Community Fundraiser

The Kirkwood; Huddersfield; Presencial; GBP 26.000 - 38.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

27 days holiday (pro rata)

Employee Assistance Programme

Low-cost meals at Dalton site

NHS Pension transferable

Descripción de la vacante

Kirkwood Hospice Enterprises Ltd. is seeking a Community Fundraiser to act as a front-facing ambassador in the local community.

You will build strong relationships, raise awareness of the charity’s work, and inspire individuals, groups, and organisations to support Kirkwood’s mission. The role involves engaging across the community, working to agreed targets, and collaborating with the wider Community and Fundraising Team to promote campaigns and identify growth opportunities.

Formación

• Experience engaging communities and supporters.
• Ability to work to agreed fundraising targets.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends.

Responsabilidades

• Promote campaigns and raise awareness of Kirkwood’s work.
• Secure participation in events and community activities.
• Identify new opportunities for growth in fundraising.
• Collaborate closely with the Community and Fundraising Team.

Conocimientos

Relationship building

Community engagement

Fundraising targets

Event coordination

Interpersonal skills

Local knowledge

Descripción del empleo

The Community Fundraiser plays a vital role as one of The Kirkwood’s most visible representatives within the local community. Acting as a front facing ambassador, the postholder will build strong relationships, raise awareness of the charity’s work, and inspire individuals, groups, and organisations to support Kirkwood’s mission.

Success in this role relies on establishing a consistent presence across all parts of the community, using local knowledge, cultural awareness, and strong interpersonal skills to engage supporters and generate sustainable income. Working to agreed targets and collaborating closely with the wider Community and Fundraising Team, the Community Fundraiser will promote campaigns, secure participation in events, and identify new opportunities for growth.

As an employee, you will be offered a range of benefits, including 27 days holiday (pro rata for part time staff), access to our Employee Assistance Programme, high-quality, low-cost meals at our Dalton site and complementary therapies. NHS Pensions are also transferable for those already contributing.

The Kirkwood provide specialist care, free of charge, to adults in Kirklees with advanced, progressive illnesses at any time from diagnosis to the end of life, respecting their individual needs and wishes. Care and support are also provided for their family members, friends, and carers, both during the illness and after death. Through education, training, and partnership with others, we improve care for everyone affected by a life limiting illness.

Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.

Job Ref: 261

Hours

37.5 hours per week, including evenings and weekends