Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Charity Officer

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Job summary

The Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust Charity makes a difference by funding projects and initiatives that enhance care and improve patient, visitor and staff experience. Supporting projects that fall outside of standard NHS provision, the charity supports Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust staff and patients.

Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, we have been able to fund projects which contribute to significant improvements at our hospital and community sites, and our ambition is grow our impact for Trust staff and patients.

Main duties of the job

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join us as a Charity Officer. This is an exciting opportunity for the right person to use their supporter care, fundraising and organisational skills to make a difference to Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust's staff, patients and wider community. This role will support the Head of Charity on a range of administrative, fundraising and financial activities to harness, develop maximise support and engagement from a variety of stakeholders.

This is a critical role in enabling our charity to achieve its goals - through drawing in supporters, developing them into donors and communicating the organisation's work to build relationships and future support. It is an important link between our charity and our local community. As a small, busy, team we need an individual who can really 'hit the ground running' and be confident in being a main point of contact for our charity.

About us

This is a great time to join our charity, and the successful post holder will play an important role in its growth, actively supporting the aim of making Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust Charity the charity of choice for the community our Trust serves.

Date posted

09 March 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

Depending on experience £25,000 - £29,000 per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

197-RF1424-C

Job locations

University Hospital Lewisham

Lewisham High Street

London

SE13 6LH

Job description

Job responsibilities

Before apply for this role, please read the Supporting Document on this page (Charity Officer JD revised 2 march) which includes the full Job Description and Person Specification criteria.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Before apply for this role, please read the Supporting Document on this page (Charity Officer JD revised 2 march) which includes the full Job Description and Person Specification criteria.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Previous extensive experience in a customer service/supporter care role, providing excellent supporter service (email, letters, phone and face-to-face)
Experience of using databases and accurately handling data entry
Previous experience in developing accurate written materials and record keeping, using high attention to detail
Previous experience in creating social media content /marketing materials/stakeholder communications in a professional setting

Desirable

Experience in working or volunteering in the charity sector
Previous experience of fundraising in the charity sector, either paid or voluntary
Experience of managing social media channels in a professional setting

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to "A" level or equivalent diploma

Desirable

Educated to degree level or equivalent level of experience

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Previous extensive experience in a customer service/supporter care role, providing excellent supporter service (email, letters, phone and face-to-face)
Experience of using databases and accurately handling data entry
Previous experience in developing accurate written materials and record keeping, using high attention to detail
Previous experience in creating social media content /marketing materials/stakeholder communications in a professional setting

Desirable

Experience in working or volunteering in the charity sector
Previous experience of fundraising in the charity sector, either paid or voluntary
Experience of managing social media channels in a professional setting

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to "A" level or equivalent diploma

Desirable

Educated to degree level or equivalent level of experience

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Lewisham

Lewisham High Street

London

SE13 6LH

Employer's website

https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Lewisham

Lewisham High Street

London

SE13 6LH

Employer's website

https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)