Philanthropy & Partnerships Officer

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our award-winning Fundraising Team at Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital Charity. The Philanthropy & Partnerships Officer (Trusts & Foundations) will join our recently established Philanthropy and Partnerships (P&P) team to help us develop and nurture our Trust and Foundation portfolio. Together, we will significantly increase our income in support of the world leading research, treatment, and care that takes place across our hospitals in areas such as: childhood cancer, rare diseases, neonatal and maternal health, children and young people's mental health, and critical care.

Main duties of the job

Working closely with the Head of Philanthropy & Strategic Projects, the Philanthropy & Partnerships Officer will be responsible for working with colleagues across the Charity and Trust to develop compelling grant applications, account managing a portfolio of new and existing trusts and foundations, researching new opportunities, and managing CRM data related to trusts and foundations. This post will also work closely with the Charity Impact Team to develop reports and other impact communications to donors and will contribute to the wider strategic aims of the P&P team to significantly grow both philanthropic and corporate partnership income and impact over the next three years.

About us

The ideal candidate will have strong writing experience and communication skills, and a passion for telling a story and making an impact. They will be a self-starter with an attention to detail, along with the ability to develop and grow lasting relationships with donors and colleagues.They will have strong time management skills, a motivation to work towards and achieve targets, and an appreciation of working for the NHS.

If you are interested in applying, please include the following information in your personal statement, along with anything else you feel is relevant: why you are interested in this role, your experience writing grants or other forms of written bids, your experience researching funding opportunities, and your experience working as part of a team.

Closing Date: 21 February 2024 - please note this will close once we reach 50 applications

Interviews will be held on 5th March 2024

Date posted

25 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

284-23-5706636-COPR

Job locations

Birmingham Woman's and Children's Hospital

Rowchester Court, Whittall Street

Birmngham

B4 6DH

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.

When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).

Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.

Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

Person Specification

Specialist knowledge/professional

Desirable

Knowledge/experience

Person Specification

Specialist knowledge/professional

Desirable

Knowledge/experience

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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