Ripon Cathedral is a magnificent building in the heart of the stunning rural region of North Yorkshire. It is a place of mission and worship which welcomes over 100,000 visitors every year. The cathedral plays a key role as a major events venue and tourist attraction in the city. However, their dedicated team also work in partnership with other local charities to support the community, providing a range of educational programmes and activities. We are looking for a Fundraising Manager to join their ambitious team, could this be you? The Role This new role of Fundraising Manager is a key part of the ongoing work to implement the Cathedral’s strategic plan. Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, the role will be vital in securing sustainable funds to support the Cathedral’s ambitious plans for growth. Main responsibilities include: Creating and implementing a comprehensive fundraising strategy Leading and developing the existing Patrons Programme Developing a pipeline to secure grant funding from trusts and foundations Introducing and leading a new culture of legacy giving Increasing the average donation per visitor and growing individual giving The Person We are looking for someone with a proven track record in developing and implementing successful fundraising strateg...