3436 - Fundraising Officer

Barnsley Hospital; Barnsley; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnsley Hospital Charity is seeking a passionate Fundraising Officer to develop fundraising opportunities, build relationships with supporters, and help deliver events and campaigns that inspire involvement at Barnsley Hospital.

You will work with a small team to turn community support into a real difference for patients and staff, coordinating activities and communicating with a wide range of people.

Qualifications

• Experience in office-based admin support roles.
• Experience with content management or CRM systems.
• Experience in the charity sector.
• Experience in a hospital/health-related service environment.

Responsibilities

• Inspire individuals and groups to raise funds and support campaigns.
• Develop fundraising activities and coordinate events.
• Identify new opportunities to grow income.
• Provide supporters with an excellent experience.

Skills

Content management

Customer service systems

Creative design

Charity sector experience

CRM familiarity

Education

Institute of Fundraising Certificate in Fundraising (or equivalent)

Formal Microsoft Office training

Tools

Harlequin CRM

Microsoft Office

Job description

Barnsley Hospital Charity is looking for a passionate, creative and enthusiastic Fundraising Officer to help us make an even bigger difference to patients, families and colleagues across Barnsley Hospital.

Youll build fantastic relationships with supporters, community groups and businesses, develop exciting fundraising opportunities and help deliver events and campaigns that inspire people to get involved. No two days will be the same!

If youre organised, confident, full of ideas and love connecting with people, wed love to hear from you. Come and join our small friendly team and help turn amazing community support into a real difference for our hospital.

Main duties of the job

As Fundraising Officer at Barnsley Hospital Charity, you will help inspire individuals, community groups, businesses and supporters to raise vital funds that make a real difference to patients, families and colleagues. You will develop and support fundraising activities, build strong relationships with supporters, coordinate events and identify new opportunities to grow income.

Youll be organised, creative and confident communicating with a wide range of people, while ensuring supporters receive an excellent experience. Working as part of a small but passionate charity team, you will help turn fundraising ideas into successful campaigns and events, raising awareness of how donations enhance care and improve experiences across Barnsley Hospital.

About us

Barnsley is a place of real warmth and communityspirit. With a proud industrial past, the town offers affordable living, greattransport links, rich culture and many green spaces. Barnsley punches above itsweight and has recently seen economic growth, substantial regeneration anddigital ambition, whilst leading the way in healthcare innovation andemployability.

At Barnsley Hospital, we are a close-knit,ambitious team delivering outstanding care in the heart of South Yorkshire. Ouraim is to be the best place to work and we have been consistently rated by ourpeople as being amongst the very best Trusts in the country in areas such ascompassionate leadership, teamwork and supporting colleague wellbeing.

We offer a friendly working environment where youwill be recognised and valued for what you do, led with compassion andintegrity and have your career and wellbeing supported.

BarnsleyHospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fairtreatment to all applicants.

Forindividuals who require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health &care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert tocheck your eligibility.

The cost ofthe DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met bythe successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

Please notewe reserve the right to close positions early

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attachedJob Description and Person Specification for full details of the role andresponsibilities.

SupportingDocuments

Please refer to thevalues-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

Person Specification

Experience

• Working in office based administrative support role dealing with a variety of tasks
• Experience of content management or customer service systems
• Creative design to promote fundraising opportunities
• Experience of working or volunteering in the charity sector.
• Previous hospital/heath related service environment
• Experience of Harlequin CRM database

Qualifications

• Institute of Fundraising Certificate in Fundraising (or equivalent qualification)
• Formal Microsoft Office training

Knowledge and Awareness

• Knowledge of general office procedures
• Knowledge of fundraising laws and practices
• Knowledge of social media streams

Trust Values

• Please describe in around 100 words: What Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
• Please describe in around 100 words: Describe a time when you were under pressure but remained calm, compassionate and focused at work.
• Please describe in around 100 words: Please describe a situation where you have demonstrated respect for your colleagues/patients in a difficult or sensitive situation.
• Please describe in around 100 words: How do you ensure you contribute to a well functioning team?

Other Factors

• Willing to work occasional unsocial hours (evenings and weekends)
• Full driving license and access to a car for work purposes

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.