Job summary
The Velindre Digital Fundraiser will be a key member of the Velindre Fundraising Team responsible for organising and delivering the overall aims and objectives of the Fundraising Department, increasing donations and support through digital channels and main events.
This role will directly assist the Fundraising Officers to provide comprehensive promotional plans, effective artwork elements and well executed campaigns to boost recruitment, increase awareness and vital funds that will work alongside to aid their practical event.
The post holder will be responsible for the Charity's online presence including promotion, content, tone and messaging. The role will provide support with the creation and assembly of materials for engagement and promotional events digitally and on paper.
The post holder will have confidence and knowledge when dealing with all aspects of social media promotion and will produce plans to promote and recruit for Velindre hosted events whilst using supporter-generated content to further aid Charity income. This post-holder will update Charity accounts including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn and Instagram as well as working with additional media partners to further promote.
Main duties of the job
The Fundraiser will produce and be responsible for income & expenditure budgets for each of their allocated activities/campaigns, producing plans and proposals for each, and following each activity with a review to highlight potential improvements for future events. This will be delivered in line with the overall Charity strategy, developing and managing new fundraising initiatives.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and ouraward-winning Welsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.
Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to provide the key principles of prudent healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.
If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to Degree level or equivalent professional experience
- Previous experience of managing fundraising events and digital campaigns
Desirable
- General knowledge of the Charity Sector and Fundraising
- Willing to undertake training to level 6 Diploma in digital marketing training.
Experience
Essential
- Substantial digital marketing experience, including planning, evaluating, and delivering successful campaigns that drive response and engagement
- Proven track record of generating income both online and offline.
- Proven ability to think and act strategically, planning and evaluating activity and opportunities within the context of the wider programme as well as individually. Ability to translate concepts into effective action plans.
- Experience of managing agencies/sponsors and negotiating strong commercial agreements and delivering accordingly.
- Experience of appraising new ideas and proposals and making decisions to test (or not) as appropriate.
- Excellent management and leadership skills with the ability to build strong relationships, based on mutual respect and trust, and ensure that the relationships thrive under pressure.
Desirable
- Experience of using design editing software including Canva or Adobe
- Experience of working for a non-profit organisation or on overseas challenges
- Positive, results driven individual.
Apptitude and Ability
Essential
- Creative and innovating thinker, motivated by pushing the boundaries
- Robust, confident, 'can-do' attitude that thrives on challenges and remains calm under pressure and accepts challenging ideas.
- Sound judgment and decision-making skills
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
- Excellent project management skills.
- Flexible approach to work and ability to meet deadlines.
Desirable
- Awareness of Wales NHS issues
- Welsh Speaker
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to Degree level or equivalent professional experience
- Previous experience of managing fundraising events and digital campaigns
Desirable
- General knowledge of the Charity Sector and Fundraising
- Willing to undertake training to level 6 Diploma in digital marketing training.
Experience
Essential
- Substantial digital marketing experience, including planning, evaluating, and delivering successful campaigns that drive response and engagement
- Proven track record of generating income both online and offline.
- Proven ability to think and act strategically, planning and evaluating activity and opportunities within the context of the wider programme as well as individually. Ability to translate concepts into effective action plans.
- Experience of managing agencies/sponsors and negotiating strong commercial agreements and delivering accordingly.
- Experience of appraising new ideas and proposals and making decisions to test (or not) as appropriate.
- Excellent management and leadership skills with the ability to build strong relationships, based on mutual respect and trust, and ensure that the relationships thrive under pressure.
Desirable
- Experience of using design editing software including Canva or Adobe
- Experience of working for a non-profit organisation or on overseas challenges
- Positive, results driven individual.
Apptitude and Ability
Essential
- Creative and innovating thinker, motivated by pushing the boundaries
- Robust, confident, 'can-do' attitude that thrives on challenges and remains calm under pressure and accepts challenging ideas.
- Sound judgment and decision-making skills
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
- Excellent project management skills.
- Flexible approach to work and ability to meet deadlines.
Desirable
- Awareness of Wales NHS issues
- Welsh Speaker
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
