Head of Fundraising
| Posting date: | 02 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £46,148.00 to £52,809.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £46148.00 - £52809.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 June 2025 |
| Location: | Bradford, BD6 9RJ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9389-25-0480 |
Summary
PRIMARY DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Strategic Leadership & Relationship Development As a key member of the senior leadership team, the post holder will collaborate with fellow SLT members to develop and implement a long-term fundraising and communications strategy with measurable targets and a clear plan to deliver growth. Display excellent leadership qualities, providing day to day management of the volunteers & fundraising team and volunteers. Delivering exceptional performance & maintaining a positive working environment. Build and manage a high performing fundraising team, supporting their development via annual appraisals, objective setting, training opportunities & regular 1-1s. Provide regular reports to the Charity Director and governance bodies. Build and maintain relationships with high-net-worth donors, corporate partners, and key stakeholders, connecting them with relevant hospital projects where the greatest impact can be made. Embed a culture of relationship building and exemplary donor stewardship across the fundraising team to ensure retention and growth of the donor base. Diversify income streams within the Charity with a focus on relationship fundraising, in memory giving and legacies. Trust and Community Engagement Maintain a visible presence across all hospital sites, building strong relationships with clinical teams, staff members, and hospital leadership to integrate fundraising into the Trust's culture. Work with the SLT and Charity Director to position Bradford Hospitals' Charity as a destination charity of choice for supporters both internally and externally through strategic engagement, exceptional stewardship, and compelling storytelling to drive fundraising. Develop and nurture relationships with community groups, local businesses, and regional stakeholders to establish a robust external support network and enhance the charity's profile across Bradford and the surrounding areas. Collaborative Management Work effectively alongside the Head of Communications and Marketing and Head of Special Projects as part of the Charity Director's senior leadership team to ensure aligned strategic direction and maximised opportunities. Collaborate with the Head of Special Projects on capital campaigns, including the £3m Neonatal Unit Capital Campaign, ensuring integrated approaches and shared expertise, in line with the SLT & Charity Director's vision. Manage and review the fundraising operational budget, giving regular financial reports to Charity Governance Committee and liaising with the Finance Team to ensure the budget is managed within appropriate financial protocols. Work with Finance colleagues to ensure effective financial and governance management of the income and pipeline is in place. Income Generation & Management Meet and strive to exceed annual fundraising targets set with the Charity Director while ensuring positive return on investment. Use diverse fundraising approaches to develop both existing and new income streams: Develop and collaborate with the SLT to manage major fundraising appeals (exceeding £1m) Work alongside the Head of Special Projects to create bids and applications for funding, and work in partnership with other charitable organisations on joint bids that meet the charitys needs. Establish and coordinate regular giving programmes, including the staff lottery and MicroHive platform to engage supporters through convenient, ongoing regular contributions Deliver high-quality fundraising events Develop and sensitively manage a Grateful Patient programme, working closely with clinical teams to identify appropriate opportunities for patients and families to support the charity following positive experiences of care Support in-memory donations with appropriate sensitivity and compassion, providing meaningful ways for families to honour loved ones while supporting future patient care. Build and nurture the Legacy programme through thoughtful engagement and stewardship, ensuring long-term sustainability to ensure the future growth of the Charity To develop and manage effective administrative processes to support relationship management utilising data from the Donorfy CRM to make informed decisions Providing excellent ongoing stakeholder/donor management and fundraising experience to ensure good retention of donors and growth of the donor base. Providing good stewardship by ensuring donors are thanked promptly and appropriately, from personal letters to media coverage, and ensure donors receive feedback on the impact of their donations. Communications & Ambassador Programme Work closely with the Head of Communications and Marketing to develop compelling fundraising materials and create powerful impact stories, as directed by the Charity Director. Deliver talks and presentations to various audiences to promote the charity's work. Champion Bradford Hospitals' Charity across the Trust, developing a network of staff Charity Ambassadors. Represent the organisation at external events and foster collaboration with other NHS Charities, supporting the Charity Director's engagement strategy. Operational Excellence Ensure all fundraising activities comply with relevant legislation and best practice standards, reporting regularly to the Charity Director. Maintain comprehensive supporter data in line with GDPR requirements. Manage fundraising budgets effectively. Collaborate with Finance colleagues to ensure proper governance and financial management of income. Produce high-quality impact reports for funders and stakeholders in conjunction with the SLT and the Charity Director.