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Director of Fundraising Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity
Shape the future of fundraising at Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity and deliver transformational impact.
* Location: Hybrid/Sheffield S10 1DB (2 days per week in office)
About the charity
At Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity, we proudly support Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust: one of only three specialist children’s hospital trusts in the UK. For nearly 150 years, the hospital has been at the heart of our community, delivering outstanding care to children and young people across South Yorkshire, Bassetlaw and North Derbyshire, and specialist services reaching far beyond the region.
Our vision is clear: a world of excellence and innovation in children’s health. Every day, we fund projects that go beyond the NHS provision, from ground-breaking research and cutting-edge equipment to inspiring spaces and new facilities designed with children in mind.
Next year, as we celebrate our 150th anniversary, we are looking firmly to the future. We are committed to funding £5 million of transformational projects over the next 5 years; projects that directly improve the lives of the children and families who need Sheffield Children’s the most.
We are driven by our values – ACE IT: Accountability, Compassion, Excellence, Inclusivity, Together. These values guide both our culture and our impact. We are an ambitious, supportive and dynamic team where people are encouraged to grow, thrive and bring bold ideas to life.
This is an exciting moment in our story, and a unique opportunity to join us as we enter a historic year and a new era of growth. Together with our colleagues, partners and supporters, we will build on 150 years of care to create a future where every child receives the very best treatment, in the very best environment.
About the role
As Director of Fundraising, you will lead and inspire our fundraising team, driving multi-million-pound income across philanthropy, individual giving, legacies, corporate partnerships, community fundraising and events. This is a newly created role with a high degree of autonomy, focused on shaping the future of fundraising at Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity, developing compelling campaigns, and identifying new opportunities to grow support.
Working closely with your colleagues and Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust, you will help bring fundable, high-impact projects to life, engaging current supporters and inspiring new audiences. You will embed a data-driven approach across the team, ensure exceptional donor stewardship and maintain the Charity’s reputation for integrity and impact.
Beyond fundraising, you will be a key member of the Charity’s Senior Leadership Team. Reporting to the CEO, you will influence strategy, represent the Charity externally, and model collaborative, values-led leadership.
This is an extraordinary opportunity to drive the growth and impact of a historic, ambitious charity at a time of exciting expansion, as we invest in transformational projects to improve the lives of children and young people in our care.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for a dynamic and visionary fundraising leader who can drive growth, inspire our team and help shape the future of Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity.
The successful candidate will bring a proven track record in developing and delivering integrated fundraising strategies that engage supporters across philanthropy, individual giving, legacies, corporate partnerships, community fundraising and events.
You will thrive on building strong, lasting relationships with high-value donors, corporate partners, and colleagues across the organisation and Trust. The successful postholder will bring a proven track record in identifying, cultivating, and securing high-value gifts, while also confidently advising and influencing CEOs, Trustees, and senior stakeholders to support strategic decisions and unlock new opportunities for the Charity.
We are seeking a confident, collaborative leader who takes personal ownership while motivating others, someone who thrives in a fast-paced, target-driven environment and can manage multiple priorities with clarity and focus. Your drive, vision and understanding of the charity landscape will help identify opportunities that make a real impact on the lives of children and young people.
Above all, you will be passionate about making a tangible difference in children’s health through innovative, ambitious fundraising.
Additional qualities and skills
* Strong team-player and collaborator, able to work jointly to achieve objectives while taking personal ownership
* Aptitude for working in a high-pressure, target-driven environment
* Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills
* Strong organisational skills, able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
* Drive, vision, and cultural awareness to understand the environment Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity operates in and maximise opportunities
* Passionate about working in a values-driven, people-focused environment
How to learn more
For further information about the role or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact our advising consultants at Peridot Partners: Katie Booth.
Welcome messages
From the Chief Executive, Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity
Dear Candidate,
Thank you for your interest in joining Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity at such an pivotal time. We are entering an exciting new chapter, one defined by growth, innovation, and the drive to make an even greater difference for children and families. Together with our community, we exist to make Sheffield Children’s the best it can be — we fund the life-changing and the joy-sparking. We make clinical care kinder, and bad days brighter.
Next year is a landmark year for us. As we celebrate the 150th anniversary of Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust, and our own 50th anniversary as a charity, we are seizing the opportunity to tell powerful stories of care, compassion and discovery.
On 15 November 1876, Sheffield Children’s Hospital first opened its doors on Brook Hill, founded by architect John Dodsley Webster, doctor William Jackson Cleaver, and solicitor Henry Vickers, who sought to ‘fund an institution for the relief of poor sick children’. Their spirit still drives us today, and this anniversary gives us the chance to tell that story more widely, inspire new supporters, and build the resources we need for the next 150 years.
We want to inspire people everywhere to support our mission and the impact we have: an impact made possible, from the very beginning, thanks to philanthropy.
With best wishes,
Ruth Brown
Chief Executive Officer, Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
Accessibility & information
Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity is committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees, workers, volunteers, and job applicants, and to prevent unlawful and unfair discrimination.
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* Accessibility dogs are welcome.
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* A sign language interpreter can be accessed for interviews.
* Working patterns and locations can be adjusted.
Timetable
Closing date: 9 a.m. Monday 22nd September 2025
Candidates informed of outcome: By Friday 26th September 2025
First stage interviews: w/c Monday 29th September 2025 (Online)
Second stage interviews: w/c Monday 6th October 2025 (In person)
We are in the process of confirming interview dates. Once confirmed, we will update the site and contact those who have applied.
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