Job overview
Are you enthusiastic, talented and ambitious? Could you make a difference to patients and staff as a fundraising apprentice 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.
As a fundraiser, you will be
- passionate about the NHS and supporting a charitable cause
- excited about working with the community
- have strong communication skills
- working collaboratively with teams within the NHS and external organisations.
- keen to expand your knowledge of fundraising by undertaking a Level 3 Fundraising Apprenticeship.
In this role, you will play a key part in supporting Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Charity to increase our supporters and raise the profile of the charity. You will make sure that everyone who wishes to fundraise for Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Charity has a great experience and you build a strong ongoing relationship with supporters.
You will build partnerships, run fundraising initiatives, and steward donors to help us reach more people across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin and Powys
This is a development role, so you will be working under the supervision of the Public Participation Development Manager who will support your training and encourage your growth in this role.
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- To be able to communicate effectively with staff, members of the public, Trust partners and supporters regarding fundraising activities for the Charity
- To assist in dealing with enquiries from Trust staff, volunteers, members of the public visiting or contacting the department and providing information about the Charity, including opportunities and support with fundraising
- To support the development of donors and fundraisers to increase retention and loyalty, through building engagement and relationship management
- To support the delivery of fundraising events and initiatives, getting involved with all aspects from planning, attending and reviewing effectiveness of fundraising and awareness events, some of which maybe at the weekend or evening.
- To support the objective of securing funds and raising awareness of the charity in line with agreed targets and KPIs
- To contribute towards the development of fundraising plans and evaluating their effectiveness
- To provide input and support with creating fundraising literature/marketing material such as leaflets, posters, social media and website content and support the effective distribution of fundraising materials
- To maintain efficient electronic filing systems and accurately entering information into our charity database (Beacon CRM) and keeping accurate records of our fundraisers/supporters
- To establish and maintain good communication links with other Trust staff and departments regarding their fundraising action.
Working for our organisation
Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.
We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.
Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.
If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
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If the role requires a qualification/professional registration, you will need to provide proof during the recruitment process. By submitting your application you are giving the Trust permission to check the qualification certificates provided back to the source provider. Please note that a sample of all applicant’s qualifications will be checked with the educational institution or provider.
If you require the application form in an alternative format, please call the Recruitment Team on 01743 492402 or email us at [email protected]
In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.
We commit to removing barriers for people with disabilities or long-term health conditions in recruitment, training, and career progression. We will offer an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the above position and will support reasonable adjustments wherever possible. In addition, whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are male, from black and minority ethnic backgrounds or who have a disability, as these are currently under-represented in our workforce.
We are committed to offering an interview to applicants from the Armed Forces community who meet the minimum criteria for the position. In addition, for those who are successfully appointed from the Armed Forces community, the Trust are committed to recognising previous service and rank in terms of pay, annual leave and other terms and conditions.
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people from an Ethnic minority background are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
We aim to create a trusting, flexible workplace, that attracts talent and enables everyone to be their best working self. Many of our colleagues work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise a fair and equitable process that balances your needs, the needs of our patients and service delivery.
Our Commitment to Safety and Respect - The Trust is a signatory to the NHS Sexual Safety Charter and is committed to a safe, inclusive workplace free from sexual misconduct, harassment, and discrimination.
Thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we look forward to receiving your application for employment.