Overview
Location: Rotherham, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Salary: GBP 26,312 - GBP 32,160 per annum
Vacancy Type: Permanent, 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday with the expected flexibility to work evenings and weekends)
Closing Date: 13 October 2025
The Role: As Community Engagement Fundraiser, youll work closely with the Community Fundraising Manager to deliver the operational plan and meet income targets. Youll support all aspects of community fundraising, with a strong focus on stewardship and enhancing the donor journey. Youll build and nurture relationships across Rotherham and surrounding areas, ensuring a strong pipeline of community support. This includes developing networks, promoting fundraising opportunities, and maintaining accurate records and reporting. Youll play a key role in raising the profile of the Hospice, acting as an ambassador and championing their values in every interaction.
Responsibilities
* Support individuals, companies, and groups organising their own fundraising activities (e.g. runs, cycles, challenge events, workplace fundraising).
* Proactively engage new and existing supporters, offering guidance, materials, and encouragement to maximise fundraising potential.
* Build relationships with community groups (e.g. clubs, churches, schools) to increase awareness and income.
* Develop a new Hospice Special Funds programme to grow regional support through volunteers.
* Expand and retain community collection outlets, ensuring accurate records and adherence to cash handling procedures.
* Collaborate with the retail team to increase community engagement and support.
* Cultivate relationships to secure gifts in kind, volunteer time, and repeat support.
* Promote community fundraising via social media, providing a steady stream of engaging content.
* Maintain accurate records of supporter interactions and event engagement.
* Contribute to team-wide communication to maximise opportunities and enhance supporter experience.
* Secure event sponsorship from local businesses.
* Represent the Hospice at promotional events and venues.
* Organise and manage volunteers.
* Ensure high visibility of community fundraising across Rotherham and surrounding areas.
* Provide meaningful recognition to all supporters.
* Act as a values-led ambassador for the Hospice.
Skills and Qualifications
* Proven ability to use insight to improve fundraising performance
* Confident communicator across all channels and stakeholder levels.
* Experience developing supporter journeys via phone, written, and face-to-face methods.
* Strong networking skills.
* Knowledge of the Rotherham area
* Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.
Benefits
* Holidays. A work-life balance is important for everyone, so they offer all employees 30 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays), plus an additional day leave in every 5th year.
* A supportive and comfortable working environment. The Hospice is a calm and compassionate place to work, full of inspiring people who support one another.
* Hassle-free parking at no cost. No one is more than a couple of minutes walk from the Hospice.
* Great meals and drinks. The culinary team prepares food for patients 24/7, and staff receive a 25% discount across Cafè and retail sites with Staff ID.
* Reassurance. They offer employees a pension after probation and a Life Assurance scheme which pays 4x your annual salary should you die while working in the service.
* Training and development. Every employee will be supported with their training and development needs and will be regularly supported by their line manager.
* Competitive Pay Enhancements. Join the team and benefit from a 25p…
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