Main area Fundraising/Charity Grade NHS AfC: Band 2 Contract 18 months (The contract duration is the length of time it takes the individual to complete the apprenticeship to a maximum of 18 months. However, the contract may end earlier if the individual completes their apprenticeship.) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (of the 37.5 hours, 20% will be for 'off the job' training) Job ref 223-CFA-489
Employer The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site William Farr House Town Shrewsbury Salary £14,722 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 23/09/2025 23:59
NHS AfC: Band 2
Job overview
Are you enthusiastic, talented and ambitious? Could you make a difference to patients and staff as a fundraising apprentice for SaTH Charity?
Join us to use your passion and energy to support people living in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and Powys.
As a fundraiser, you will be
* passionate about the NHS and supporting a charitable cause
* excited about working with the community and have strong communication skills
* working collaboratively with teams within the NHS and external organisations.
* keen to expand your knowledge of fundraising by undertaking a Level 3 Fundraising Apprenticeship.
In this role, you will play a key part in supporting SaTH Charity to increase our supporters and raise the profile of the charity. You will make sure that everyone who wishes to fundraise for SaTH Charity has a great experience and you build a strong ongoing relationship with supporters.
You will build partnerships, run fundraising initiatives, and steward donors to help us reach more people across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin and Powys
This is a development role, so you will be working under the supervision of the Public Participation Development Manager who will support your training and encourage your growth in this role.
Main duties of the job
* To be able to communicate effectively with staff, members of the public, Trust partners and supporters regarding fundraising activities for the Charity
* To assist in dealing with enquiries from Trust staff, volunteers, members of the public visiting or contacting the department and providing information on SaTH Charity, including opportunities and support with fundraising
* To support the development of donors and fundraisers to increase retention and loyalty, through building engagement and relationship management
* To support the delivery of fundraising events and initiatives, getting involved with all aspects from planning, attending and reviewing effectiveness of fundraising and SaTH Charity awareness events, some of which maybe at the weekend or evening.
* To support the objective of securing funds and raising awareness of the charity in line with agreed targets and KPIs
To contribute towards the development of fundraising plans and evaluating their effectiveness
* To provide input and support with creating fundraising literature/marketing material such as leaflets, posters, social media and website content and support the effective distribution of fundraising materials
* To maintain efficient electronic filing systems and accurately entering information into our charity database (Beacon) and keeping accurate records of our fundraisers/supporters
* To establish and maintain good communication links with other Trust staff and departments regarding their fundraising action.
Working for our organisation
Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.
We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.
Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.
If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together
**** Please note, this advert has an extended closing date until 23rd September, with shortlisting scheduled to take place between 24th September to the 26th September****
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Minimum of 4 GCSEs or equivalent 9 – 4 (A* - C) (including Maths and English ).
Qualifications
* Must meet minimum requirements as set by the training provider to access the Apprentice programme.
Qualifications
* Eligible to undertake the Apprenticeship - must not have a qualification in the same vocational area at the same or higher level.
Knowledge
* Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
Experience
* Customer service experience, dealing with people on the telephone and face to face.
Skills
* Flexible with ability to prioritise and work to deadlines.
Skills
* Ability or willingness to learn how to communicate effectively and sensitively with colleagues, members of the public and others from a variety of backgrounds
Experience
* Work experience in a care or administration environment.
By submitting your application to Trac, you are giving your consent for parts of your application data to be transferred to the NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) and other secure, internal NHS Workforce systems. This is to support and manage your recruitment and employment within your employing organisation.
If successful, by completing your application form you authorise the Trust to obtain any previous NHS service details including all electronically held sickness information, via the Inter Authority Transfer process on the national ESR.
If the role requires a qualification/professional registration, you will need to provide proof during the recruitment process. By submitting your application you are giving the Trust permission to check the qualification certificates provided back to the source provider. Please note that a sample of all applicant’s qualifications will be checked with the educational institution or provider.
If you require the application form in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment Team on 01743 492402.
In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.
Unfortunately we do not accept CVs or keep them on file. If you are unable to apply online please contact the person named in the advertisement for the post you are interested in.
We commit to removing barriers for people with disabilities or long-term health conditions in recruitment, training, and career progression. We will offer an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the above position and will support reasonable adjustments wherever possible. In addition, whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are male, from black and minority ethnic backgrounds or who have a disability, as these are currently under-represented in our workforce.
We are committed to offering an interview to applicants from the Armed Forces community who meet the minimum criteria for the position. In addition, for those who are successfully appointed from the Armed Forces community, the Trust are committed to recognising previous service and rank in terms of pay, annual leave and other terms and conditions.
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect.
We are committed to making the Trust a great place to work, where all staff can reach their full potential and bring their whole self to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and welcome and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people from an Ethnic minority background are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
We aim to create a trusting, flexible workplace, that attracts talent and enables everyone to be their best working self. Many of our colleagues work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise a fair and equitable process that balances your needs, the needs of our patients and service delivery.
Thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we look forward to receiving your application for employment.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Application numbers
In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.
Name Nicola Brockley Job title Public Participation Development Manager Email address nicola.brockley@nhs.net Telephone number 01743 492256
If you have problems applying, contact
Address The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury Business Park
1 Douglas Court
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
Telephone 01743 492402
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