Job Description
Are you an experienced Fundraiser who can inspire communities across Shropshire and Powys to support their local Children’s Hospice? Join Hope House Children’s Hospices and play a vital role in achieving ‘Our Mission’ — helping every child with a life-threatening condition live their best life.
Hope House Children’s Hospices is offering an opportunity for a Fundraiser to join our team. This is a Hybrid role, working within the community of Shropshire & Powys, with regular travel across the region and to our office in Oswestry.
You will join us on a Full-time 37.5 hours per week, on a permanent basis (part-time options for 30 hours considered). The Fundraiser will receive a competitive salary of £31,187 - £35,301 per annum, plus a Car Allowance of £4,920 per annum.
About the Fundraiser role:
Are you proactive, self-motivated, and passionate about fundraising? The Fundraiser acts as the link between the Hospices and the local community, representing the charity. You will aim to provide the best experience to our supporters.
Your responsibilities include managing events, achieving financial targets within an established budget, and analyzing the success of appeals, events, and promotions. These activities will be delivered through various channels, including digital and virtual campaigns, across different fundraising programmes.
As part of the fundraising team, you will collaborate with the engagement, lottery, communications, and donations teams to maximize income opportunities.
We are looking for a Fundraiser who can:
* Proactively raise income from the local community, including corporates, individuals, community groups, and schools.
* Develop innovative fundraising activities that engage supporters and diversify fundraising efforts.
* Build and maintain relationships within the community to encourage ongoing support and increase supporter retention.
* Share inspiring stories from our children and families.
What we offer:
In return, we provide a rewarding package, including:
* Generous annual leave starting at 34 days (FTE), with service increments
* Organizational pension scheme
* Blue Light Card, Staff rewards, & Cycle to Work Scheme
* Wellbeing services & funded Medicash - Health Care Cash Plan
* Flexible working arrangements
Closing date: Sunday 11th May 2025
Interview date: Tuesday 20th May 2025
If you believe you are the right fit for our Fundraiser position, please click ‘apply’. Your application should include your motivations, what makes you the ideal candidate, and how your skills and experience meet the role requirements.
For informal discussions, contact our Fundraising Manager, Cat Dowdeswell, at 01691 671671.
Hope House and Ty Gobaith Children’s Hospices are committed to equality and diversity, respecting the individual needs of children, young people, and families we serve.
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