Job summary
The Community Fundraising Manager plays a key part in delivering the ambitious Charity strategy, linking the hospital charity, NHS staff members, and the local community. This role will join a collaborative and energetic team, with line management responsibility for two Fundraising Coordinators, who raise funds from a variety of sources including events, community fundraisers and individual giving.
Relationship management is key to this role, along with the ability to connect with people on a very personal level, with compassion.
- Interview Date: 19 May 2025
- 37 hours 30 minutes/week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Main duties of the job
You'll inspire and bring out the best in your team and our supporters, helping them to achieve their fundraising goals.
You will understand supporters' motivations and help them to support Newcastle Hospitals Charity in the way that appeals to them.
An excellent communicator; you will provide fundraising guidance; suitably recognise their contribution; and demonstrate the impact of their support.
You will deliver exceptional donor stewardship that meaningfully connects with supporters and grows our supporter base, whilst developing a robust prospect pipeline.
About us
Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
o Freeman Hospitalo Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)o Newcastle Dental Hospitalo Newcastle Fertility Centreo Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbriao Northern Genetics Serviceo Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Manage, deliver, and evaluate an annual programme of fundraising for Newcastle Hospitals Charity focused on Community, Events and Individual Giving,
- Set and monitor income generation targets across the fundraising team
- Lead on the initiation and delivery of a programme of Community, Events and Individual Giving fundraising activities for Newcastle Hospitals Charity.
- Develop, implement, and monitor policies, processes, and guidance for fundraising to ensure compliance with the standards set out by the Fundraising Regulator and the Charity Commission
- Lead on a programme to identify and develop opportunities for Community, Events and Individual Giving fundraising growth and income generation
- Represent Newcastle Hospitals Charity and the Trust in internal and public facing forums, working closely with colleagues within the NHS to raise the profile of the Charity. Actively contribute to key committees such as the Charity Committee, the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation Committee, and the Great North Childrens Hospitals Foundation Committee where needed.Provision of reports/presentations and supplementary information to the Charity Committee; the Charity Director and key stakeholders, as required.
- Work closely with the Charity Finance team to ensure accurate record and reporting in relation to Charity fundraising activities.
- Working closely with the Charity communications team in helping to publicise and promote Newcastle Hospitals Charity
- Lead and develop a team of fundraiser.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Manage, deliver, and evaluate an annual programme of fundraising for Newcastle Hospitals Charity focused on Community, Events and Individual Giving,
- Set and monitor income generation targets across the fundraising team
- Lead on the initiation and delivery of a programme of Community, Events and Individual Giving fundraising activities for Newcastle Hospitals Charity.
- Develop, implement, and monitor policies, processes, and guidance for fundraising to ensure compliance with the standards set out by the Fundraising Regulator and the Charity Commission
- Lead on a programme to identify and develop opportunities for Community, Events and Individual Giving fundraising growth and income generation
- Represent Newcastle Hospitals Charity and the Trust in internal and public facing forums, working closely with colleagues within the NHS to raise the profile of the Charity. Actively contribute to key committees such as the Charity Committee, the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation Committee, and the Great North Childrens Hospitals Foundation Committee where needed.Provision of reports/presentations and supplementary information to the Charity Committee; the Charity Director and key stakeholders, as required.
- Work closely with the Charity Finance team to ensure accurate record and reporting in relation to Charity fundraising activities.
- Working closely with the Charity communications team in helping to publicise and promote Newcastle Hospitals Charity
- Lead and develop a team of fundraiser.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Undergraduate Degree/or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Fundraising qualification e.g. Institute of Fundraising Certificate or equivalent.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing/organising/promoting fundraising activities and identifying key targets that will attract support for the Charity (including major social and challenge events).
- Expert knowledge of charity regulations as set out by Charity Commission and the Fundraising Regulator.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a fundraising or business development role.
- Experience of producing reports for presentation or for publication.
- Experience in the use of CRM systems.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication and organisational skills including record keeping.
- Diplomacy, negotiating skills/abilities, well developed social skills.
- Well-developed IT skills/proficient in the use of the use of Microsoft Office and Outlook.
- Excellent presentation skills
Values, Behavioural, Attitudes
Essential
- Friendly and approachable personality.
- Flexible approach to working and capable of working under pressure and meeting deadlines.
Core Behaviours
Essential
- Alignment to Trust Values and Core Behaviours
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Undergraduate Degree/or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Fundraising qualification e.g. Institute of Fundraising Certificate or equivalent.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing/organising/promoting fundraising activities and identifying key targets that will attract support for the Charity (including major social and challenge events).
- Expert knowledge of charity regulations as set out by Charity Commission and the Fundraising Regulator.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a fundraising or business development role.
- Experience of producing reports for presentation or for publication.
- Experience in the use of CRM systems.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication and organisational skills including record keeping.
- Diplomacy, negotiating skills/abilities, well developed social skills.
- Well-developed IT skills/proficient in the use of the use of Microsoft Office and Outlook.
- Excellent presentation skills
Values, Behavioural, Attitudes
Essential
- Friendly and approachable personality.
- Flexible approach to working and capable of working under pressure and meeting deadlines.
Core Behaviours
Essential
- Alignment to Trust Values and Core Behaviours
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).
