About this role
About the role
- This is a new role that will be responsible for fundraising at CIBSE
- We have already had significant pledges from a wide range of donors and this will build on that work
- The role will also be responsible for creating commercial opportunities in our new Skills Hub
What you will do
- Agreeing fundraising targets with MD
- Implementing a strategy to contact potential donors – individual members, manufacturers, patrons, trustees, trusts and the wider
- Creating account plans for key donors
- Financial reporting on pipeline of opportunities
- Represent CIBSE at key industry functions and events
- Producing sales and marketing material
- Planning and Instigating sales campaigns
- Collaborating across CIBSE to share data and generate prospects
- Create promotional material for Skills Hub
- Create campaigns to target potential users of Hub
- Regular reporting of sales pipelines and prospects
The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform other related tasks to meet the overall business objectives of the Institution.
What you will need to be successful
- At least three years of fundraising experience in a corporate environment
- Fantastic communication skills
- Tenacious, resilient and hard working
- Ability to think creatively and deliver exceptional customer service
- Drive and determination
- Financial literacy
What CIBSE offers you
- A supportive and friendly working environment.
- Starting at 25 days Annual Leave increasing to 27 days with length of service, plus Bank Holidays.
- Contributory Pension Scheme.
- Family Friendly Leave.
- Three paid volunteering days per year.
- Annual Travel Season Ticket Loan.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Life Assurance.
- Private Medical Insurance.
- Cash Plan – cash back for routine healthcare treatments.
- Health and Wellbeing benefits, including Mental Health support, and access to a 24/7 GP service.
- Shopping portal, rewards programme, and gym discounts.
- Referral Scheme.
- Hybrid Working where people are ‘in the office more days than they are not’.
- The chance to be part of an evolving, changing and exciting organisation that genuinely does change the world.
Application Process
To apply for this role, please include your CV and cover letter outlining how you feel you would be a great fit for the role.
Closing Date
The deadline for all applications is 17:00, Monday, 23 February 2026
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive sufficient applications. If you think you are a great fit for this role, please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
The Institution is an equal opportunities employer. The post-holder will be expected to adhere to and support the Institution’s commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.
Other facts
About CIBSE
CIBSE is the leading global body for building services professionals, championing sustainability, innovation and building performance across the built environment. We empower and equip professionals with the expertise, guidance and standards needed to deliver safe, efficient and future-ready buildings. Through our leadership in decarbonisation, building performance and continuous professional development, we support a community dedicated to creating better places for people and the planet.
What you'll do
- The Fundraising Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing fundraising strategies and creating commercial opportunities in the new Skills Hub. This includes agreeing on targets, contacting potential donors, and representing CIBSE at industry events.
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