Overview
Are you enthusiastic, talented and ambitious? Could you make a difference to patients and staff as a Fundraising Officer for Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Charity? Join us to use your passion and energy to support people living in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and Powys.
Qualifications
- Passionate about the NHS and supporting a charitable cause
- Excited about working with the community and have strong communication skills
- Working collaboratively with teams within the NHS and external organisations
Responsibilities
- Lead income generation for the Trust through all fundraising initiatives
- Lead and develop the charity's Individual Giving programme, focusing on acquiring new supporters, retaining existing donors, and increasing income through appeals, regular giving, in-memory donations, and legacy gifts
- Lead the preparation, planning and execution of events and campaigns with responsibility for setting and managing the accompanying budget (if available)
- Be accountable for ensuring all donations received to the charity are processed in accordance with Trust policies and charity law
- Support the development of donors and fundraisers to increase retention and loyalty, through building engagement and relationship management
- Drive the delivery of fundraising events and initiatives, from planning, attending and reviewing effectiveness of fundraising and Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Charity awareness events, some of which may be at the weekend or evening
- Lead the creation of fundraising literature/marketing material such as leaflets, posters, social media and website content and support the effective distribution of fundraising materials
- Research possible big gift donors, building and developing on-going relationships as appropriate with potential corporate donors
- Ensure a proactive approach to fundraising including employee fundraising, sponsorship, philanthropic donations, charity of the year and payroll giving
Values
Our Poppy's Promise Commitment: We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team - clinical or non-clinical - plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times. We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care. Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding. By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values - ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.
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