Individual Giving Officer | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Posting date:	27 March 2026
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	£31,049 - £37,796 per annum, pro rata
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	26 April 2026
Location:	Manchester, M13 9WL
Company:	Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	7902648/349-COR-7902648C-RL4

Summary

Manchester Foundation Trust (MFT) Charity raises funds for Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust's family of ten hospitals and community services including Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital, Manchester Royal Infirmary and Wythenshawe Hospital.

We are looking for a talented, passionate and committed individual giving or direct marketing specialist to join our team and make an immediate and sustainable impact.

With a trust-based approach, we will readily consider flexible working patterns. With core hours of 10am – 4pm, and a minimum requirement of two days in the office per week, most of our team choose to work on a hybrid home/office basis.

Excellent benefits include:

NHS pension scheme

27 days annual leave per year, rising to 29 days after five years continuous service and 33 days after 10. (Annual leave will be pro rata-ed to the duration of the contract.)

Access to carer’s leave

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave

Onsite nursery

Eligibility to purchase a Blue Light card and for many NHS discount schemes

Initiatives by the Trust's dedicated staff Health and Wellbeing team

The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination of key aspects of the Charity’s Individual Giving programme to support the charity’s strategic objectives. The post holder will deliver the charity’s supporter journey and email marketing programmes to engage, retain and upgrade existing supporters. The postholder will also work with the Senior Manager for Individual Giving to deliver the charity’s Direct Mail, Lottery and Legacy fundraising activity.

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe – a great place to shape your career.

With a workforce of over 30,000 colleagues, we work together to deliver exceptional care to more than 1 million people every year.

Behind every patient cared for are people like you - keeping services running smoothly, supporting clinical teams, and helping create safe, welcoming environments for patients and our people alike.

At MFT, we believe in the power of teamwork, respect, and inclusion. Our People Plan reflects our commitment to making MFT a place where everyone feels they belong, where your ideas are heard, and your contribution is truly valued. Join us and work smarter with our digital technology and thrive in a collaborative culture that empowers you to deliver your best to ensure that your work behind the scenes creates seamless, high-quality care and exceptional patient outcomes.

Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow, we offer clear pathways for development and a culture that supports your wellbeing, ambition, and success. Everything you do makes a real difference to the lives of others.

At MFT, your role matters, your impact is real, and you’re part of something bigger from day one.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading.

Explore ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place’

To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to exploreInside MFT – Your Candidate Place. This welcoming one‑stop hub gives you a real sense of who we are — what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. You’ll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.

To access ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the ‘Supporting Documents’ sectionand once opened, you can where either scan QR code or click on the link provided.

Closing vacancy listings early

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.
To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU—for our patients, our communities, and each other.
As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application—especially personal statements and responses to role-specific questions—is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.


This advert closes on Friday 10 Apr 2026

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