Area Fundraiser (Mid & South East Cornwall) 12 months Maternity Cover
Childrens Hospice South West is a highly successful and well-established charity dedicated to the provision of hospice care for children with life-limiting conditions and their families in the South West.
30 hours per week (Tues-Fri), to include some weekend and evening work
Fixed Term Contract 12 months to cover maternity leave
£33,139 - £38,908 per annum FTE
(£26,869 - £31,547 for working 30 hours per week)
Do you want to use your skills and experience to raise significant income with a highly respected, successful and dynamic South west based charity, where 97% of staff are proud of the work they do?
Are you creative in your thinking about how to generate new ways of fundraising and engage supporters? If this is you, then look no further.
Our team are passionate, friendly, enthusiastic and motivated to really make a difference to the lives of the children and families who we support. In this busy and varied role, you will have the enthusiasm and drive to develop income, build relationships, grow event support and initiate opportunities.
An engaging and inspiring communicator, you will raise significant awareness of Children's Hospice South West by achieving speaking engagement and other non-financial and financial targets. Leading volunteer management within the area, providing advice and support to individuals and organisations fundraising for CHSW. You will require excellent organisational skills and proven success in a relevant role such as fundraising or sales is essential.
To meet the needs of our supporters there is a requirement to work some weekends/evening and at different locations across the South West at times (time off in lieu can be claimed for work outside of your contracted hours). Work will be undertaken from home, the Little Harbour Hospice in St Austell and in the community. A full UK driving licence and use of a car is an essential requirement.
What we offer:
We value our staff and offer an excellent working environment with an enthusiastic and committed team, you will also benefit from:
33 days (plus bank holidays) holiday entitlement (FTE), which increases with service
enhanced sick pay scheme rising up to 6 months full and 6 months half pay
personal pension scheme with 7% employer contribution
family friendly policies, with enhanced maternity/adoption pay
occupational health, wellbeing and counselling services and employee assistance programme
group life insurance scheme
training and development opportunities
environmental and green agenda
a supportive and inclusive environment
a chance to make a real difference
Closing Date: Sunday 25th January 2026
Anticipated Interviews: Wednesday 4th February 2026
(We will be reviewing applications as they come in. All applicants will be contacted with the outcome of their application)
CHSW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and all employees must obtain an enhanced DBS disclosure. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. Charity Registration Number 1003314
You may also have experience in the following: Fundraiser, Fundraising, Charity, Not for Profit, Third Sector, Business Development, Legacy, Charities, Fundraising Assistant, Fundraising Officer, Events Officer, Events Assistant, Charity Worker, Charity Fundraiser, Charity Fundraising Officer
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