Job vacancy: Charity Events Fundraising Manager, East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust, Ipswich/Colchester

Job summary

Main area: Charity
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 432-HR1607-24

Employer: East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Ipswich/Colchester Hospital
Town: Ipswich/Colchester
Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 28/11/2024 23:59
Interview date: 11/12/2024

Charity Events Fundraising Manager

NHS AfC: Band 5

We are one of the largest NHS organisation in England. Our scale provides exciting opportunities for development, innovation, research, education and training.

Talk to us about our range of flexible working opportunities, apprenticeships and staff benefits

Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of all we do; and it forms part of the ESNEFT’s core activities. The Trust operates and relies on everyone treating each other with dignity and respect, to receive equitable and fair treatment in the implementation of Policies, Procedures and in its Practices, to foster positive work relationships, and finally to act with integrity as a professional within ESNEFT as well as a representative of the NHS as a whole. The EDI Agenda reflects the Trust values such as Optimistic, Appreciative and Kind. In line with the NHS Long Term Plan, People Plan, People Promise and a Model Employer intrinsic in the Equality Diversity and Inclusion Agenda, we consistently strive to improve, to take the learning into Action for a better ESNEFT.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge then we are keen to hear from you.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria

Proven track record for supporting the delivery of event programmes and campaigns – from initial concept to implementation and review – and in particular, strong experience in marketing of mass participation events
Experienced in developing promotional materials
Experience of leading projects and budgeting
Demonstrable strong interpersonal skills and experience in a customer care setting
Experience of working with data entry, accurate record keeping, and running database reports
Demonstrable experience of being involved with charity work e.g. fundraising and/or volunteering
Ability to use a range of communication channels to build relationships including face to face and social media

Desirable criteria

Experience of using a fundraising database for data entry, data manipulation and reporting
Experience of dealing with people who are bereaved or dealing with personal difficult health conditions
Experience of working on in-house events
Working knowledge of the basics for good fundraising practice eg Gift Aid, data protection
Working with volunteers
Marketing and communications experience

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
Further relevant training
Driving licence/access to vehicle

Desirable criteria

Educated to degree level
Not-for-profit or fundraising training

Knowledge and Skills

Essential criteria

Excellent communication and presentation skills both verbal and written
Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage many different events simultaneously and manage priorities accordingly
Good problem solving, influencing and negotiating skills
Effectively establish and report against KPIs, which measure success, impact and effectiveness
Able to use IT systems including Microsoft Office

Desirable criteria

Awareness of best fundraising practice in relation to event fundraising
Social media and e-communications capability

Please note that where response levels are exceptional we may close the post before the specified date, therefore early application is recommended.

Please make sure that you read the Job Description and Person Specification attached and that your statement in support reflects this as your application will be judged against these criteria.

Secondment - if you are interested in undertaking a role on a secondment basis, please ensure that you have discussed this with your current line manager prior to submitting your application. Please note if you are already an employee of ESNEFT fixed term roles will only be offered on a secondment basis.

When providing reference details please provide email addresses so references can be sought promptly to cover the last 3 years of employment.

Successful candidates may be charged for their DBS check. Please ensure you read the information found in the attached DBS Information document

The Trust is committed to its staff and their development and to equal opportunities and diversity. Applications are welcomed from all sections of the community.

Whilst we welcome applications from all and your application will be considered on individual merit, if you are offered a position and require a Skilled Worker Certificate of Sponsorship we may not be able to process your application to the final stage due Home Office eligibility.

In submitting an application form, you authorise East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process should you be appointed to the post.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust; we look forward to receiving your application for employment.