The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Fundraising Officer

The closing date is 27 June 2025

Job summary

This is a dynamic, varied role at the heart of MY Hospitals Charitys fundraising operation. The Fundraising Officer will play a key part in delivering the charitys income generation activities, engaging with individual supporters, NHS staff, businesses, community groups, schools, and third-party fundraisers to inspire support and manage fundraising projects. The post-holder will support a wide range of fundraising streams including community, corporate, individual giving, events, and NHS staff fundraising and take responsibility for the day-to-day administration of supporter engagement, events coordination, and income processing.

Main duties of the job

Support the delivery of the charitys fundraising plan, working across multiple income streams including individual giving, events, community, NHS staff, and corporate fundraising. Plan, promote, and deliver a variety of charity-led and third-party fundraising activities, ensuring they are safe, well-managed, and aligned with charity objectives. Build relationships with local organisations and businesses, NHS teams and departments, and supporters to develop fundraising partnerships, sponsorship, and in-kind donations. Manage and support hospital staff fundraising activities, providing guidance, promotional resources, and practical support. Maintain effective use of online fundraising platforms such as JustGiving, Enthuse, and other digital giving tools Support the delivery of charity appeals and campaigns, encouraging participation from internal and external audiences. Ensure excellent supporter stewardship, providing timely thank-you communications, recognition, and updates on the impact of donations. Build strong relationships with community groups, schools, faith organisations, service clubs (e.g. Rotary, Lions, WI), and local businesses to encourage fundraising support, donations, and event participation. Represent the charity at talks, networking events, cheque presentations, and community activities, promoting the charitys work and developing local partnerships.

About us

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, car lease and home electronics schemes, working car

Date posted

12 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

000416

Job locations

Pinderfields Hospital

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF1 4DG

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key requirements

We’re looking for a motivated, confident communicator with a good understanding of fundraising principles, strong organisational skills, and the ability to work flexibly on multiple projects. This role would suit someone who enjoys meeting people, is passionate about making a local difference, and can balance creativity with operational delivery. The successful candidate will have:

Experience of working in a fundraising, marketing, events, or community engagement role.
Experience in planning, delivering, and promoting fundraising activities, campaigns, or events.
Experience of developing and maintaining positive relationships with a range of stakeholders, including individuals, community groups, or businesses.
Experience of working to income targets and reporting on fundraising performance.
Good understanding of fundraising principles, methods, and regulations, including the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Practice.
Awareness of the importance of supporter stewardship and donor care.
Knowledge of event planning processes, including risk assessments and logistics.
Good understanding of safeguarding, data protection (GDPR), and confidentiality in a fundraising or healthcare setting.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key requirements

Experience of working in a fundraising, marketing, events, or community engagement role.
Experience in planning, delivering, and promoting fundraising activities, campaigns, or events.
Experience of developing and maintaining positive relationships with a range of stakeholders, including individuals, community groups, or businesses.
Experience of working to income targets and reporting on fundraising performance.
Good understanding of fundraising principles, methods, and regulations, including the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Practice.
Awareness of the importance of supporter stewardship and donor care.
Knowledge of event planning processes, including risk assessments and logistics.
Good understanding of safeguarding, data protection (GDPR), and confidentiality in a fundraising or healthcare setting.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Please click 'apply now' to view the full person specification (there is no obligation to submit an application).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Please click 'apply now' to view the full person specification (there is no obligation to submit an application).

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.