Job summary
Since 1999, RUHX has had an unwavering commitment to excellence that has extended beyond NHS budgets, supporting the RUH and community healthcare. We have gone further to give every patient the extra extraordinary care they deserve while supporting our staff to do what they do best and furthering innovation within our hospitals. We're out there in our community, collaborating with the people and organisations that drive real change. And we're making sure that every penny we raise goes towards improving health, happiness, and well-being for everyone in our community.
Every day on our team is a unique experience, offering a flexible work environment. We believe in a balanced approach, with equal time spent working from home, in the office, and engaging with our community.
Our track record speaks volumes, evidenced by £10m raised for theDyson Cancer Centre, which opened in April 2024, the introduction of Robotic Surgery in 2023 following a £2.3m campaign, £1m+ for the Breast Unit expansion in 2022 and many other projects. We have numerous other initiatives on the horizon--this is an exciting time to join the team.
Main duties of the job
As our new Philanthropy Manager, you'll have many opportunities to make your mark and the freedom to try new ideas. You will also be supported by a culture that encourages learning and being positively disruptive.
You'll build relationships with donors who give between £5,000 and £100,000+. You'll identify ways for them to engage with their hospital, ensuring that the partnership meets a shared vision of success and prompts future financial support.
You will need experience in fundraising and especially philanthropy. We will help support you to growing your career in the charity sector whilst being part of an ambitious and fun team going further to give every patient the extra extraordinary care they deserve.
RUHX is the working name of RUH Charitable Fund, the official NHS charity of The Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust (RUH). In 2022 we changed our working name from "The Forever Friends Appeal" to RUHX to better reflect the extra-extraordinary work we fund and capture the exceptional commitment and generosity of our supporters who give us the power to do more. Visitruhx.org.uk to find out more about our work.
About us
At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree / diploma level or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- Business / charity marketing, or fundraising qualification
- Member of Institute of Fundraising or equivalent professional body.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in 'major gift' fundraising theory and strategies that have encompassed the use of prospect pools / research / gift tables / gift assessment / donor motivation / solicitation techniques / high profile engagement events etc, designed to engage prospective higher level donors, and resulting in securing income targets.
- Sound understanding of current charity law relating to Major Gifts, tax, trust & foundations etc.
- Ability to interpret and implement with minimal guidance, national standards and Institute of Fundraising Codes of Practice relating to donor engagement and involvement.
- Significant experience in an account management role dealing with complex, sensitive relationships aimed at securing co-operation, agreement and income
- Experience of developing excellent working relationships with senior level professionals
Desirable
- Knowledge of healthcare provision in the NHS and current priorities
- Knowledge of the local community including excellent networks
- Knowledge of RUHX and its aims
- Knowledge and experience in line managing a team and volunteers.
Skills
Essential
- Sound analysis / interpretation of Major Donor motivations & requirements, and devising / amending appropriate strategies for each
- Ability to analyse a wide range of information and statistics relating to donors to: oSupport the Head of RUHX in providing reports oProduce comprehensive and informative research on prospective funders oProvide presentations in a format that can be understood by a variety of audiences
- Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation and interpersonal skills at a senior level including: oSpeaking at formal events on behalf of the Appeal oCommunicating with donors and other stakeholders at all levels oLeading on the writing and presentation of compelling bids, reports / papers / proposals aimed at soliciting support oLeading on the design and production of high quality communication material, ensuring it meets the needs of the target audience.
- Ability to plan complex cultivation and stewardships events, campaigns and media work, with an aptitude for organisational detail
- Confidence to find & articulate mutually beneficial opportunities for the charity & prospective donors
- Ability / confidence to work under own initiative / motivation and able to time-manage and prioritise workloads in busy and demanding circumstances with tight timescales;
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate commitment and enthusiasm for fundraising work and RUHX - being proactive, making improvements and bringing new ideas and developments to the table
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree / diploma level or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- Business / charity marketing, or fundraising qualification
- Member of Institute of Fundraising or equivalent professional body.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in 'major gift' fundraising theory and strategies that have encompassed the use of prospect pools / research / gift tables / gift assessment / donor motivation / solicitation techniques / high profile engagement events etc, designed to engage prospective higher level donors, and resulting in securing income targets.
- Sound understanding of current charity law relating to Major Gifts, tax, trust & foundations etc.
- Ability to interpret and implement with minimal guidance, national standards and Institute of Fundraising Codes of Practice relating to donor engagement and involvement.
- Significant experience in an account management role dealing with complex, sensitive relationships aimed at securing co-operation, agreement and income
- Experience of developing excellent working relationships with senior level professionals
Desirable
- Knowledge of healthcare provision in the NHS and current priorities
- Knowledge of the local community including excellent networks
- Knowledge of RUHX and its aims
- Knowledge and experience in line managing a team and volunteers.
Skills
Essential
- Sound analysis / interpretation of Major Donor motivations & requirements, and devising / amending appropriate strategies for each
- Ability to analyse a wide range of information and statistics relating to donors to: oSupport the Head of RUHX in providing reports oProduce comprehensive and informative research on prospective funders oProvide presentations in a format that can be understood by a variety of audiences
- Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation and interpersonal skills at a senior level including: oSpeaking at formal events on behalf of the Appeal oCommunicating with donors and other stakeholders at all levels oLeading on the writing and presentation of compelling bids, reports / papers / proposals aimed at soliciting support oLeading on the design and production of high quality communication material, ensuring it meets the needs of the target audience.
- Ability to plan complex cultivation and stewardships events, campaigns and media work, with an aptitude for organisational detail
- Confidence to find & articulate mutually beneficial opportunities for the charity & prospective donors
- Ability / confidence to work under own initiative / motivation and able to time-manage and prioritise workloads in busy and demanding circumstances with tight timescales;
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate commitment and enthusiasm for fundraising work and RUHX - being proactive, making improvements and bringing new ideas and developments to the table
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Combe Park
Bath
BA1 3NG
Employer's website
https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
