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Hospital Partnership Fundraising Officer
About this role
What we do For one in two of us, cancer will change everything. When it does, so can we. Weston Park Cancer Charity is here to face cancer with you. Our services, advise and support are for you and the people close to you, helping everyone to live with and beyond cancer. The funds we raise also support vital, pioneering research and clinical trials led by the exceptional medical experts at Weston Park Cancer Centre. It’s our job to care in every sense for our patients and their families.
Our help is free, and we’re here for you, together every step. What you do Main purpose of post This is a people-focused fundraising and engagement role at the heart of Weston Park Cancer Charity’s work within Weston Park Hospital, regional district hospitals and other NHS providers. You will build strong relationships with hospital staff, patients, families and volunteers to increase awareness of the charity, grow participation in fundraising, charity appeals and campaigns.
You will develop and identify new opportunities to generate income and support the charity’s work. You will be a visible and approachable presence across the hospital, acting as a key link between the charity and hospital community and encouraging people to get involved, fundraise and champion the charity. The role requires excellent interpersonal skills, and an initiative and flexible approach. Evening and weekend work will sometimes be required, for which an excellent time off in lieu benefit applies.
Key Responsibilities Hospital Engagement Build and maintain relationships with hospital staff, departments, patients, families, volunteers and key contacts to increase awareness, engagement and support for the charity. · Identify and develop new fundraising and income-generating opportunities across the hospital, working with departments and teams to increase participation and income. · Promote and coordinate participation in charity appeals, fundraising campaigns, events and other hospital-based initiatives.
· Work alongside the Senior Individual Giving Manager to identify opportunities to promote regular/individual giving across all relevant sites. · Proactively work to recruit, support and develop hospital fundraising champions, staff fundraisers and volunteers, providing guidance, resources and appropriate recognition. · Maintain a visible presence across the hospital, attending relevant meetings, briefings and events to promote fundraising and identify opportunities for greater engagement.