Overview
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Location: Rotherham
Salary: £26,312 - £32,160 per annum
Vacancy Type: Permanent, 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday with the expected flexibility to work evenings and weekends)
Closing Date: 13th October 2025
The Role: As Community Engagement Fundraiser, you’ll work closely with the Community Fundraising Manager to deliver the operational plan and meet income targets. You’ll support all aspects of community fundraising, with a strong focus on stewardship and enhancing the donor journey. You’ll build and nurture relationships across Rotherham and surrounding areas, ensuring a strong pipeline of community support. This includes developing networks, promoting fundraising opportunities, and maintaining accurate records and reporting. You’ll play a key role in raising the profile of the Hospice, acting as an ambassador and championing their values in every interaction.
Responsibilities
* Support individuals, companies, and groups organising their own fundraising activities (e.g. runs, cycles, challenge events, workplace fundraising).
* Proactively engage new and existing supporters, offering guidance, materials, and encouragement to maximise fundraising potential.
* Build relationships with community groups (e.g. clubs, churches, schools) to increase awareness and income.
* Develop a new Hospice Special Funds programme to grow regional support through volunteers.
* Expand and retain community collection outlets, ensuring accurate records and adherence to cash handling procedures.
* Collaborate with the retail team to increase community engagement and support.
* Cultivate relationships to secure gifts in kind, volunteer time, and repeat support.
* Promote community fundraising via social media, providing a steady stream of engaging content.
* Maintain accurate records of supporter interactions and event engagement.
* Contribute to team-wide communication to maximise opportunities and enhance supporter experience.
* Secure event sponsorship from local businesses.
* Represent the Hospice at promotional events and venues.
* Organise and manage volunteers.
* Ensure high visibility of community fundraising across Rotherham and surrounding areas.
* Provide meaningful recognition to all supporters.
* Act as a values-led ambassador for the Hospice.
Skills and Qualifications
* Proven ability to use insight to improve fundraising performance.
* Confident communicator across all channels and stakeholder levels.
* Experience developing supporter journeys via phone, written, and face-to-face methods.
* Strong networking skills.
* Knowledge of the Rotherham area.
* Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.
Benefits
* Holidays: 30 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays), with an additional day’s leave in every 5th year.
* A supportive and comfortable working environment.
* Free parking within a short walk of the Hospice.
* Meals and drinks: 25% discount on meals at the Hospice/Café and retail sites with Staff ID.
* Pension and life assurance: 6% pension after probation and life assurance equal to 4x annual salary.
* Training and development support.
* Competitive pay enhancements: 25% pay enhancement for evening and weekend shifts, plus double pay for bank holidays.
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable Hospice, please apply.
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