Job summary
Better Lives Charity is seeking an experienced, ambitious and independent all round Fundraising Manager to join its small yet growing NHS Charity. At an exciting time as the Charity launches its new charity strategy, the ideal candidate will have good knowledge and experience in all fundraising streams, whilst the charity is particularly interested in candidates who have major donor, appeal and philanthropic experience. This is a great time to join the NHS, experiencing the benefits of being an NHS employee, whilst contributing to the care we provide as the NHS goes through its biggest ever change to make it fit for the future.
Closing date: 17th September 2025
Shortlisting date: 18th September 2025
Interview Date: 2nd October 2025
Main duties of the job
To proactively manage the donor pipeline ensuring excellent stewardship of all supporters including, researching, presenting to and engaging with a range of potential donors
To meet and exceed an annual fundraising target for the charity and ensuring a positive ROI.
Support the Community Fundraiser in delivering fundraising events, with a particular focus on event sponsorship and encouraging attendance at events from major donors and corporate businesses.
Lead the launch of an appeal for the Charity.
About us
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -
We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference
We Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs
We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners
We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :
Increase mileage rates for > 3500
A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities
Plus many more.
We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.
The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.
Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.
As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.
Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.
As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Educated to Masters or equivalent qualifications plus relevant expertise in specialism through training or theoretical understanding
Desirable
- Institute of Fundraising or equivalent Events Management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years' successful track record in fundraising activities including community fundraising events, Trust and Foundation grants, corporate sponsors, legacy fundraising, philanthropic giving.
- Experience of leading/working on an appeal.
Desirable
- Experience of fundraising in an NHS organisation
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Educated to Masters or equivalent qualifications plus relevant expertise in specialism through training or theoretical understanding
Desirable
- Institute of Fundraising or equivalent Events Management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years' successful track record in fundraising activities including community fundraising events, Trust and Foundation grants, corporate sponsors, legacy fundraising, philanthropic giving.
- Experience of leading/working on an appeal.
Desirable
- Experience of fundraising in an NHS organisation
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.
