Cancer Centre Fundraiser

Leeds Hospitals Charity

Leeds Hospitals Charity is proud to support Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. At Leeds Hospitals Charity, we work with NHS staff to improve the experience of patients and families. We are passionate about healthcare and about making our hospitals amazing.  

People are central to everything we do at the Charity.  Our home city of Leeds is multicultural, and we embrace its diversity. Difference is to be celebrated; it inspires innovation and makes us stronger. For us equality, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental principles. They underpin our goal to support the communities of the hospitals in Leeds.

Leeds Cancer Centre diagnoses and treats cancer for the people of Leeds and the Yorkshire region. The centre is one of the largest in the UK and provides some of the most up-to-date treatment, care, and support for people with cancer. The Cancer Centre Fundraiser is a pivotal role for patients, families and hospital staff who are interested in supporting the charity and the Cancer Centre.

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Flexible working offered by agreement)

Salary: £27,000 - £33,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Friday 27th June 2025

Telephone Screening: CV's will be considered as they are received.  Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by telephone in the first instance. 

Interviews to take place: w/c 30th June 2025

Location: Leeds Hospitals Charity offices with the option to work from home.

We’re a charity that puts people first – offering commitment to flexible working, a culture that cares, and real opportunities to grow and develop.

If you’ve got fundraising experience, excellent relationship management skills and want to be part of a dynamic, supportive team - this is your moment.

We’ve got the role. You’ve got the talent. Let’s make a difference together.

The Role

·       Responsible for engaging with and developing positive relationships with hospital colleagues, patients and families.

·       Develop innovative fundraising campaigns specifically aimed at raising awareness and funds for the Cancer Centre.

·       Working with and supporting both new and existing supporters.

·       Work collaboratively with colleagues to implement hospital engagement and communication plans.

·       Attend a range of fundraising events/activities,  some of which will be outside normal working hours.

·       Ensure all activity within the team complies with the charity’s values, the Fundraising Code of Practice and other relevant regulation and guidance.

·       Maintain accurate records of supporter interaction on our CRM system to aid delivery of an exceptional supporter experience and to harness the value of data.

The successful candidate will:

• Demonstrates a strong track record in fundraising, with a clear drive to deliver impactful results.
• Possesses a solid understanding of fundraising principles, methods and best practices.

·       Be confident working independently and as part of a team.

·       Possess exceptional communication skills with the ability to quickly build and maintain rapport with a wide range of stakeholders.

·       Have the ability to provide exceptional stewardship to supporters.

Full Job Description can be found on our website. 

Benefits:

·       27 days holiday a year plus bank holidays with the option to buy additional holiday.

·       Flexible and Hybrid Working

·       Volunteering Days

·       Unlimited access to our online Learning & Development Portal

·       Line Management Training Programme

·       Pension scheme- 5% employer contribution

·       Annual pay review

·       Health & Wellbeing support including:

o   access to an Employee Assistance Programmes and trained Mental Health First Aiders

·       Life Insurance Protection

·       Cyclescheme

·       Car Lease Scheme

·       NHS Blue Light Card and Discounts