Job summary
We are looking to appoint a Fundraising & Lottery Manager to implement an effective income generation strategy through overseeing
the planning and execution of fundraising events, campaigns and initiatives.
The successful candidate will have strong communication skills and be able to make hospice supporters feel valued and appreciated. To have the ability to motivate and inspire to drive the very best from the team. Good IT skills are essential.
What we offer:
Competitive rewards package including childcare voucher scheme if already enrolled, Hybrid approach to working, 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays (pro-rata),Pension scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Training and development opportunities, Free car parking and Subsidised lunches.
Existing membership of the NHS pension scheme may be transferable to this post, if contributions have been made within the last 12 months
Main duties of the job
- To implement an effective income generation strategy through overseeing
the planning and execution of fundraising events, campaigns and initiatives.
- To develop positive and ongoing relationships with individuals,
businesses, schools and community groups across the borough to maximise
fundraising potential and to raise awareness of the work of the hospice.
- To oversee the hospice lottery, ensuring compliance with legislative
requirements
- To line manage the fundraising and lottery team members and support volunteers
within the department.
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To closely monitor the financial performance of
the department ensuring income levels are achieved and expenditure is kept
within agreed budgets
Salary: Salary for this role is £34,587 - £36,315 per annum.
Hours: 37 Hours per week Monday - Thursday 08:30 am -16:30 pm, Friday 08:30 - 16:00 pm
For further details please contact: hr@wlh.org.uk
Closing Date: 06 October 2022
About us
Wigan and Leigh Hospice is a well-established charity which has been operating since 1983. We provide a wide range of palliative care services to people with advancing life-limiting illnesses of any diagnosis and to those people important to them. The support we offer is tailored to meet individuals physical, social, spiritual and emotional needs.
We are looking for someone who demonstrates the
hospice values; Compassion, Accessibility, Respect, Excellence. If you feel you
could add value to our team we would like to hear from you. If appointed you
will be joining a hospice which achieved Outstanding in the last CQC
inspection.
A Disclosure and Barring Services Check (DBS) will
be required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
** For details of the job description and person specification for this role please refer to the attached job description **
Job description
Job responsibilities
** For details of the job description and person specification for this role please refer to the attached job description **
Person Specification
Additional Essential Requirements
Essential
- Driving licence and access to a vehicle insured for business purposes
- Prepared to work outside normal office hours (evenings and weekends) as and when required
Desirable
- Ability and willingness to travel as required to fulfil the role
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to motivate and inspire to drive the very best from the team
- Ability to prioritise and manage own workload effectively and efficiently.
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work within and across all hospice teams
- Ability to work under pressure, respond to priorities that may change at short notice and meet deadlines
- Experience of making a positive contribution to a team
- A positive, self-motivated and enthusiastic attitude to work
- A confident and friendly approach to dealing with others including hospice supporters, staff and volunteers
- Diplomatic and with an empathy for the work of the hospice sector
Qualifications
Essential
- English and Maths at GCSE Grade C or above or equivalent/relevant
- experience.
- Management qualification or three years of relevant experience in a
- managerial role
Desirable
- Marketing or fundraising qualification
- Degree qualification in a relative subject
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of the Charity sector, charity & fundraising governance and data protection law
- Excellent computer literacy skills including Microsoft Office packages
- Data analysis and interpretation skills
- An understanding of information governance and data protection
Desirable
- Knowledge of online fundraising platforms such as Justgiving
- Understanding of tax efficient giving such as Gift Aid.
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of three years people management experience within a fundraising or similar department
- Experience of working in fundraising events, marketing management or related role.
- Experience of financial reporting and managing budgets
- Experience of planning, meeting and exceeding targets
- Experience of using a fundraising database or similar CRM system to manage relationships (preferably Donorflex)
- Experience of working with all aspects of media including press, web, radio, social & online
Desirable
- Experience of managing large scale events including organisation and planning, marketing and recruitment, risk assessments and post event evaluation.
- Experience of managing a marketing or community campaign
- Experience of working with volunteers (and / or volunteering)
Person Specification
Additional Essential Requirements
Essential
- Driving licence and access to a vehicle insured for business purposes
- Prepared to work outside normal office hours (evenings and weekends) as and when required
Desirable
- Ability and willingness to travel as required to fulfil the role
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to motivate and inspire to drive the very best from the team
- Ability to prioritise and manage own workload effectively and efficiently.
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work within and across all hospice teams
- Ability to work under pressure, respond to priorities that may change at short notice and meet deadlines
- Experience of making a positive contribution to a team
- A positive, self-motivated and enthusiastic attitude to work
- A confident and friendly approach to dealing with others including hospice supporters, staff and volunteers
- Diplomatic and with an empathy for the work of the hospice sector
Qualifications
Essential
- English and Maths at GCSE Grade C or above or equivalent/relevant
- experience.
- Management qualification or three years of relevant experience in a
- managerial role
Desirable
- Marketing or fundraising qualification
- Degree qualification in a relative subject
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of the Charity sector, charity & fundraising governance and data protection law
- Excellent computer literacy skills including Microsoft Office packages
- Data analysis and interpretation skills
- An understanding of information governance and data protection
Desirable
- Knowledge of online fundraising platforms such as Justgiving
- Understanding of tax efficient giving such as Gift Aid.
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of three years people management experience within a fundraising or similar department
- Experience of working in fundraising events, marketing management or related role.
- Experience of financial reporting and managing budgets
- Experience of planning, meeting and exceeding targets
- Experience of using a fundraising database or similar CRM system to manage relationships (preferably Donorflex)
- Experience of working with all aspects of media including press, web, radio, social & online
Desirable
- Experience of managing large scale events including organisation and planning, marketing and recruitment, risk assessments and post event evaluation.
- Experience of managing a marketing or community campaign
- Experience of working with volunteers (and / or volunteering)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
