The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Fundraising and Impact Officer

The closing date is 15 February 2026

Job summary

This is a dynamic, varied role that will support the charity's fundraising activity, but also identify projects and allocate funding. The Fundraising and Impact Officer will play a key part in delivering the charitys income generation activities, engaging with a range of stakeholders, with a particular role in applying to grant making trusts.

The post holder will inspire support and manage fundraising projects, including supporting funding decisions, and take a lead in capturing and demonstrating the charitys impact.The post holder will also be a point of contact for NHS Trust staff wanting to access charitable funds for projects and initiatives.

We are looking for a motivated, confident communicator with a good understanding of fundraising principles, a track record in successful grant applications and generating income from trusts, strong organisational skills, an understanding of measuring and communicating impact, and the ability to work flexibly on multiple projects.

Main duties of the job

Fundraising Activities

Support the delivery of the charitys fundraising plan, working across multiple income streams with a particular focus on income from trusts and grants.

Plan, promote, and deliver a variety of charity-led and third-party fundraising activities, ensuring they are safe, well-managed, and aligned with charity objectives.

Build relationships with local organisations and businesses, NHS teams and departments, and supporters to develop fundraising partnerships and sponsorships.

Manage and support hospital staff fundraising activities, providing guidance, promotional resources, and practical support.

Be a point of contact for staff and provide support with funding applications across the Trust.

Maintain effective use of online fundraising platforms such as JustGiving, Enthuse, and other digital giving tools.

Lead on the identification and development of charitable projects, and support the delivery of charity appeals and campaigns, encouraging participation from internal and external audiences.

Ensure excellent supporter stewardship, providing timely thank-you communications, recognition, and updates on the impact of donations.

Community and Corporate Engagement

Build strong relationships with community groups and other stakeholders.

Represent the charity at talks, networking events, cheque presentations, and community activities, promoting the charitys work and developing local partnerships.

About us

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield).

Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion.

As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more.

If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Date posted

27 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

001000

Job locations

Trust-wide

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF1 4DG

Job description

Job responsibilities

We’re looking for a motivated, confident communicator with a good understanding of fundraising principles, strong organisational skills, and the ability to work flexibly on multiple projects. This role would suit someone who enjoys crafting grant submissions, but also meeting people, and developing charitable projects. Someone who is passionate about making a local difference, and can balance creativity and fundraising with grant and project management. The successful candidate will have:

Experience of working in a fundraising, marketing, events, or community engagement role.
Experience in successfully applying to grant making trusts and other funding organisations.
Experience of developing and maintaining positive relationships with a range of stakeholders, including individuals, community groups, or businesses.
Experience of working to income targets and reporting on fundraising performance.
Good understanding of fundraising principles, methods, and regulations, including the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Practice.
Awareness of the importance of supporter stewardship and donor care.
Knowledge of event planning processes, including risk assessments and logistics.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage, inspire, and build rapport with diverse audiences.
Strong organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
High level of IT literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
Ability to deliver well-planned, safe, and engaging fundraising events and activities.
Confident in representing the charity at events, meetings, and public settings.
Ability to work flexibly, independently, and as part of a team.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Experience of working in a fundraising, marketing, events, or community engagement role.
Experience in successfully applying to grant making trusts and other funding organisations.
Experience of developing and maintaining positive relationships with a range of stakeholders, including individuals, community groups, or businesses.
Experience of working to income targets and reporting on fundraising performance.
Good understanding of fundraising principles, methods, and regulations, including the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Practice.
Awareness of the importance of supporter stewardship and donor care.
Knowledge of event planning processes, including risk assessments and logistics.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage, inspire, and build rapport with diverse audiences.
Strong organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
High level of IT literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
Ability to deliver well-planned, safe, and engaging fundraising events and activities.
Confident in representing the charity at events, meetings, and public settings.
Ability to work flexibly, independently, and as part of a team.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Please click 'apply now' to view the full person specification (there is no obligation to submit an application).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Please click 'apply now' to view the full person specification (there is no obligation to submit an application).

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.