Bible Society believes the Bible is God’s gift for God’s world. We share it because we believe it changes lives for good. We want Christians to be confident in the Bible’s truthfulness and reliability, and we want to change how people talk about it in wider society and invite them to see it as a source of wisdom and joy.
We are seeking a passionate, strategic and relational individual to join our team as we expand our work with generous supporters. In this role, you will lead our engagement with mid-level donors – strengthening retention, increasing income and re-engaging supporters through tailored communications, bespoke resources and opportunities for uplift. You will play a vital role in optimising funding from both established and new supporters, ensuring alignment with Bible Society’s mission priorities.
Alongside this, you will build and nurture key relationships through the management of a portfolio of current and prospective major donors, delivering significant levels of income against agreed targets. You will help donors fulfil their philanthropic ministry by connecting their generosity with the mission of Bible Society.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience and Skills
Essential
- Proven experience of developing high-value relationships with donors (individuals) and a track record of success in soliciting major gifts in excess of £5k or transferable skills gained in a similar role with equally demanding relationship-based targets
- Demonstrable knowledge of the principles of relationships fundraising to include identification, research, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of major and mid-level donors
- Proven experience of working autonomously and effectively with people at senior or board level
- Evidence of strong influencing and negotiating skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to make a cogent and compelling supporting case for each project
- Ability to develop excellent working relationships with Bible Society staff, trustees and volunteers; you will be diplomatic, persuasive and credible at a senior level
- Ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining focus and standards, and balancing time scales
- Ability to confidently present to and communicate with a wide range of stakeholders
- A demonstrable understanding of what drives and motivates potential and existing Christian supporters
Desirable
- Member (Associate or Full) of the Institute of Fundraising
- A good understanding of charity and trust legislation
- Experience of fundraising for a Christian charity
- Understanding and experience of the use of a relational contact database (Salesforce preferable, but not essential); training will be given
Personal attributes
- A passion and vision for the work of Bible Society
- Outstanding interpersonal skills – ability to build positive relationships and discover a major donor’s interests, and match potential projects for funding
- Proactively contribute to team meetings and support colleagues where required
- Self-motivated to complete tasks
- Able to travel around the south of England, including London, to meet with donors
- Own transport and drivers license would be preferable
- Enhanced DBS check will be required
If this sounds like you and you have the legal right to work and remain in the UK, we’d love to hear from you. Please provide your CV and a 250-word statement that sets out why you’re the best person for this position.
Bible Society is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in our workforce. We welcome applications from people representing all sections of the community.
Closing date:
Sunday 7 June 2026
Interview date:
First round interview date: Monday 15 June 2026 (online)
Second-round interview date: Monday 22 June 2026 (Swindon)
Pay: £39,547.00-£40,679.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Swindon (Wiltshire, South West Region)
