The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Fundraising and Engagement Coordinator

The closing date is 15 June 2025

Job summary

Are you passionate about making a difference? Do you have the drive, creativity, and heart to help raise vital funds for the NHS? Join our incredible Rotherham Hospital & Community Charity team and be part of something truly life-changing. About Us: We support Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust staff, patients, and families across the borough. From funding equipment to enhancing care and supporting staff wellbeing, were here to make our NHS even betterand we need YOU to help us go further. About the Role: As Fundraising & Engagement Coordinator, you'll lead community engagement, build relationships, and inspire support. Youll plan creative campaigns, partner with schools and businesses, organise events, and turn generous ideas into real impact. This is a 30-hour per week role, fixed term for 18 months, with the possibility of becoming permanent. About You: Youre enthusiastic, confident, innovative, able to work on your own initiative and great with people. Whether from fundraising, events, sales, or community workyou believe in the NHS and the power of community. You bring: A creative, can-do attitude and strong communication and organisational skills You'll have the ability to motivate others and build lasting relationships What We Offer A supportive team, flexible working, NHS employment benefits and the chance to see the real impact of your workevery day.

Main duties of the job

As Fundraising & Engagement Coordinator, you will be responsible for planning and delivering a variety of fundraising activities, events, and campaigns that inspire support across the community. You'll take a creative approach to generating income, working closely with local individuals, schools, and community groups to turn their enthusiasm into impactful fundraising. A key part of the role will be building and maintaining relationships with corporate partners, identifying opportunities for sponsorships and other mutually beneficial collaborations. Youll act as a visible and enthusiastic ambassador for the charity, representing us at events, meetings, and internally with Trust staff. Your role will include contributing to our communications from social media content and newsletters to campaign materials and impact stories helping to bring the difference donations make to life. Supporter care is at the heart of this role, and youll provide excellent stewardship to donors, fundraisers, and volunteers, ensuring they feel valued and supported throughout their journey with us. Youll also be responsible for keeping accurate records of engagement and income, and will support the wider team in monitoring performance, evaluating success, and shaping future plans. Collaboration is essential, and youll work alongside colleagues across the Trust, as well as volunteers and key stakeholders, to help deliver our strategic goals and grow support for the charity.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall

But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence

Certificates of Sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) band 2 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship

From the 09 April 2025 we cannot sponsor band 3 entry level roles

Date posted

05 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-25-05-073

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

5 GCSs Grade c/4-9 or above including maths and English or Equivalent
Degree or practical experience in a comparable role
Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently between TRFT sites and for patient visits in the Rotherham area and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010

Desirable

Fundraising or event management qualification or equivalent

knowledge

Essential

An understanding of developing relationships with donors or customers

Desirable

Broad knowledge and experience of all areas of fundraising including campaign and event management
Knowledge of Fundraising Codes of Practice and sector legalities including GDPR
Awareness of current fundraising trends and developments.
Knowledge and understanding of CRM database systems.

Experience

Essential

Past experience working within financial budgets and both non-financial and financial KPIs
Experience of working in a sales environment. Excellent sales skills with the ability to articulate information in a persuasive manner, converting prospects into supporters
Business development experience

Desirable

Experience of working in an NHS or a health related field

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

5 GCSs Grade c/4-9 or above including maths and English or Equivalent
Degree or practical experience in a comparable role
Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently between TRFT sites and for patient visits in the Rotherham area and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010

Desirable

Fundraising or event management qualification or equivalent

knowledge

Essential

An understanding of developing relationships with donors or customers

Desirable

Broad knowledge and experience of all areas of fundraising including campaign and event management
Knowledge of Fundraising Codes of Practice and sector legalities including GDPR
Awareness of current fundraising trends and developments.
Knowledge and understanding of CRM database systems.

Experience

Essential

Past experience working within financial budgets and both non-financial and financial KPIs
Experience of working in a sales environment. Excellent sales skills with the ability to articulate information in a persuasive manner, converting prospects into supporters
Business development experience

Desirable

Experience of working in an NHS or a health related field

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.