Job summary
STARS is the name of our Charitable Fund at Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. The charity supports the extra-extraordinary work happening across the Trust (More information is here: Home - Stars Appeal). As such, the Charity Director will be a dedicated representative of both STARS and Salisbury Foundation Trust and will exhibit a dedicated committed to transforming patient care through applying a business-minded and innovative approach towards driving the development of the STARS charity. .
The Charity Director will be responsible and accountable for the strategic leadership and delivery of all functions of STARS' income generation.
The responsibilities of this role encompass the oversight of all aspects of the charity's operations, with a focus on leading fundraising. A key focus of the role will be driving donor-centric partnerships and providing exceptional supporter experiences while bolstering exceptional stakeholder relationships.
The successful applicant will need to be confident tooperateindependently, manage the departmental function, interpret organisational policies and demonstrate compliance with all legal frameworks, alongside working to ensure that charitable business practices, operational functions and cultural standards are, encouraged, maintained and enforced across the team and the hospital.
Main duties of the job
- Strategy
- Community leadership
- Leadership & Management
- Governance and Compliance
- Charitable Activities
- Financial & Risk Management
- External Relations and Communications
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
About us
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience behind us. We're committed achieving our vision ''to provide an outstanding experience for our patients, their families and the people who work for and with us''
We are an acute Trust, rated "Good" by the CQC, with a track record of high performance providing regional and super regional specialist services such as: Burns, Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, Wessex Rehabilitation, Spires Cleft Centre and the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre. We have about 470 beds and employ over 4000 staff.
We think working here is pretty rewarding. You can access a range of NHS discounts, receive a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. On-site benefits include car parking (small fee applies), leisure centre, day nursery and holiday play scheme.
Salisbury is an attractive place to live and work and with easy access to London and local airports; the city of Southampton is only a short train or car journey away or if you prefer the sea, Bournemouth is also very accessible. Don't just take our word for it, why not explore what Salisbury has to offer by visiting www.experiencesalisbury.co.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Strategy - responsible and accountable for the strategic leadership and delivery of all functions of the STARS income generation and operational activities, in line with the charitys objectives and the Charities Committee.
Community leadership - Responsible for developing and supporting a sustainable charitable ecosystem both directly around Salisbury Foundation Trust catchment and beyond.
Leadership & Management - responsible and accountable for providing inspiring and innovative leadership, nurturing a culture of ambition, support, and inclusion at STARS. Ensuring the alignment of the charity's vision, values, and behaviours while managing a high-performing team to secure substantial income, in line with best practice.
Governance and Compliance - responsible and accountable for ensuring STARS is compliant with all regulatory and legal obligations, including GDPR, The Fundraising Regulator, the Code of Fundraising Practice, and the Department of Health. Report to and advise the Charities Committee on income and expenditure, recruitment, governance reviews, and risk mitigation. Oversee charity audits and support the STARS team and volunteers in adhering to all charity policies and procedures.
Charitable Activities -responsible and accountable for leading STARS fundraising efforts by prioritising donor-centric practices and fostering lasting donor partnerships to secure significant charitable income. Develop a dynamic project and campaign pipeline focusing on the Salisbury Foundation Trusts key areas: research, medical equipment, staff well-being, patient care, capital campaigns, and addressing the area of greatest need.
Financial & Risk Management - responsible and accountable foroverseeing all STARS financial transactions, management of assets and investments, and developing a reserves policy. Ensure timely reporting to the Charities Committee and manage property and insurance effectively.
External Relations and Communications -Manage corporate communications, public relations, and brand consistency. Increase brand awareness within the community and NHS Bodies and collaborate with external agencies to advance STARS goals. Communicate effectively with stakeholders, leadership to develop and support a sustainable charitable ecosystem both directly around Salisbury Foundation Trust catchment and beyond.
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Strategy - responsible and accountable for the strategic leadership and delivery of all functions of the STARS income generation and operational activities, in line with the charitys objectives and the Charities Committee.
Community leadership - Responsible for developing and supporting a sustainable charitable ecosystem both directly around Salisbury Foundation Trust catchment and beyond.
Leadership & Management - responsible and accountable for providing inspiring and innovative leadership, nurturing a culture of ambition, support, and inclusion at STARS. Ensuring the alignment of the charity's vision, values, and behaviours while managing a high-performing team to secure substantial income, in line with best practice.
Governance and Compliance - responsible and accountable for ensuring STARS is compliant with all regulatory and legal obligations, including GDPR, The Fundraising Regulator, the Code of Fundraising Practice, and the Department of Health. Report to and advise the Charities Committee on income and expenditure, recruitment, governance reviews, and risk mitigation. Oversee charity audits and support the STARS team and volunteers in adhering to all charity policies and procedures.
Charitable Activities -responsible and accountable for leading STARS fundraising efforts by prioritising donor-centric practices and fostering lasting donor partnerships to secure significant charitable income. Develop a dynamic project and campaign pipeline focusing on the Salisbury Foundation Trusts key areas: research, medical equipment, staff well-being, patient care, capital campaigns, and addressing the area of greatest need.
Financial & Risk Management - responsible and accountable foroverseeing all STARS financial transactions, management of assets and investments, and developing a reserves policy. Ensure timely reporting to the Charities Committee and manage property and insurance effectively.
External Relations and Communications -Manage corporate communications, public relations, and brand consistency. Increase brand awareness within the community and NHS Bodies and collaborate with external agencies to advance STARS goals. Communicate effectively with stakeholders, leadership to develop and support a sustainable charitable ecosystem both directly around Salisbury Foundation Trust catchment and beyond.
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Shortlisitng
Essential
- Specialist subject matter knowledge gained through relevant post graduate qualification or extensive experience in Fundraising. Membership of the Institute of Fundraising. Evidence of senior management level continuing professional development
- Membership of the Institute of Fundraising.
- Evidence of senior management level continuing professional development
- Demonstrable experience of strategic vision creation, delivery planning and success
- Experience of developing sustainable income streams in a charitable organisation
- Experience in managing external relations and communications.
- Knowledge and understanding of fundraising strategies and an ability to diversify charitable income sources.
- Excellent working knowledge of the legal and regulatory framework within which charities operate including fundraising regulations and GDPR.
Desirable
- Degree in relevant subject such as marketing or business management.
- Familiarity with the NHS and NHS Charity landscape would be beneficial.
Person Specification
Shortlisitng
Essential
- Specialist subject matter knowledge gained through relevant post graduate qualification or extensive experience in Fundraising. Membership of the Institute of Fundraising. Evidence of senior management level continuing professional development
- Membership of the Institute of Fundraising.
- Evidence of senior management level continuing professional development
- Demonstrable experience of strategic vision creation, delivery planning and success
- Experience of developing sustainable income streams in a charitable organisation
- Experience in managing external relations and communications.
- Knowledge and understanding of fundraising strategies and an ability to diversify charitable income sources.
- Excellent working knowledge of the legal and regulatory framework within which charities operate including fundraising regulations and GDPR.
Desirable
- Degree in relevant subject such as marketing or business management.
- Familiarity with the NHS and NHS Charity landscape would be beneficial.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
