Job summary
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn
An exciting opportunity for an experience fundraiser to work as the first dedicated staff member for MPFT's charity. The postholder will have a unique opportunity to establish a strong foundation for the charity's growth, raise its profile within and beyond the Trust, and maximise the impact of donations on frontline services.
Main duties of the job
The Charity Fundraising & Engagement Officer will play a pivotal role in driving forward MPFT's charitable activities, with a focus on proactive fundraising, enhancing engagement, and delivering meaningful impact through the Trust's charity. Accountable to the Assistant Director of Communications, the postholder will develop and implement a comprehensive charity engagement and fundraising strategy, working closely with internal and external stakeholders to increase awareness, support, and income. This role will also ensure that all charitable activities align with the Trust's overarching goals of improving outcomes for patients, their families, and staff.
About us
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Developing and implementing a charity engagement and fundraising strategy.
Ensuring the charities activities align with the wider communications strategy and the wider Trust objectives.
Proactively developing the charitys brand.
Working with a range of stakeholders to publicise the charity and how they can get involved.
Developing marketing material for the charity (print and digital).
Establishing and delivering charity events which will build the profile of the charity.
Proactively demonstrate the impact of donations on frontline services.
Establish fundraising opportunities and ways for people to get involved with the aim of driving up the donations.
Act as a single point of contact for the charity within the communications team.
Lead on charity fundraising opportunities on behalf of the Trust.
Report progress back into the Charity Committee.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Developing and implementing a charity engagement and fundraising strategy.
Ensuring the charities activities align with the wider communications strategy and the wider Trust objectives.
Proactively developing the charitys brand.
Working with a range of stakeholders to publicise the charity and how they can get involved.
Developing marketing material for the charity (print and digital).
Establishing and delivering charity events which will build the profile of the charity.
Proactively demonstrate the impact of donations on frontline services.
Establish fundraising opportunities and ways for people to get involved with the aim of driving up the donations.
Act as a single point of contact for the charity within the communications team.
Lead on charity fundraising opportunities on behalf of the Trust.
Report progress back into the Charity Committee.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in a relevant subject or equivalent experience
Desirable
- continuous professional development in engagement, communications (e.g. CIM/CIPR) and/or fundraising engagement.
Experience
Essential
- Working in a charity engagement and/or communications role.
- Delivering charity fundraising engagement strategies, plans and campaigns.
- Developing charity-related procedures and processes.
- Building rewarding relationships with supporters and donors
- Planning and delivering fundraising events (virtual and face-to-face).
- Writing for different audiences and channels and generating compelling cases for support
- Building relationships with a variety of organisations and individuals
- Working to deadlines and prioritising work.
- Creating and uploading content to websites, online and social media for the marketing and promotion of events and campaigns.
Desirable
- Experience in managing volunteers
- Experience of meeting fundraising targets
- Experience of using photo, film and audio equipment to create content.
- Experience of dealing with sensitive information and an understanding of patient confidentiality.
Skill
Essential
- Understanding of engagement principles and practices, particularly related to charity fundraising.
- Understanding of event organisation and facilitation (face-to-face and online) including event tools e.g. MS Teams, Zoom, Eventbrite etc.
- Understanding of digital communications including website, intranet and social media.
- Knowledge of standard office software e.g. Microsoft Office
Desirable
- Knowledge of fundraising/charity sector including codes of practice, trends and best practice in engagement/communications
- Understanding of the NHS and wider health and social care agenda.
- Knowledge of creative design software and applications e.g. Canva.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to engage with a wide range of organisations and individuals with a friendly, empathetic and professional approach.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to interpret and communicate complex information, both in writing and verbally.
- Write to a high standard, producing creative and persuasive copy for a range of communications.
- Highly organised, skilled at prioritising conflicting deadlines and the work of others, remaining efficient under pressure and flexible to unexpected demands.
- Ability to work on own initiative, making sound judgements on referring issues to managers and escalating problems appropriately.
- Compassionate, empathetic and caring to everyone.
- Enable yourself and others to act with confidence and authority in order to achieve the best outcome for everyone.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in a relevant subject or equivalent experience
Desirable
- continuous professional development in engagement, communications (e.g. CIM/CIPR) and/or fundraising engagement.
Experience
Essential
- Working in a charity engagement and/or communications role.
- Delivering charity fundraising engagement strategies, plans and campaigns.
- Developing charity-related procedures and processes.
- Building rewarding relationships with supporters and donors
- Planning and delivering fundraising events (virtual and face-to-face).
- Writing for different audiences and channels and generating compelling cases for support
- Building relationships with a variety of organisations and individuals
- Working to deadlines and prioritising work.
- Creating and uploading content to websites, online and social media for the marketing and promotion of events and campaigns.
Desirable
- Experience in managing volunteers
- Experience of meeting fundraising targets
- Experience of using photo, film and audio equipment to create content.
- Experience of dealing with sensitive information and an understanding of patient confidentiality.
Skill
Essential
- Understanding of engagement principles and practices, particularly related to charity fundraising.
- Understanding of event organisation and facilitation (face-to-face and online) including event tools e.g. MS Teams, Zoom, Eventbrite etc.
- Understanding of digital communications including website, intranet and social media.
- Knowledge of standard office software e.g. Microsoft Office
Desirable
- Knowledge of fundraising/charity sector including codes of practice, trends and best practice in engagement/communications
- Understanding of the NHS and wider health and social care agenda.
- Knowledge of creative design software and applications e.g. Canva.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to engage with a wide range of organisations and individuals with a friendly, empathetic and professional approach.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to interpret and communicate complex information, both in writing and verbally.
- Write to a high standard, producing creative and persuasive copy for a range of communications.
- Highly organised, skilled at prioritising conflicting deadlines and the work of others, remaining efficient under pressure and flexible to unexpected demands.
- Ability to work on own initiative, making sound judgements on referring issues to managers and escalating problems appropriately.
- Compassionate, empathetic and caring to everyone.
- Enable yourself and others to act with confidence and authority in order to achieve the best outcome for everyone.
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.
