Community Fundraising Manager

St Wilfrid’s Hospice is a local charity providing specialist palliative and end of life care and support to patients and their family and friends. Since opening our doors to our first patient in January 1987, we have cared for over 14,000 local people and at any one time we care for over 230 people in our local community. All our services are provided free of charge, we are not a part of the NHS and rely on public support to raise 87% of our £6.7 million annual running costs.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Fundraiser, with strong community outreach, marketing and events experience, to join our hard-working team raising c£400,000 annually.

Community Fundraising Manager
Location: Chichester
Salary: In the region of £28,000 pa (dependent upon skills & experience)
Hours: 37.5 hours a week
Contract: Permanent

Reporting to the Head of Fundraising and Communications, the successful candidate will help coordinate the activities of a small team engaged in stimulating community fundraising activity and planning/delivering St Wilfrid’s programme of fundraising events.

You will have drive and determination and be able to demonstrate a successful track record in community fundraising and engagement, with impressive results and evidence that you have inspired individuals, corporates and groups to initiate their own fundraising activities. Social media experience and knowledge is also key to delivering our community fundraising engagement strategy.

Ideally you will have a degree or relevant fundraising qualification, coupled with at least 3 years fundraising experience (or equivalent). You will be a team player who is able to work independently, strategically, innovatively and effectively, maintaining a confident and approachable manner with all internal and external audiences

In addition to a competitive salary we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes a generous holiday entitlement starting at 27 days per year plus bank holiday entitlement, a contributory pension scheme, or continuation to the NHS Superannuation Scheme, life assurance, and a contributory cash reimbursement plan.  We offer a friendly, challenging, yet supportive working atmosphere with a committed team of colleagues.

Closing date – 25th January 2018 at 5pm

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the button to be directed to our website to download the information pack and application form. 

No agencies please.