University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Relationship Fundraising Officer

The closing date is 04 May 2026

Job summary

The role works collaboratively with new and existing in-memory supporters, as well as selected Grateful Care supporters, to build meaningful and respectful relationships. The postholder will inspire and motivate individuals by offering thoughtful, tailored support that helps maximise charitable income while recognising the personal nature of in-memory giving.

The role also involves developing positive, professional relationships with funeral directors and other in-memory giving partners, helping to strengthen awareness of the Charity's impact and values. Through inclusive and effective engagement, the postholder will ensure that Derby & Burton Hospitals Charity remains accessible, responsive, and supportive to all involved.

Working as part of a wider team, the role will contribute to delivering agreed year-on-year income growth, supporting a shared five-year plan that enables the Charity to sustainably make a difference for patients, families, and staff.

Main duties of the job

To be the first point of contact for new and existing in memory fundraisers and/or donors when they embark on fundraising activities or choose to donate to the charity.

To effectively build relationships with in memory and selected grateful care fundraisers to inspire and support them to achieve their fundraising and donation ambitions.

To work closely with local funeral directors and other in memory providers, to enhance the profile of the Charity's work locally, and provide a first-class supporter journey to donors and fundraisers.

Ensure that supporters are recognised and valued for their achievements by ensuring they are kept informed of how their funding has helped the Trust, and where appropriate are made aware of additional funding opportunities.

To work closely with others in the fundraising team to help promote appropriate activities to supporters.

This includes engagement with stakeholders including members of the public, internal staff and departments as well as external organisations.

Closing Date of Application: 04 May 2026

Interview date: 18 May 2026

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Date posted

20 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

320-TWS-2166

Job locations

Florence Nightingale Community Hospital

London Road

Derby

DE1 2QY

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to A Level or equivalent diploma
Level 4 qualification or equivalent experience

Desirable

Member of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

Significant experience in a customer service / supporter care role, providing excellent supporter service (email, letters, phone and face to face).
Experience of working with members of the public, listening to their requirements and providing support.
Previous experience in developing accurate written materials and record keeping, using high attention to detail.

Desirable

Experience of fundraising, ideally in a charity setting in a target-based environment or equivalent experience in a corporate environment.

Skills

Essential

Experienced and effective team worker skilled at networking and establishing positive relationships and rapport with all stakeholders

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to A Level or equivalent diploma
Level 4 qualification or equivalent experience

Desirable

Member of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

Significant experience in a customer service / supporter care role, providing excellent supporter service (email, letters, phone and face to face).
Experience of working with members of the public, listening to their requirements and providing support.
Previous experience in developing accurate written materials and record keeping, using high attention to detail.

Desirable

Experience of fundraising, ideally in a charity setting in a target-based environment or equivalent experience in a corporate environment.

Skills

Essential

Experienced and effective team worker skilled at networking and establishing positive relationships and rapport with all stakeholders

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.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Florence Nightingale Community Hospital

London Road

Derby

DE1 2QY

Employer's website

https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Florence Nightingale Community Hospital

London Road

Derby

DE1 2QY

Employer's website

https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)