This senior leadership role is responsible for the strategic leadership, direction, and operational management of Leicester Hospitals Charity, a charitable arm of the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust.
The postholder will lead the Charity’s long‑term vision and growth, ensuring effective stewardship, governance, and development of charitable funds to maximise impact for patients, colleagues and the communities served by the Trust.
Responsibilities
* Provide strategic leadership for Leicester Hospitals Charity, shaping and delivering its vision, priorities and long‑term development.
* Lead the continued growth and service development of the Charity, ensuring delivery of ambitious and sustainable fundraising strategies.
* Oversee all fundraising activity, including appeals, campaigns, donor development and high‑value income opportunities.
* Identify and secure major philanthropic, corporate and partnership opportunities to maximise charitable income.
* Act as the Charity’s senior professional adviser on governance, regulatory compliance, ethical fundraising and sector best practice.
* Serve as the senior ambassador and public face of Leicester Hospitals Charity, representing the Charity internally and externally.
* Work closely with Corporate Trustees to support effective decision‑making, strategic oversight and performance assurance.
* Maintain oversight of all charity policies, governance frameworks, risk registers, audits and impact reporting.
* Lead financial planning, budget management and risk reporting for the Charity, ensuring robust stewardship of charitable funds.
* Provide effective leadership and line management to the Charitable Appeals Team, fostering high performance and professional development.
* Lead the development and delivery of a multi‑year transformational growth strategy, aiming to increase annual charitable income to £5m+ over the next 3–5 years.
Strategy and Goals (2023‑2030)
* High‑quality care for all
* Being a great place to work
* Partnerships for impact
* Research and education excellence
* Embed health equality to reduce avoidable differences in healthcare, working in partnership with communities
Values
* Compassionate
* Proud
* Inclusive
* One team
This advert closes on Friday 1 May 2026.
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