Community Relationship Fundraiser x 2 posts

We currently have two posts available our first post is full time hours of 37.5 hours per week  our second post is a part time post of 22.5 hours per week.

Postholders will be required to work flexibly as there will occasionally be a requirement to work some evening and weekends.

Are you looking for a varied and rewarding role in fundraising? Do you want to be part of the team that supports the many individuals, community groups and businesses who fundraise for Ashgate Hospice each year across North Derbyshire? If so, apply to join our Income Generation team as a Community Relationship Fundraiser.

About the role

As an integral part of Ashgate Hospice’s Community Fundraising team, you will work with your fellow Community Relationship Fundraisers to ensure every person, group or organisation that chooses to support Ashgate is helped to maximise their fundraising and feels appreciated for their efforts by communicating the difference their support makes.

You’ll also get the opportunity to innovate and input into new fundraising products and campaigns, as well as helping to grow our network of incredible volunteers to enhance our reach across North Derbyshire.

The main responsibilities include:

• Support fundraisers across North Derbyshire to help maximise their fundraising by providing help and guidance

• Lead on the delivery and growth of Ashgate’s network of Fundraising Champions, Groups and Public Speakers

• Grow Ashgate’s portfolio of inspiring fundraising campaigns by developing new ideas and events from concept to delivery.

To get full details on what the role includes please read the attached Job Description, call the recruiting manager for an informal chat or come and visit us.

About you:

This position is perfect for someone who has fundraised successfully in the past (paid or voluntary) who wants to make a difference in a fast-paced and exciting environment supporting our incredible fundraisers. We’ll also give you the opportunity to grow and progress within the wider Income Generation team.

Skills and experience required (see job description for full list of skills and experience:

• English and Maths at Level 2 or above (or equivalent)

• Experience of successful fundraising (paid or voluntary)

• Knowledge of the Ashgate Hospice catchment area of North Derbyshire

• Outstanding personal organisation skills

• Experience in a customer facing role

• Experience of working to and exceeding targets

What next:

If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Carl Jones, Fundraising Manager.

Please visit our website and social media accounts or listen to our podcast “The Life and Death Podcast” to get a feel for what it is like to be part of the Ashgate team and gain an understanding of the people we support.

Any candidate who identifies themselves as disabled will be shortlisted if they meet the essential criteria for the role.  Essential criteria can be found in the job description and person specification for the role.

To apply, please download an application form from our website.

If you are shortlisted for an interview, you will usually receive an invitation a minimum of 48 hours before the day of the interview. If you have received no response within two weeks of the closing date, your application will have been unsuccessful on this occasion. If successful, you will be required to have an enhanced level DBS check carried as part of the conditional pre-employment checks. For more information, please refer to the candidate assistant notes.

As a provider of CQC regulated activity, it is a legal requirement that all employees or workers engaged with the Hospice and have direct or incidental patient contact are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 from 1st April 2022. For more information please visit the candidate assist notes available on the ‘Our vacancies’ page of our website.