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Are you an experienced Fundraiser who can inspire the varied communities across Shropshire and Powys to support their local Children’s Hospice? Then look no further, come and join us at Hope House Children’s Hospices by playing a vital role in achieving ‘Our Mission’ — helping every child with a life-threatening condition live their best life.
Hope House Children’s Hospices has an opportunity for a Fundraiser to join our fundraising team. This is a Hybrid role, working within the community of Shropshire & Powys, with regular travel across the region and to the office based in Oswestry.
You will join us on a Full-time 37.5 hours per week, permanent basis (although part-time working of 30 hours will be considered). In return, our Fundraiser will receive a competitive salary of £31,187 - £35,301 per annum plus a Car Allowance of £4,920 per annum.
About the Fundraiser role:
Are you a proactive, self-motivated individual with a passion for fundraising? The Fundraiser is the link between the Hospices and the local community it serves, as well as being the face of the charity. You will strive to offer the best experience to our supporters.
You will be responsible for event management and achieving financial targets set within an agreed expenditure budget, undertaking analytical work to evaluate the success of appeals, events, and promotions. These will be delivered through a range of channels, including digital and virtual campaigns, across various fundraising programmes.
As a member of the fundraising team, the Fundraiser will also work closely with the engagement, lottery, communications, and donations teams to maximize income generation opportunities.
We are looking for a Fundraiser who can:
* Proactively raise income from the local community including corporates, individuals, community groups, and schools.
* Initiate and develop innovative fundraising activities that capture the imagination of supporters, adding diversity to community, corporate, and individual fundraising.
* Engage with and establish new and existing relationships within the local community to encourage ongoing support and increase supporter retention.
* Share the incredible stories from our brave children and families.
What we offer:
In return for your commitment, we offer a great reward package, which includes:
* Generous annual leave entitlement, starting at 34 days per annum (FTE) with service increments
* Blue Light Card, Staff rewards programme & Cycle to Work Scheme
* Wellbeing services & Funded Medicash - Health Care Cash Plan
* Flexible working arrangements
Interview date: Tuesday 20th May 2025
If you have what it takes to be our Fundraiser, then please click ‘apply’ now! Your application should include your motivations for applying, detailing what makes you the ideal candidate for the role and how your skills and experience meet the role requirements as outlined in the role profile.
We are welcoming informal discussions with our Fundraising Manager, Cat Dowdeswell. Please contact Cat by calling 01691 671671.
Hope House and Ty Gobaith Children’s Hospices are committed to equality of opportunity and meeting the needs of children, young people, and families. The care we provide and the environment we create to deliver care reflect our ongoing commitment to respecting the diversity of the communities we serve, and the individual physical, spiritual, and emotional needs of each person and their loved ones.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Other
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* Hospitals and Health Care
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