Job summary Have you got what it takes? Can you provide excellent stewardship to our fundraising supporters? Can you effectively manage, empower and support our volunteers? Can you identify new opportunities to help raise income and awareness for our hospice? Are you willing to work collaboratively in a high performing team? Most importantly, you must be wholeheartedly committed to and motived by the purpose and values of St Anns Hospice. This is an exciting time to join an ambitious, much loved charity and help us achieve our goals. If youre looking for a new challenge and the opportunity to make a difference, we would love to hear from you. Main duties of the job St Anns is looking for a creative and innovative individual to generate community fundraising income and support to the hospice. You will provide excellent stewardship for our community supporters, effective promotion of fundraising initiatives and build a strong and sustainable volunteer network within the community. You will work as part of the fundraising team, identifying and exploring opportunities to ensure that fundraising is maximised to support the work of the hospice. Youll be part of a vibrant team dedicated to making a difference to the lives of people living with life limiting illnesses. You'll be at the heart of our fundraising success, helping to ensuring vital income streams are safeguarded and increased. Your work will enable the hospice to provide world-class care at an exciting time, as we head towards our capital appeal project completing the build of our brand-new hospice facility in Stockport. About us At St Anns, theres one thing that motivates us, and thats providing excellent care and support to those living with or affected by life-limiting illnesses. Were continuously developing our plans for delivering world-class, innovative care and to ensure St Anns is in the best shape possible for future generations. Contract: This post will be a permanent position Salary: Band 4 Competency Based Framework, £26,541, pro rata Working pattern: 37.5 hours per week, worked over 5 days Based at: Cross-site (Heald Green and Little Hulton) With some home working Free Car Parking at St Ann's site Please contact Lucy Green, Fundraising Manager, for an informal chat on 0161 498 3631. Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time. The successful candidate will be subject to an Standard DBS Check, the cost of which is covered by the hospice. Any post holder within the organisation will be expected to undertake safeguarding training appropriate to their role and adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures. All staff must work in accordance with their statutory roles and responsibilities in relation to safeguarding in accordance with the Working Together to Safeguarding Children 2023, The Care Act 2014, and Prevent Duty 2015. Closing Date: 9th March 2025 Interview Date: 20th March 2025 Date posted 07 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £26,541 a year Band 4 Competency Based Framework Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number B0256-25-0002 Job locations St. Anns Hospice St. Anns Road North Heald Green Cheadle Cheshire SK8 3SZ St. Anns Hospice Peel Lane Worsley Manchester M28 0FE Job description Job responsibilities The Community Fundraiser will: Give excellent stewardship to supporters undertaking fundraising within the community, for example individuals, community groups, schools, faith groups and small businesses. Manage and grow a network of fundraising volunteers who will act as ambassadors in the community and actively seek opportunities on behalf of the hospice. Grow our network of community fundraising groups and support them with their fundraising activities. Be an excellent ambassador for St Anns Hospice by accepting face to face donations, attending and helping at hospice events, attending cheque presentations and delivering talks about the work of the hospice. Establish and support key community partnerships such as our Christmas Tree Recycling Scheme to maximise income generation. Ensure hospice fundraising activities are well promoted to your network of community groups and individuals. Work closely with the communications team to ensure supporter stories are shared and community events are promoted effectively. Plan work in conjunction with the Fundraising Manager which will inform and facilitate achievement of the income budget. Maintain thorough record keeping in line with the St Anns Hospice and Fundraising Regulator policies and guidelines. Consistently identify new opportunities to help increase and sustain income and raise awareness for St Anns. Keep up to date with fundraising knowledge, current trends and activities within community fundraising across various charities. Job description Job responsibilities The Community Fundraiser will: Give excellent stewardship to supporters undertaking fundraising within the community, for example individuals, community groups, schools, faith groups and small businesses. Manage and grow a network of fundraising volunteers who will act as ambassadors in the community and actively seek opportunities on behalf of the hospice. Grow our network of community fundraising groups and support them with their fundraising activities. Be an excellent ambassador for St Anns Hospice by accepting face to face donations, attending and helping at hospice events, attending cheque presentations and delivering talks about the work of the hospice. Establish and support key community partnerships such as our Christmas Tree Recycling Scheme to maximise income generation. Ensure hospice fundraising activities are well promoted to your network of community groups and individuals. Work closely with the communications team to ensure supporter stories are shared and community events are promoted effectively. Plan work in conjunction with the Fundraising Manager which will inform and facilitate achievement of the income budget. Maintain thorough record keeping in line with the St Anns Hospice and Fundraising Regulator policies and guidelines. Consistently identify new opportunities to help increase and sustain income and raise awareness for St Anns. Keep up to date with fundraising knowledge, current trends and activities within community fundraising across various charities. Person Specification Experience Essential Wide range fundraising of experience, either in employment or volunteering. An understanding of various fundraising regulations including Data Protection, gambling and license laws and the Fundraising Regulator. Experience of building strong, effective relationships. Excellent IT skills, including the use of an organisational database. Confident communication techniques including public speaking, delivering presentations, letter-writing and telephone skills. Excellent team working skills. Organisation skills with a track record of delivering projects on time. A commitment to equal opportunities and diversity. A flexible approach to work and be able to work out of hours as required (Time in Lieu policy in place). Commitment and motivation to the values and purpose of the hospice. Qualifications Essential Working experience or education that demonstrates excellent communication and administration skills, abilities to meet deadlines, problem solving, managing a multiple stream of workloads and delivering successful results. A full driving license, with car insured for business use. Person Specification Experience Essential Wide range fundraising of experience, either in employment or volunteering. An understanding of various fundraising regulations including Data Protection, gambling and license laws and the Fundraising Regulator. Experience of building strong, effective relationships. Excellent IT skills, including the use of an organisational database. Confident communication techniques including public speaking, delivering presentations, letter-writing and telephone skills. Excellent team working skills. Organisation skills with a track record of delivering projects on time. A commitment to equal opportunities and diversity. A flexible approach to work and be able to work out of hours as required (Time in Lieu policy in place). Commitment and motivation to the values and purpose of the hospice. Qualifications Essential Working experience or education that demonstrates excellent communication and administration skills, abilities to meet deadlines, problem solving, managing a multiple stream of workloads and delivering successful results. A full driving license, with car insured for business use. 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. Employer details Employer name St Ann’s Hospice Address St. Anns Hospice St. Anns Road North Heald Green Cheadle Cheshire SK8 3SZ Employer's website https://www.sah.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)