants, corporate sponsorships, and individual giving
- Demonstrated success in donor engagement and stewardship, building long-term, high-value relationships.
- Hands-on experience in planning, organising, and delivering high-profile events that achieve financial and reputational objectives.
- Capability in managing multiple events simultaneously, from small donor gatherings to large-scale fundraisers.
- Excellent people skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Great organizer
- Excellent problem solving
- A friendly, positive ‘can do’ and courteous attitude.
- An enthusiastic and committed individual who will ‘go the extra mile’ to deliver results
Desirable
- Experience of working with and supporting vulnerable people
- A passion for sport and an understanding of wider issues relating to sport, health and education
Please note this is is a 12 Month Fixed Term contract to cover maternity leave, starting early July.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £30,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
