Director of Fundraising

Sheffield Hospitals Charity

  • Sheffield
  • £58,000-65,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 10 hours ago
As Director of Fundraising, you’ll be part of the Strategic Leadership Team (SLT) and have responsibility for leading our investment in and development of fundraising. You’ll be an established fundraising leader, with experience of managing and growing multiple income streams and diverse teams. In particular, you will have proven experience of initiating, developing and retaining high value individual and corporate relationships. Communicating effectively with compassion and integrity is essential, as well as being passionate about individual and team development. You will be happy to think strategically and deliver operationally to get the job done. In this role, you will lead a team of fundraisers to further develop and deliver a fundraising strategy that harnesses support from new and existing audiences. You will work closely with the rest of the SLT to drive the organisation forwards, and in particular with our Director of Grants to identify and fundraise for projects, and with our Director of Brand and Communication to develop and deliver impactful fundraising communications and campaigns. Importantly, you’ll be key to developing the Charity’s culture so that all staff are centred around our charity’s values.What you’ll be responsible for:Fundraising Planning, Budgeting and Reporting
  • Lead the fundraising function, positioning the Charity as a strategic partner of Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Trust and Sheffield Health and Social Care Trust
  • Develop and implement a fundraising strategy comprising a diverse portfolio of income streams
  • Develop the fundraising directorate budget, with a focus on investment for long-term growth with a robust analysis and justification of intended expenditure and income
  • Set, deliver and monitor the fundraising business plan, ensuring all objectives and KPIs are met and risks are managed appropriately
  • Support and guide the team to develop professional and engaging fundraising propositions, pitches, applications and materials
  • Keep abreast of fundraising trends and developments, incorporating sector-wide learning into our plans
  • Oversee effective development of the fundraising database to ensure that information can be used to inform future planning
  • Develop and present reports for the CEO, Board of Trustees, Finance & Performance Committee and SLT
  • Ensure fundraising activity complies with legal and regulatory standards • Explore innovative fundraising approaches to support diversification of audiences and funding (e.g. crowdfunding, contactless giving, peer-to-peer fundraising, AI-driven donor insights) Senior Leadership and Organisational Responsibilities
  • As part of the SLT, contribute to and hold accountability for the Charity’s strategy
  • Promote a positive, inspirational and can-do culture • Hold responsibility and be accountable for fundraising decisions
  • Lead the executive input from fundraising to the Board
  • Support the CEO with relationship management where required
  • Produce timely and accurate reports for the SLT, the Board of Trustees and the CEO
  • Ensure regulatory compliance with internal policy and procedure alongside external requirements e.g. Health & Safety, GDPR, Gambling Commission and charity law
  • Communicate effectively, internally and externally, ensuring accurate and efficient flow of communication across the organisation and that finance plans are understood and supported by all involved with the organisation
  • Act as an ambassador for the charity at events, conferences, and stakeholder meetings Team and People Management
  • Lead, manage, inspire and develop the team promoting a positive, inspirational and proactive culture; be visible, energetic and participative, encouraging cross team working
  • Effectively manage the performance of the team, ensuring they are working to agreed objectives, delivering outcomes and that they receive appropriate training and support
  • Develop and deliver annual objectives and PDPs for all direct reports
  • At all times, work within the policies of the Charity
  • At all times, respect the confidentiality of information relating to patient stories, staff and volunteers
  • Proactively manage succession planning across the fundraising directorate
N.B This job description summarises the key features of this role, it is not intended to be a detailed description and does not cover all the duties that the job holder may reasonably be expected to fulfil.LocationSheffieldSalary£58,000 - £65,000Type of ContractFull TimeHours37.5Benefits25 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays). •3 days additional leave covering office closure over the Christmas period. 6% pension contribution Westfield Health Cover NHS Blue Light Discount Card Death in service cover Enhanced leave policies (including sickness, maternity, paternity, adoption) Hybrid working and TOIL policies Excellent training and development opportunities Open plan offices at Leah's Yard in the Heart of the CityClosing Date18-09-2025How to ApplyTo apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role to hrshc@shct.nhs.uk Application deadline: 12noon, Thursday 18 September 2025 Shortlisting: Monday 22 September 2025 Interviews: Monday 29 and Tuesday 30 September 2025Web Link

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