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Role Summary
Are you passionate about making a real impact in the lives of patients and staff at our hospitals? This is an exciting opportunity to join and lead a dynamic and successful NHS charity which makes a difference to the lives of patients and staff at our hospitals every day.
As Head of Charity you will be at the forefront of our fundraising efforts, driving campaigns, appeals and activities, as well as ensuring that we demonstrate the benefits of fundraising to NHS patients and staff.
About the Role
At the Royal Devon Hospitals Charity, we are dedicated to enhancing the lives of NHS patients and staff through impactful fundraising and community engagement. Your responsibilities will include:
1. Leading fundraising campaigns - launch and manage compelling appeals, including our current Super Theatre appeal, that inspire and engage donors.
2. Organising memorable events - create and oversee events that bring people together to have fun, foster a sense of community and raise money for causes close to people's hearts.
3. Building community awareness - ensure that our community understands the Charity's mission, what it is here to do and how to get involved.
4. Acting as an ambassador - act as an ambassador for the Charity with potential donors, grant organisations, public, patients and staff.
5. Strategic planning - think strategically to align the Charity's resources with the priorities of the NHS Trust, supporting Trustees in making long-term and effective investment decisions.
The team covers Northern Devon and Exeter and Eastern Devon, offering a diverse and supportive environment where you work will directly benefit patients and staff, improving their experiences and outcomes.
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours across Monday to Friday
Interview Date: Week commencing 12th May 2025
For further information please contact: Emily Simpson, Executive and Specialist Recruitment Lead on 07958 931414 or email emily.simpson21@nhs.net
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.
Preference will be given to staff with 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon.
Benefits
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
* National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
* Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter.
* Car lease schemes.
* The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
* Cycle to work scheme.
These are just a few of the benefits available - if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.
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