Senior Fundraising Manager

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

NHS Discount

Competitive pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Job summary

Oxford Health Charity is seeking an experienced fundraiser for a fixed-term 12-month role to develop our fundraising potential and sustain momentum across the charity programme.

Working with the Head of Charity, you will shape and deliver fundraising strategy, identify opportunities, build strong donor relationships, and drive income growth to support patients, families, carers and staff across Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and delivering fundraising strategies.
• Ability to build strong relationships with donors, trusts and partners.
• Strong communication and proposal development capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of Oxford Health Charity's fundraising plans aligned to priorities and targets.
• Grow sustainable income across trusts, foundations, corporate partnerships and major gifts.
• Develop compelling cases for support and major project propositions.
• Manage a pipeline of prospective funders through prospect research and CRM activity.
• Provide specialist fundraising advice to strengthen propositions and activity.
• Monitor performance, forecasts and pipeline to drive growth.

Skills

Fundraising strategy

Relationship management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Oxford Health Charity is entering an exciting period of growth, with an ambition to increase the scale and impact of charitable income raised to support patients, families, carers and staff across Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust., This is a new, fixed-term 12-month opportunity for an experienced fundraising professional to join the Charity team and provide dedicated capacity to develop our fundraising potential. The post has been created to enable the Charity to maintain momentum across its fundraising programme while the Head of Charity takes on additional operational and line management responsibilities. Working closely with the Head of Charity and wider Charity team, the postholder will contribute to the development and delivery of the Charity's fundraising strategy, helping to build a stronger and more ambitious fundraising pipeline. This is an opportunity for a proactive and creative fundraiser who can combine strategic thinking with practical delivery, build strong relationships and identify opportunities to generate greater income and impact. The successful candidate will play an important role in strengthening the Charity's fundraising capability and creating a strong foundation for future growth.,

• Lead the development and delivery of Oxford Health Charity's fundraising plans, aligned to strategic priorities, income targets and growth ambitions.
• Develop a diverse fundraising portfolio, growing sustainable restricted and unrestricted income across trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships, philanthropy, major gifts, legacies and individual giving.
• Lead high-value fundraising opportunities, developing compelling cases for support, strategic propositions, major projects and appeals.
• Build and manage a strong pipeline of prospective funders, donors and partners through prospect research, relationship management and CRM systems.
• Lead the strategic development of corporate fundraising, including partnerships, sponsorship and employee engagement opportunities.
• Identify funding opportunities for transformational projects and capital programmes, working with the Head of Charity and Trust colleagues.
• Provide specialist fundraising advice to Charity and Trust colleagues, strengthening funding propositions and fundraising activity.
• Develop effective stewardship to retain supporters and maximise long-term value.
• Monitor fundraising performance, forecasts and pipeline activity, using data and sector insight to drive growth and improvement.
• Contribute to fundraising, impact and pipeline reporting to the Charity Committee and other stakeholders.
  Please note that this role will require us to undertake a DBS check as a part of your onboarding.

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".

• Opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team