About us
We are the official charity of Brighton and Hove Albion FC. Through the power of football and the brand of BHAFC, we are committed to delivering high-quality, accessible opportunities that improve the health and wellbeing, education and aspirations of our community.
What does a Fundraising Executive do?
This position plays a critical role in the charity's fundraising plans over the coming years, with responsibility for the planning and delivery of a range of creative and engaging fundraising events focused on generating income for the charity. These will include a programme of mass participation challenge events, sporting events, quiz nights and match day fundraising activities. We are ambitious to grow our events programme, identify new opportunities and ensure the charity can raise important funds to make a difference in people's lives locally.
Your fundraising background
No formal qualification is required, however, it is essential that the successful candidate has at least 2 years' experience in a grant fundraising role with demonstrable track record of securing five figure grants, experience of event management in a charity or corporate environment and proven track record of working to and exceeding financial targets.
Our values play a pivotal role in our success
Our values are not just a list of words we expect our colleagues to learn, but a set of filters through which we deliver to each other, our fans, our partners and our sponsors. As a team we live and breathe these values and celebrate them with TEAAM Brighton awards each season.
Our values are:
Treat People Well
Exceed Expectations
Aim High. Never Give Up
Act with Integrity
Make it Special
How we say thank you
In return for your hard work and commitment to us, you will receive a package which will include, but not limited to:
Free breakfast and lunch (fantastic healthy and tasty food provided by our inhouse chefs)
23 days leave plus 8 bank holidays rising to 28 days with length of service (pro rata for part time staff)
Club wide bonus scheme for 22/23 season
Priority access to Premier League match tickets, subject to availability and access to free WSL tickets for 22/23 season (upon completion of probation)
Free on-site parking at the Amex and the training ground
MyAlbion Rewards - benefits and reward platform
Employee Assistance Programme
In-house training programme and Continuing Professional Development opportunities
Discounts at the Club superstore and online
Discounts and benefits from partners and local businesses
Enhanced club pension scheme
Access to occupational health and mental health support
Group life protection
We are a Disability Confident employer
We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, do not hesitate to get in touch with our People and Culture team.
We champion diversity and equality
We believe the club benefits from engaging with everyone from a variety of backgrounds, allowing us to meet the needs of a diverse audience. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership.
Safeguarding is part of everything we do
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.
To be considered for this position, you must be able to demonstrate your right to work in the UK.
