The organisation
East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) ensures the best possible quality of life and makes every moment count for children and families across Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk. Our family-centred approach includes specialist nursing care, symptom management nursing, short breaks, wellbeing activities, therapies, care at end of life, bereavement support, counselling and volunteer services in the family home; all meeting the individual needs of the child, young person and whole family.
In 2020, all three of our hospices; The Nook (Norfolk), The Treehouse (Ipswich) and Milton (Cambridge) were rated OUTSTANDING by the Care Quality Commission.
Our people are central to our success. We have a talented workforce of staff and volunteers in Care, Fundraising, Retail, Facilities, IT, Finance, Marketing & Communications and Human Resources.
We employ around 400 employees and have more than 1,800 volunteers across the organisation, including 49 shops and a Retail Distribution Centre.
Working Pattern:
Monday - Friday (3 days per week in total)
1 day per week working from home
*A full UK driving license and use of own car is essential for this role*
Responsibilities include:
As a Major Supporters Fundraiser, you will demonstrate that you are able to adapt your communication skills according to the situation, show empathy and influence when required. With an eye for detail, you will personalise and adapt individual major supporter communications and support with hosting major supporters during face-to-face events.
Are you:
A great relationship builder and strong communicator with a drive for results?
The role:
You will work closely with the Philanthropy Manager and the Senior Major Supporters Fundraiser to assist in all activities to support the fundraising strategy; to maximise income and increase the number of major supporters.
Develop the acquisition of new supporters.
Maintain relationships with existing supporters.
Support the team with administration, research and stewardship.
The Benefits:
Enhanced holiday plus holiday purchase scheme
Flexible / hybrid working
Employee wellbeing support scheme
Free eye tests & Cycle to work scheme
Employer pension scheme (up to 7% employer contribution) inc. life assurance cover
Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
Diversity statement
At EACH we believe in fostering a workplace where every individual feels valued and respected. We are committed to building a culture of inclusion where differences are embraced. We are actively seeking talent from all walks of life, recognising that diversity drives innovation, creativity and success.
Join us on a journey to create a more inclusive workplace, where everyone has equal opportunities to grow, contribute and succeed. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for opportunities at EACH and adjustments will be made to facilitate the application and selection process.
Please note:
EACH reserves the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a sufficient number of applications.
This post is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check prior to appointment.
It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group.
EACH has a legal responsibility to ensure that its employees have the legal right to live and work in the UK. Therefore, if you are made an offer of employment, this will be subject to verification that you are eligible to work in the UK before you start work.