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Want to make a difference to local lives?
We are an independent local charity based in Bosham, Chichester offering a wide range of services to support our patients, and their loved ones, who are living with a life limiting or terminal illness. The work we do makes a real difference to the lives of local people and we support over 330 patients at any one time between our In Patient Unit and Community teams.
Why join us as an interim Head of Fundraising?
We’re a friendly, inspiring and supportive team, committed to our vision to provide high quality end of life and palliative care. We value diversity and are committed to being a place where people feel their differences are recognised and welcomed, and their needs are heard and respected. Creating an inclusive workplace is a core part of our aim to ensure St Wilfrid’s is a great place to work and a compassionate and caring place to be.
See our careers page for full job description.
Being a Head of Fundraising at St Wilfrid’s
As an interim Head of Fundraising, covering maternity leave, you will need strong leadership skills, a passion for fundraising with a track record for delivering financial results, and a desire to work for a meaningful cause. This role leads an incredible team of 12 dedicated fundraising professionals who, along with the support of our event volunteers, work tirelessly to support our Hospice. Their dedication to, and care for, our supporters generates over £4 million annually, which is vital for funding our care.
This role is pivotal in ensuring our fundraising department thrives, and will be responsible for:
* Developing, implementing and managing a comprehensive fundraising budget, including forecasting for the future, working closely with the Director of Income Generation
* Developing effective fundraising programmes in all revenue streams, identifying priority areas – to enhance the fundraising portfolio of income generation activities; consistently evaluating and adjusting plans and strategies
* Ensuring the close management of income and expenditure, making adjustments where necessary to ensure good financial management
* Leading, building and motivating the Fundraising team, providing leadership and management and overseeing development and training, to enable individuals to reach their full potential
* Collaborating closely with our marketing and retail heads as one of our department leads
Please note this is 30-37.5 hour a week, fixed term contract, until September 2026.
Qualifications and Experience
Fundraising experience and specialist knowledge at a senior level and in a wide range of fundraising income streams
Extensive practical experience at a senior level of leading and developing the skills of a team
Experience of building high level relationships
Experience of developing funding propositions, campaigns and securing significant funds in excess of £2m annually
Experience of successful delivery against targets
Excellent communication and networking skills
Right to work in the UK
What we offer you
We offer all St Wilfrid’s employees the following benefits:
* Annual Leave – An equivalent to our generous holiday entitlement starting at 27 days per year plus bank holidays. This increases with service
* Healthcare – Access to a contributory health plan for you and family members, covering a range of benefits including eyecare and physiotherapy
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – Access to free and confidential Virtual GP Advice, Counselling and Legal Support
* Continuation of existing NHS Pension Scheme Membership – And recognition of reckonable service for certain benefits
* Generous Pension – With 7.5% employer contribution for employees not in the NHS pension scheme
* Life Assurance Scheme – Should the worst happen while you’re working with us, your loved ones will receive a lump sum payment equal to two times your salary (or the NHS Life Assurance Scheme if applicable)
* Subsidised food – Our catering team provide a range of high-quality meals at low prices for all employees when on site at the Hospice
* Employee discount – In all our community charity shops and eligibility for the Blue Light Card discount scheme
Please note the salary displayed is full time equivalent
How to Apply
Please visit our careers page at: https://stwh.co.uk/job/interim-head-of-fundraising/ and complete the short form at the bottom of the job advert, where you can add your CV or a completed application form if you prefer.
If you have any queries regarding this vacancy please email us at hradmin@stwh.co.uk or call 01243 755183. The closing date for this role is the 9th July. Please note this vacancy may close early if sufficient applications have been received.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at St Wilfrid’s
We value diversity and are committed to being a place where people feel their differences are recognised and welcomed, and their needs are heard and respected. Creating an inclusive workplace is a core part of our aim to ensure St Wilfrid’s is a great place to work and a compassionate and caring place to be.
We want to hire talented people and to make sure our processes don’t exclude or disadvantage people with disabilities or different needs. Please let us know what would help you apply for our role – we’re happy to be flexible with our process to help you showcase your skills and abilities. To do this you can email hradmin@stwh.co.uk, call 01243 755183, or pop in and ask at Reception for HR.
We guarantee an interview for candidates with disabilities who meet the essential criteria for the role.
Interview information
Interviews will be held at St Wilfrid’s Hospice, Walton Lane, Bosham, Chichester, on the 16th and 18th July.
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