Job summary
Newcastle Hospitals Charity and the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation are entering one of the most exciting and ambitious phases in our history. Together with Newcastle Hospitals, we are building a world leading facility, The Sir Bobby Robson Institute, which will transform cancer research and improve the lives of patients across the Northeast and beyond.
Based next to the Northern Centre for Cancer Care at the Freeman Hospital, this incredible new facility will bring together the current Sir Bobby Robson Cancer Trials Research Centre and the hospital's oncology and haematology research teams, creating a united hub for innovation, clinical trials, and hope.
Thanks to the generosity of supporters, over £20 million has already been raised and a major fundraising campaign now underway to secure the final funds needed to complete the project and turn the vision into reality.
To help drive this transformative work, we are expanding our team with a fixed term Campaign Manager playing a vital part in bringing the Sir Bobby Robson Institute to life.
- Interview Date Friday 06 February 2026
- 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Main duties of the job
Help lead the high-profile public fundraising campaign supporting the construction of the Sir Bobby Robson Institute. You'll help shape campaign strategy, deliver inspiring public engagement activity, and work closely with colleagues across fundraising, clinical research, and the wider charity.
You will:
o Design and deliver campaign plans across multiple channelso Manage key projects and timelineso Support high profile fundraising initiativeso Help share the story and impact of the Sir Bobby Robson Instituteo Manage 2 campaign officers
About us
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
With around 2 million contacts with patients every year, we deliver care from:
- Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
- Freeman Hospital
- Newcastle Dental Hospital
- Cramlington Manor Walks
- Urgent treatment centres
- Newcastle Fertility Centre
- Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
- Northern Genetics Service
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Manage, deliver, and evaluate an annual programme of fundraising campaigns for Newcastle Hospitals Charity, with initial focus on Sir Bobby Robson Institute in the first 2 years.
- Set and monitor income generation targets across the campaign team.
- Lead on the initiation and delivery of a campaign programme for Newcastle Hospitals Charity.
- Develop, implement, and monitor policies, processes, and guidance for fundraising to ensure compliance with the standards set out by the Fundraising Regulator and the Charity Commission
- Lead on a programme to identify and develop opportunities for fundraising growth and income generation.
- Represent Newcastle Hospitals Charity and the Trust in internal and public facing forums, working closely with colleagues within the NHS to raise the profile of the Charity. Actively contribute to key committees such as the Charity Committee, the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation Committee, and the Great North Childrens Hospitals Foundation Committee where needed.
- Provision of reports/presentations and supplementary information to the Charity Committee; the Charity Director and key stakeholders, as required.
- Work closely with the Charity Finance team to ensure accurate record and reporting in relation to Charity fundraising activities.
- Working closely with the Charity communications team in helping to publicise and promote Newcastle Hospitals Charity
- Lead and develop a team of fundraisers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Manage, deliver, and evaluate an annual programme of fundraising campaigns for Newcastle Hospitals Charity, with initial focus on Sir Bobby Robson Institute in the first 2 years.
- Set and monitor income generation targets across the campaign team.
- Lead on the initiation and delivery of a campaign programme for Newcastle Hospitals Charity.
- Develop, implement, and monitor policies, processes, and guidance for fundraising to ensure compliance with the standards set out by the Fundraising Regulator and the Charity Commission
- Lead on a programme to identify and develop opportunities for fundraising growth and income generation.
- Represent Newcastle Hospitals Charity and the Trust in internal and public facing forums, working closely with colleagues within the NHS to raise the profile of the Charity. Actively contribute to key committees such as the Charity Committee, the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation Committee, and the Great North Childrens Hospitals Foundation Committee where needed.
- Provision of reports/presentations and supplementary information to the Charity Committee; the Charity Director and key stakeholders, as required.
- Work closely with the Charity Finance team to ensure accurate record and reporting in relation to Charity fundraising activities.
- Working closely with the Charity communications team in helping to publicise and promote Newcastle Hospitals Charity
- Lead and develop a team of fundraisers.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Undergraduate Degree/or equivalent experience
- Fundraising qualification e.g. Institute of Fundraising Certificate or equivalent
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing/organising/promoting fundraising campaigns and identifying key targets that will attract support for the Charity
- Expert knowledge of charity regulations as set out by Charity Commission and the Fundraising Regulator
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a fundraising or business development role
- Experience of producing reports for presentation or for publication
- Experience in the use of CRM systems
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication and organisational skills including record keeping
- Diplomacy, negotiating skills/abilities, well developed social skills
- Well-developed IT skills/proficient in the use of the use of Microsoft Office and Outlook
- Excellent presentation skills
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Undergraduate Degree/or equivalent experience
- Fundraising qualification e.g. Institute of Fundraising Certificate or equivalent
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing/organising/promoting fundraising campaigns and identifying key targets that will attract support for the Charity
- Expert knowledge of charity regulations as set out by Charity Commission and the Fundraising Regulator
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a fundraising or business development role
- Experience of producing reports for presentation or for publication
- Experience in the use of CRM systems
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication and organisational skills including record keeping
- Diplomacy, negotiating skills/abilities, well developed social skills
- Well-developed IT skills/proficient in the use of the use of Microsoft Office and Outlook
- Excellent presentation skills
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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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