Job Title: Fundraising Executive
Reports to: Director of Sales & Marketing
Salary: Up to £25,000 dependent on experience
Location: Capel Curig, Snowdonia (Hybrid/On-site)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time

Key Purpose
To support and deliver Plas y Brenin’s fundraising activity, with a particular focus on developing
funding relationships and increasing grant income. You will be passionate about creating
compelling funding bids that help sustain and expand our charitable programmes. This role is
responsible for identifying grant opportunities, coordinating applications, and contributing to
funder reporting. Alongside this, the Fundraising Executive will support community fundraising,
events, and donor engagement, including individual giving and partnership development. You’ll
work closely with the Marketing team and wider colleagues to ensure our fundraising approach
is mission-aligned, supporter-focused, and impactful.

Key Responsibilities
• Research and identify relevant grant and trust funding opportunities aligned with our
charitable aims
• Prepare and coordinate high-quality funding applications, working to deadlines and
funder specifications
• Gather evidence, data, and case studies to strengthen applications and impact
reporting
• Maintain a calendar of application deadlines and reporting obligations
• Develop and nurture relationships with grant funders and trusts where appropriate
• Deliver community and event fundraising activity in line with our income generation
strategy
• Coordinate challenge events, donor campaigns, and supporter communications
• Maintain and update our supporter database, ensuring accurate records and GDPR
compliance
• Provide exceptional supporter care across all channels—email, post, phone, and inperson
• Develop content for fundraising materials, newsletters, appeals, and digital campaigns
• Liaise with internal teams and external partners to create and promote fundraising
initiatives

Process donations, track income, and support reporting for key funders and partners
• Monitor fundraising performance using analytics tools and recommend improvements
• Keep up to date with trends in community fundraising, outdoor events, and the charity
sector

Person Specification
Essential:
• Previous experience in a fundraising role (voluntary or paid)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong writing skills with experience producing persuasive funding proposals or reports
• Demonstrable understanding of the grant fundraising process, from prospecting to
reporting
• A warm and professional approach to supporter and stakeholder engagement
• Commitment to Plas y Brenin’s mission and values

Desirable:
• Experience planning or supporting outdoor fundraising events or sporting challenges
• Understanding of donor stewardship and community engagement best practice
• Familiarity with fundraising regulations and Gift Aid processes
• Confident using CRM systems and Microsoft Office
• Creative skills for content creation (e.g. Canva, photography, copywriting)
• Interest in the outdoors, sport, or charitable organisations
• Welsh language skills
• Experience using funding databases or research tools
• Knowledge of the UK trust and foundation landscape relevant to youth, education,
sport, or the environment

💚 Why Join Us?

• Work in a stunning outdoor setting with a supportive team
• Opportunities for training and personal development
• Life Assurance
• Discounted outdoor clothing and equipment
• Free or discounted food and drink.
• Access to free or heavily discounted outdoor courses.
• Free loan outdoor clothing and equipment.
• Disability Confident Employer
• Be part of a national charity that inspires people through the outdoors

📄 How to Apply

Please complete our short application form here:
👉 Apply Online

📞 For an informal chat or if you’d like to submit your application in a different format, contact:
Abi Banks on 01690 720214 or email abi.banks@pyb.co.uk

For a full Job Description and Person Specification please email recruitment@pyb.co.uk

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Proof of eligibility will be required during the recruitment process.

We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and strive to create a supportive and inclusive environment for all our employees.

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments – please let us know.

This role involves working with children and/or vulnerable adults and is therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 under the Exceptions Order 1975. A DBS check will be required for the successful candidate, which will be funded by the employer. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from employment, as each case will be considered on an individual basis.

Job Title: Director of Operations
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Salary: Up to £65,000
Location: Capel Curig, Snowdonia (on-site)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time

Key Purpose
In this role, you will inspire and guide our Operational teams to deliver exceptional visitor
experiences. You will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership of our operations while
playing a key role in strategic planning, capital investment, and organisational change.
As a senior leader, you will oversee cross-departmental coordination and drive performance
across key operational areas, including people, finance, safeguarding, and stakeholder
relationships. You’ll work closely with the SLT to ensure the delivery of high-quality services,
manage budgets and KPIs, and promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, and
continuous improvement.
We’re looking for someone with strong experience in people and financial management, gained
in the outdoor activity sector or a National Governing Body. You will be an inspiring leader who
can bring others with you, helping to embed our values and vision across the organisation and
championing a culture where people feel supported and motivated to do their best work.
You may have previously worked as a Head of Operations, Regional or Centre Manager in the
Outdoor Sector, bringing a real passion for the outdoors, a strategic mindset, and the ability to
get things done.

Key Responsibilities
• Provide leadership and direction for on-site Operational Managers, to ensure smooth
and efficient centre operations.
• Ensure delivery of consistently high standards across catering, housekeeping,
maintenance, and guest services.
• Champion a safety-first culture, ensuring compliance with Health & Safety,
safeguarding, and relevant licensing regulations.
• Lead budget setting, financial forecasting, and cost control across operational
departments.
• Be the point of contact for people-related escalations, supporting the People team and
drive positive company culture.
• Drive a consistent, high-quality guest experience across all services, ensuring
alignment with Plas y Brenin’s values.
• Identify and implement commercial opportunities on-site, such as events, retail, or
enhanced hospitality packages, to increase revenue and visitor engagement.
• Lead on operational input into contract negotiations and capital projects.
• Support the CEO with strategic initiatives, funding bids, and organisational
representation.
• Manage the operational relationship with Sport England delivering in a timely manner
the narrative and commentary on business performance as required.
• Foster collaboration and communication across all departments, promoting a culture
of continuous improvement.
• Represent Plas y Brenin with external stakeholders and partners to support contract
delivery, compliance, and long-term strategic aims.

Person Specification

Essential:
• Proven senior-level leadership in a multi-departmental operations role, preferably in the
Outdoor Sector (e.g. outdoor centre or high-volume education facility).
• Strong track record in leading diverse teams, including finance, HR, facilities, and
hospitality.
• Budgetary and commercial acumen, including cost control and financial planning.
• Experience with health & safety, safeguarding, and compliance frameworks.
• Qualified to Safeguarding Lead level, or willing to complete training
• Effective communicator with the ability to represent the organisation externally.
• Strong project/change management skills and comfort working in complex or evolving
environments.

Desirable
• Experience supporting strategic partnerships, working with funding bodies and NGBs.
• Exposure to startup or scale-up environments.
• Managerial experience of subcontractors or shared service relationships.
• Experience in a Managing Director, C-Suite or SLT role.
• Outdoor Qualifications, this could be in Mountaineering or Paddle, we are keen to hear
about your passions

💚 Why Join Us?

• Work in a stunning outdoor setting with a supportive team
• Opportunities for training and personal development
• Life Assurance
• Discounted outdoor clothing and equipment
• Free or discounted food and drink.
• Access to free or heavily discounted outdoor courses.
• Free loan outdoor clothing and equipment.
• Disability Confident Employer
• Be part of a national charity that inspires people through the outdoors

📄 How to Apply

Please complete our short application form here:
👉 Apply Online

📞 For an informal chat or if you’d like to submit your application in a different format, contact:
Abi Banks on 01690 720214 or email abi.banks@pyb.co.uk

For a full Job Description and Person Specification please email recruitment@pyb.co.uk

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Proof of eligibility will be required during the recruitment process.

We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and strive to create a supportive and inclusive environment for all our employees.

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments – please let us know.

This role involves working with children and/or vulnerable adults and is therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 under the Exceptions Order 1975. A DBS check will be required for the successful candidate, which will be funded by the employer. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from employment, as each case will be considered on an individual basis.