Job summary Were looking for someone with ideally at least 1 years' experience in a similar role. You will be a confident, friendly person who is comfortable talking to anyone. You will thrive in a busy environment and be able to work autonomously going that extra mile to make the difference. A proactive approach and the ability to multitask is essential. You should be able to demonstrate a passion for the vision of St Barnabas Hospices. This role will require you to work occasional evenings or weekends for events and campaigns. Please note - A full clean driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential for this role. Main duties of the job As a Community Fundraiser, you will play a vital role in the Community Fundraising team.You will be part of a team that works across all three hospices. About us St Barnabas House provides specialist palliative care to adults in the Worthing, Adur, Arun and Henfield areas through a range of services, including in-patient care and community living well services. Our sister hospice, Chestnut Tree House, is the childrens hospice for East and West Sussex and South East Hampshire, providing specialist palliative care for children and young people with life-limiting conditions. Youll be joining our organisationat a very exciting time, as St Barnabas Hospices and Martlets Hospice are in the process of merging. Bringing our teams and resources together, as one organisation means we can focus on new and exciting visions and plans for our people and patients and provide even greater opportunities for our workforce. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We offer various family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, facilities and services to support staff from different backgrounds. Date posted 09 October 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £29,520 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number B0265-24-0059 Job locations Titnore Lane Worthing West Sussex BN12 6NZ Chestnut Tree House Dover Lane Poling Arundel West Sussex BN18 9PX Martlets Hospice Wayfield Avenue Hove East Sussex BN3 7LW Job description Job responsibilities For full job description see following link: Community Fundraiser -Community-Fundraiser-JD-Oct-2024.pdf (stbarnabas-hospice.org.uk) Job description Job responsibilities For full job description see following link: Community Fundraiser -Community-Fundraiser-JD-Oct-2024.pdf (stbarnabas-hospice.org.uk) Person Specification Personal Attributes and Values Essential Passion for the vision of both St Barnabas Hospices and the Adult and Childrens hospice sector. Alignment with the values for St Barnabas Hospices. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team. Proactive and self-motivated with a positive and can-do attitude. Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion. Willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends for events and campaigns. Ability to represent the organisation professionally and ethically. Education and Qualifications Essential Good standard of education Other requirements Essential Enhanced DBS A valid UK driving licence and the ability to travel frequently throughout the working day across the catchment area for the hospice. Access to your own vehicle is essential. Experience Desirable Proven experience (at least 1yr) in a fundraising role in the charity sector. Demonstrable experience in managing your own income budget and monitoring expenditure against agreed targets. Continuous analysis of income data, identifying trends, evaluating activity and ROI, and ensuring key learnings and insight are fed into planning and budgeting of future activity as appropriate. Demonstrated success in coordinating events, campaigns and initiatives. Familiarity with donor databases, CRM systems, and fundraising software. Able to provide direction, energy and capability to lead fundraising volunteers at community events. Skills Essential Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide range of audiences. Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite and fundraising software. Ability to work under own initiative, and plan and manage own time. Detail-oriented and highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively. Understanding of fundraising principles, best practices, and ethical standards. Knowledge of Community Fundraising and the different fundraising channels. Awareness of current trends and innovations in fundraising Person Specification Personal Attributes and Values Essential Passion for the vision of both St Barnabas Hospices and the Adult and Childrens hospice sector. Alignment with the values for St Barnabas Hospices. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team. Proactive and self-motivated with a positive and can-do attitude. Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion. Willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends for events and campaigns. Ability to represent the organisation professionally and ethically. Education and Qualifications Essential Good standard of education Other requirements Essential Enhanced DBS A valid UK driving licence and the ability to travel frequently throughout the working day across the catchment area for the hospice. Access to your own vehicle is essential. Experience Desirable Proven experience (at least 1yr) in a fundraising role in the charity sector. Demonstrable experience in managing your own income budget and monitoring expenditure against agreed targets. Continuous analysis of income data, identifying trends, evaluating activity and ROI, and ensuring key learnings and insight are fed into planning and budgeting of future activity as appropriate. Demonstrated success in coordinating events, campaigns and initiatives. Familiarity with donor databases, CRM systems, and fundraising software. Able to provide direction, energy and capability to lead fundraising volunteers at community events. Skills Essential Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide range of audiences. Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite and fundraising software. Ability to work under own initiative, and plan and manage own time. Detail-oriented and highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively. Understanding of fundraising principles, best practices, and ethical standards. Knowledge of Community Fundraising and the different fundraising channels. Awareness of current trends and innovations in fundraising 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 Barnabas Hospices Address Titnore Lane Worthing West Sussex BN12 6NZ Employer's website https://www.stbarnabas-hospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)