Head of Fundraising

Are you passionate about creating a positive impact in the lives of patients and their families?

St Giles Hospice is actively recruiting a talented Head of Fundraising to lead their dedicated fundraising team for several months, starting as soon as possible.

Job title: Head of Fundraising

Salary: £50,000 per annum
Location: Whittington, Lichfield
Contract: 6 months maternity contract
Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours, flexible for the right candidate with a hybrid working model
Benefits: 25 days plus bank holiday, life assurance, enhanced sick pay, group pension scheme (contribution up to 8%), wellbeing support, eye tests, flu vaccine, enhanced maternity, and paternity benefits, shared parental leave, employee discount, car scheme and free parking.
*Training and development opportunities available*

About the Hospice:

St Giles Hospice is committed to providing care and support to those with a terminal illness and their loved ones, believing in the power of community to positively impact lives.

The opportunity:

As Head of Fundraising, you will have experience overseeing various income streams, including individual giving, regional fundraising, corporate partnerships, and in-memory fundraising. The key responsibilities include:

• Provide general oversight and line management support to our fundraising and lottery teams, comprising 26 dedicated individuals. You’ll offer specific guidance and support to a core group of 7 team members.
• Demonstrate strong leadership skills to drive performance across various income streams, ensuring success in individual giving, regional fundraising, corporate partnerships, and in-memory fundraising.
• Offer operational support to the team, ensuring smooth day-to-day practices and leveraging your strong fundraising background to provide expert guidance.
• Foster a resilient team culture, actively developing team members to increase their confidence and effectiveness. Your proactive approach will be instrumental in helping the team navigate challenges.

About You:

We are seeking a seasoned professional with an excellent track record in a similar position. You will possess strong leadership and team-building skills, as well as bring a strategic approach to achieving development within the team and financial targets. Most importantly, you will act as an ambassador and advocate for the Hospice.

If this has sparked your interest, and you are ready to be part of a team that values kindness, teamwork, compassion, and community, then click the 'Apply for this job now' button to get Zelda Leader and Priya Vencatasawmy's contact details. Due to the sensitive nature of the role, we are accepting applications on a rolling basis, which means the role can close at any stage, so please do reach out if this impacts you in any way.

Closing Date: Rolling basis

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