Job summary We're looking for a Community Fundraising Officer to join our team at Oxford Health Charity (OHC) to play a key role in increasing support for our charity, which funds projects that enhance the experience of patients, carers and staff beyond the NHS budget. OHC provides funding for a number of projects beyond the Trust's NHS budget. From inviting green spaces, to funding artists to work with patients, improving staff rest areas, and providing non-essential medical equipment to make patients more comfortable and much more Working closely with the Head of Charity, you'll maximise fundraising income through creative and sustainable strategies, ensuring excellent stewardship of fundraisers and supporters. You'll manage community fundraising events, explore new sponsorship opportunities, and build strong relationships with local groups and organisations across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Wiltshire. You'll maintain accurate donor records using the Donorfy database and contribute to the smooth running of fundraising activities, ensuring compliance and cost-effectiveness. This role requires excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. A background in fundraising or customer care, along with strong IT skills, is essential. If you are passionate about making a difference and growing support for a vital NHS charity, we would love to hear from you Main duties of the job Working with the Head of Charity to maximise existing fundraising income streams to grow sustainable annual income Manage, develop and provide stewardship with community fundraisers ensuring all queries are dealt with promptly and appropriately Plan, deliver and maximise income from existing community fundraising events and seek new opportunities. This may include sponsorship deals and event marketing Ensure all external community fundraising activities are correctly planned and managed to ensure cost effectiveness and pose no reputational risk to the charity or Trust Build key relationship within the Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Wiltshire communities including but not limited to educational establishments, sports clubs, youth groups, women's institute, Freemasons etc. Help to maintain the Donorfy database to ensure communication with donors and fundraisers is recorded and opportunities logged Identifying opportunities to raise awareness of the charity and across the Trust including giving talks, attending local events, and networking events Represent the charity at external events, which may include occasional evening and weekends. This may include fundraising events, attending cheque presentations, and arranging photographs with key donors Promote a collaborative approach to fundraising and work to ensure all staff are up to date with fundraising news and events. Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties About us Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria. As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team" Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent" We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include: o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team Date posted 28 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum | pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working Reference number 267-CS7083555 Job locations Warneford Hospital Warneford Lane Oxford OX3 7JX Job description Job responsibilities We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application. The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview. Job description Job responsibilities We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application. The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview. Person Specification IT Skills Essential Including Microsoft Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and fundraising databases Desirable Understanding of Donorfy or other CRM system experience Qualifications Essential Educated to A-level standard or equivalent Desirable Chartered Institute of Fundraising Membership/Qualification Experience Essential Fundraising experience Experience of working with a wide range of people Excellent customer care Desirable Previous experience of working for a charity Previous NHS experience Personal qualities Essential Ability to be a persuasive, flexible, enthusiastic and well-organised team player who is happy working as part of a small team Confident in inspiring, motivating, engaging and enthusing colleagues and multiple stakeholders Desirable Ability to work under own initiative Person Specification IT Skills Essential Including Microsoft Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and fundraising databases Desirable Understanding of Donorfy or other CRM system experience Qualifications Essential Educated to A-level standard or equivalent Desirable Chartered Institute of Fundraising Membership/Qualification Experience Essential Fundraising experience Experience of working with a wide range of people Excellent customer care Desirable Previous experience of working for a charity Previous NHS experience Personal qualities Essential Ability to be a persuasive, flexible, enthusiastic and well-organised team player who is happy working as part of a small team Confident in inspiring, motivating, engaging and enthusing colleagues and multiple stakeholders Desirable Ability to work under own initiative 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 Oxford Health NHS Trust Address Warneford Hospital Warneford Lane Oxford OX3 7JX Employer's website https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)