Job summary
CDDFTs
Charity Manager will deliver the Trusts Charity strategy by leading and
increasing fundraising activity and connections across the organisation and
local communities. We are seeking an
experienced and passionate individual who is motivated by a desire to make a
difference, has exceptional leadership skills, and a proven track record in
management. If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply for this rewarding
role. Join us in our mission to enhance patient care and experience across
County Durham and Darlington.
Main duties of the job
To meet or exceed an annual fundraising target for the
Charity
Lead the preparation and planning of both large and small
fundraising campaigns some of which are long term and ongoing.
Continue to run an annual programme of challenge events, run
by third parties, to attract community and staff fundraisers
To establish and significantly increase our grateful patient
programme
To deliver and be accountable for the charity strategy while
developing plans to increase brand awareness and maximise engagement
opportunities
To work closely with Trust staff to produce high quality and
compelling requests for support from the charitable funds committee
To create and deliver an annual volunteer recruitment plan
and to manage an annual programme of fundraising and community-led events
Retain any current donors and work to proactively identify
and approach new supporters, building and supporting networks of community
fundraisers
Keep up-to-date with best practice in the sector
Ensure all marketing and communication activity is in line
with Trust brand and values
To set up and maintain an effective database of
supporters that is compliant with all relevant data protection.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary £23,200, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
CDDFTs Charity Manager will deliver the Trusts Charity
strategy by leading and increasing fundraising activity and connections across
the organisation and local communities.
They will ensure that all governance and financial
requirements are met.
The post-holder will be instrumental in ensuring that
increased charitable income provides the maximum value to the NHS, patients and
the wider communities we serve.
The post-holder will develop and lead fundraising campaigns,
coordinating with the Communications Team, volunteers and a network of
community and business fundraisers, to meet an annual fundraising target.
They will be a good project manager, being responsible for
the overall fundraising budget and charitable funds budget.
A key part of the role will be creating, training and
supporting networks of community volunteers and working with existing
stakeholder groups to encourage fundraising activity.
The Charity Manager will maintain and increase relationships
with local businesses and other charitable organisations supporting the NHS,
and other NHS charities.
They will be responsible, with support for the
further development and embedding of a grateful patient programme across the
Trust, and continuing to build awareness of the charity, encourage staff and
community fundraising, and participation in Trust organised and third party
challenge events.
Job description
Job responsibilities
CDDFTs Charity Manager will deliver the Trusts Charity
strategy by leading and increasing fundraising activity and connections across
the organisation and local communities.
They will ensure that all governance and financial
requirements are met.
The post-holder will be instrumental in ensuring that
increased charitable income provides the maximum value to the NHS, patients and
the wider communities we serve.
The post-holder will develop and lead fundraising campaigns,
coordinating with the Communications Team, volunteers and a network of
community and business fundraisers, to meet an annual fundraising target.
They will be a good project manager, being responsible for
the overall fundraising budget and charitable funds budget.
A key part of the role will be creating, training and
supporting networks of community volunteers and working with existing
stakeholder groups to encourage fundraising activity.
The Charity Manager will maintain and increase relationships
with local businesses and other charitable organisations supporting the NHS,
and other NHS charities.
They will be responsible, with support for the
further development and embedding of a grateful patient programme across the
Trust, and continuing to build awareness of the charity, encourage staff and
community fundraising, and participation in Trust organised and third party
challenge events.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
- Recognised fundraising qualification level or signficant experience/training equivalent
Desirable
- Membership of professional body or organisation
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to represent the organisation at all levels to different internal and external audiences
- Ability to facilitate a creative and inclusive approach
- Willingness to work flexibly to meet the needs of the organisation
- Able to travel independently across sites to meet the requirements of the post.
Experience
Essential
- Significant demonstrable experience in fundraising or a related field
- Experience of project management
- Relevant experience in the health or charity sector
- Proven track reord of effective leadership
- Experience of collaborative working
- Experience of having worked with or for a local or national charity
Desirable
- Experience of managing a digital presence including website, social media and intranet
Special Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- In-depth knowledge of fundraising techniques and methodology knowledge of fundraising best practice ad compliance requirements.
- Strategic and operational planning project management
- Ability to use a range of software packages including but not limited to microsoft word, excel and powerpoint
- Ability to evaluate fundraising initiatives both quantitatively and qualitatively to ensure future projects are informed and developed by learning
- Ability to manage a budget
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team or act on own initiative and to solve problems
- Excellenet presentational skills and the ability to establish and manage effective relationships internally and externally
- Good time management and the ability to prioritise and manage a complex workload
- Experience of planning and managing events
- Experience of managing a team
- Strong persuasive and negotiation skills
Desirable
- Experience of data management using a customer relationship management system
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
- Recognised fundraising qualification level or signficant experience/training equivalent
Desirable
- Membership of professional body or organisation
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to represent the organisation at all levels to different internal and external audiences
- Ability to facilitate a creative and inclusive approach
- Willingness to work flexibly to meet the needs of the organisation
- Able to travel independently across sites to meet the requirements of the post.
Experience
Essential
- Significant demonstrable experience in fundraising or a related field
- Experience of project management
- Relevant experience in the health or charity sector
- Proven track reord of effective leadership
- Experience of collaborative working
- Experience of having worked with or for a local or national charity
Desirable
- Experience of managing a digital presence including website, social media and intranet
Special Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- In-depth knowledge of fundraising techniques and methodology knowledge of fundraising best practice ad compliance requirements.
- Strategic and operational planning project management
- Ability to use a range of software packages including but not limited to microsoft word, excel and powerpoint
- Ability to evaluate fundraising initiatives both quantitatively and qualitatively to ensure future projects are informed and developed by learning
- Ability to manage a budget
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team or act on own initiative and to solve problems
- Excellenet presentational skills and the ability to establish and manage effective relationships internally and externally
- Good time management and the ability to prioritise and manage a complex workload
- Experience of planning and managing events
- Experience of managing a team
- Strong persuasive and negotiation skills
Desirable
- Experience of data management using a customer relationship management system
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
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
