Job vacancy: Fundraising Manager, George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust, Nuneaton

This post is only open to internal applicants.

Job summary

Main area: Fundraising
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 230-38251085-CORP

Employer: George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust
Town: Nuneaton
Salary: £47,810 - £54,710 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 14/08/2025 23:59
Interview date: 03/09/2025

Fundraising Manager

NHS AfC: Band 7

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust opened in 1948 and provides a range of elective, non-elective, surgical, medical, women’s, children’s, diagnostic and therapeutic services to a population of more than 350,000 people.

The hub of the Trust is located on the outskirts of Nuneaton and its services cover a large footprint, including north Warwickshire, south west Leicestershire, and north Coventry. We also provide primary and community services across Coventry, Warwickshire and Leicestershire.

Our vision is "to EXCEL at patient care". If you think you've got what it takes, help us realise this and join #TeamEliot.

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Be accountable for the delivery of the Trust’s fundraising strategy.
To lead the preparation, planning and execution of both large >£50k appeals and smaller appeals <£50k.
Deliver against annual targets for different income streams.
To maximise fundraising income by recruiting, motivating and managing fundraising groups and individual volunteers and supporters.
Use persuading and negotiating skills to generate support from corporates and trustees.
Keep the charities’ Trustees’ updated on all fundraising activities and work with them to develop the corporate fundraising income stream.
Oversee and develop the Charities supporter journeys, providing excellent recognition to all donors, implementing supporter retention and development plans to increase affinity and maximise engagement, with the aim of increased supporter lifetime value.
Build appropriate legacy propositions into supporter journeys.
Work with the finance team to maximise income opportunities from current and new donors and ensure appropriate recognition plans are in place to ensure repeat support.
Requirement to work flexibly, out of normal hours where required.
Represent the charity and organisation at events and conferences

For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.

Person specification

Experience and Knowledge

Essential criteria

Fundraising specialist knowledge to post graduate diploma level or equivalent experience.
Substantial experience of implementing sound supporter retention and development plans to increase affinity and maximise engagement
Substantial relevant experience of generating income in the non-profit sector
Experience of managing budgets and financial controls
Knowledge and experience of using different fundraising techniques to maximise revenues
Experience of data management using a customer relationship management system
Experience of setting up and or managing donor led fundraising activities and/or committees
Proven track record of delivering strong supporter journeys resulting in repeat giving and increased lifetime value
Proven track record of managing high volumes of donors/ fundraisers
Experience in managing a team to achieve targets
Experience of working in at least two of the following areas: community, individual giving, challenges, events, legacies, major donors or corporate fundraising
Experience of delivering fundraising activities with a calculated and strong return on investment
Experience of generating compelling case s for support
Experience of using social media to engage existing and potential fundraisers and promote fundraising activities

Desirable criteria

Knowledge and experience of fundraising in a health related field
Extensive experience of planning and managing events

Qualifications and Professional Training

Essential criteria

Educated to degree level or acquired equivalent experience in relevant discipline

Desirable criteria

Professional qualification in fundraising

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria

Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to persuade and motivate a range of stakeholders at all levels including; senior managers, clinicians, trustees, members of the public and corporates
Organised and able to successfully deliver a number of projects simultaneously
Strong communication skills, both written and oral, in person, online and by telephone
Strong analytic skills including both words and numbers
Strong persuasive and negotiation skills
Ability to problem solve
Ability to communicate complex information in a way that is relevant and compelling to different audiences
Strong research skills with a proven understanding of the motivation of donors
Strong track record in leading the writing of proposals for trusts, foundations, corporate and institutional donors
Ability to motivate and manage team to meet deadlines and targets
Works well as part of a team with the ability to be self-motivated
Ability to use software to prepare and deliver presentations
Extensive knowledge of the latest donor development techniques
Ability to prioritise workload for yourself and for the wider fundraising team, responding and adapting to interruptions and unpredictable circumstances
Confidence and skills to represent the charity at events and functions
Proficient skills in Microsoft Word, Powepoint and Excel

Desirable criteria

Sound understanding of digital fundraising channels, including the ability to use social marketing techniques, systems and platforms to raise awareness of the charity and fundraising activities
Good understanding of the NHS and third sector trends
Ability to liaise with journalists to maximise positive coverage for the charity
Awareness of Data Protection legislation and Institute of Fundraiser Code of Practice

Personal Qualities

Essential criteria

Articulate with excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to deal with others with diplomacy and integrity
The skills and confidence to build effective relationships with a range of stakeholders including members of the public, clinical staff, corporate supports and external trusts
Well organised with the ability to plan and prioritise workload to meet targets and deadlines
Effective influencing, persuasion and negotiating skills
A pro-active and flexible approach to working hours
Ability to empathise and respond compassionately to all stakeholders including in circumstances where patients and relatives are distressed.

Other

Essential criteria

An ability to travel and to work outside of normal office hours as and when required
A team player with a professional approach and image
Willing and able to travel off-site for meetings
Ability to carry equipment for events and conferences, setting up stands and dressing rooms for functions

Trust Values

Essential criteria

Effective open communication
Excellence and safety in all that we do
Challenge but support
Expect respect and dignity
Local healthcare that inspires confidence

Please note:

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust utilises a third party recruitment system (TRAC). When applying via NHS Jobs, your submitted application will be imported into TRAC where all subsequent information regarding your application will be generated. You will not be able to track the progress of your application or receive messages via the NHS Jobs website. Furthermore, as an employer, we will not be able to respond to any emails/messages sent to us via the NHS Jobs website.

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The Job application data you provide will be used to assess your application for employment at GEH, to verify your information and conduct reference checks, and to communicate with you. If you accept employment with GEH, the information collected will become part of your employment record and will be used for employment purposes.

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Other:

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of individuals and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safe recruitment practice, if appropriate for the role, it is a mandatory requirement for all newly appointed staff to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service application.

In response to NICE guidance and to support the reduction of health harm from tobacco, the Trust has a smoke-free site policy which applies to anyone on Trust sites. Staff who smoke will be supported to quit or not smoke whilst on Trust sites.

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust is committed to creating and sustaining a positive and inclusive working environment for all our employees as they are at the heart of our patients journey. Our aim is to ensure that employees are equally valued, respected, empowered and included within an organisation that is representative of all members of the community. We define diversity as valuing everyone as an individual – taking pride in that we value employees, job applicants, students, volunteers, patients and visitors as people. This is reflected within our excel behaviours with a vision to create a workplace that represents a culture of kindness, joy and inclusion.