Job Summary
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An exciting opportunity for an experienced fundraiser to work as the first dedicated staff member for MPFT's charity. The postholder will have a unique opportunity to establish a strong foundation for the charity's growth, raise its profile within and beyond the Trust, and maximise the impact of donations on frontline services.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
Job Details
Date posted: 10 November 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year Per Annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 301-JP-25-7510927
Job locations: St George's Hospital, Stafford, ST15 3SR
Job Responsibilities
* Developing and implementing a charity engagement and fundraising strategy.
* Ensuring the charity's activities align with the wider communications strategy and the wider Trust objectives.
* Proactively developing the charity's brand.
* Working with a range of stakeholders to publicise the charity and how they can get involved.
* Developing marketing material for the charity (print and digital).
* Establishing and delivering charity events which will build the profile of the charity.
* Proactively demonstrate the impact of donations on frontline services.
* Establish fundraising opportunities and ways for people to get involved with the aim of driving up the donations.
* Act as a single point of contact for the charity within the communications team.
* Lead on charity fundraising opportunities on behalf of the Trust.
* Report progress back into the Charity Committee.
Person Specification
Qualifications (Essential)
* Educated to degree level in a relevant subject or equivalent experience.
Qualifications (Desirable)
* Continuous professional development in engagement, communications (e.g. CIM/CIPR) and/or fundraising engagement.
Experience (Essential)
* Working in a charity engagement and/or communications role.
* Delivering charity fundraising engagement strategies, plans and campaigns.
* Developing charity-related procedures and processes.
* Building rewarding relationships with supporters and donors.
* Planning and delivering fundraising events (virtual and face‑to‑face).
* Writing for different audiences and channels and generating compelling cases for support.
* Building relationships with a variety of organisations and individuals.
* Working to deadlines and prioritising work.
* Creating and uploading content to websites, online and social media for the marketing and promotion of events and campaigns.
Experience (Desirable)
* Experience in managing volunteers.
* Experience of meeting fundraising targets.
* Experience of using photo, film and audio equipment to create content.
* Experience of dealing with sensitive information and an understanding of patient confidentiality.
Skill (Essential)
* Understanding of engagement principles and practices, particularly related to charity fundraising.
* Understanding of event organisation and facilitation (face‑to‑face and online) including event tools e.g. MS Teams, Zoom, Eventbrite etc.
* Understanding of digital communications including website, intranet and social media.
* Knowledge of standard office software e.g. Microsoft Office.
Skill (Desirable)
* Knowledge of fundraising/charity sector including codes of practice, trends and best practice in engagement/communications.
* Understanding of the NHS and wider health and social care agenda.
* Knowledge of creative design software and applications e.g. Canva.
Personal Attributes (Essential)
* Able to engage with a wide range of organisations and individuals with a friendly, empathetic and professional approach.
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to interpret and communicate complex information, both in writing and verbally.
* Write to a high standard, producing creative and persuasive copy for a range of communications.
* Highly organised, skilled at prioritising conflicting deadlines and the work of others, remaining efficient under pressure and flexible to unexpected demands.
* Ability to work on own initiative, making sound judgements on referring issues to managers and escalating problems appropriately.
* Compassionate, empathetic and caring to everyone.
* Enable yourself and others to act with confidence and authority in order to achieve the best outcome for everyone.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer Details
Employer name: Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address: St George's Hospital, Stafford, ST15 3SR
Website: https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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