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Job overview
STARS is the name of our Charitable Fund at Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. The charity supports the extraordinary work happening across the Trust. As such, the Charity Director will be a dedicated representative of both STARS and Salisbury Foundation Trust and will exhibit a commitment to transforming patient care through applying a business-minded and innovative approach towards driving the development of the STARS charity.
The Charity Director will be responsible and accountable for the strategic leadership and delivery of all functions of STARS' income generation.
The responsibilities of this role encompass the oversight of all aspects of the charity's operations, with a focus on leading fundraising. A key focus of the role will be driving donor-centric partnerships and providing exceptional supporter experiences while bolstering stakeholder relationships.
The successful applicant will need to be confident to operate independently, manage the departmental function, interpret organisational policies, and demonstrate compliance with all legal frameworks, alongside working to ensure that charitable business practices, operational functions, and cultural standards are maintained across the team and the hospital.
Main duties of the job
* Strategy
* Community leadership
* Leadership & Management
* Governance and Compliance
* Charitable Activities
* Financial & Risk Management
* External Relations and Communications
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Strategy - responsible and accountable for the strategic leadership and delivery of all functions of the STARS' income generation and operational activities, in line with the charity's objectives.
Community leadership - Responsible for developing and supporting a sustainable charitable ecosystem around the Salisbury Foundation Trust catchment and beyond.
Leadership & Management - responsible for providing inspiring and innovative leadership, nurturing a culture of ambition, support, and inclusion at STARS. Ensuring the alignment of the charity's vision, values, and behaviours while managing a high-performing team.
Governance and Compliance - responsible for ensuring STARS is compliant with all regulatory and legal obligations, including GDPR and the Code of Fundraising Practice. Report to and advise the Charities Committee on income and expenditure and oversee charity audits.
Charitable Activities - responsible for leading STARS fundraising efforts by prioritising donor-centric practices and fostering lasting donor partnerships.
Financial & Risk Management - responsible for overseeing all STARS' financial transactions and developing a reserves policy.
External Relations and Communications - Manage corporate communications, public relations, and brand consistency. Increase brand awareness within the community and collaborate with external agencies to advance STARS goals.
Person specification
Essential criteria
* Specialist subject matter knowledge gained through relevant postgraduate qualification or extensive experience in Fundraising.
* Membership of the Institute of Fundraising.
* Demonstrable experience of strategic vision creation, delivery planning, and success.
* Experience of developing sustainable income streams in a charitable organisation.
* Knowledge and understanding of fundraising strategies.
* Excellent working knowledge of the legal and regulatory framework within which charities operate.
Desirable criteria
* Degree in relevant subject such as marketing or business management.
* Familiarity with the NHS and NHS Charity landscape.
We offer excellent benefits that help make SDH a great place to work.
* Holiday starting at 27 days plus Bank Holidays.
* Access to a career average revalued earnings pension scheme.
* An extensive Health and Wellbeing offer.
* Opportunities for ongoing learning and training.
OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUALITY
We are committed to making Salisbury an inclusive and welcoming place for every single staff member.
OTHER INFORMATION
If this job requires you to have a DBS check, you will be required to repay the cost of obtaining a DBS check.
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