Isle of Wight NHS Trust

Fundraising Officer

The closing date is 17 March 2026

Job summary

Band 5: £18,629 - £22,677

Part time hours: 22.5 per week

Base: St Mary's, Isle of Wight Trust, Parkhurst Road, Newport, PO30 5TG

Permanent contract

Main duties of the job

We have a wonderful opportunity to join our Charity team to work specifically on fundraising initiatives for the Isle of Wight NHS Trust Charity.

You should be an excellent relationship builder, able to work with multiple, varied stakeholders and deliver sustainable individual giving income.

The Fundraising Officer will be an enthusiastic passionate fundraiser who can engage and inspire people to support the work of the charity. The Fundraising Officer will be responsible for ensuring annual income targets are met through the delivery of the fundraising plan for Isle of Wight NHS Trust Charity.

About us

Our vision for Single Corporate ServicesIsle of Wight NHS Trust (IWT) and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU) have a shared vision of a single corporate service across our two organisations, supported by a single set of identical systems and processes, under joint leadership, to drive significant efficiencies, improve employee experience, and return time to patient care.

This vacancy is part of the Single Corporate Services Division.

Why are we changing the way we deliver Corporate Services?Working as a partnership, both IWT and PHU have a shared vision for excellence in care for our patients and communities; with a set of strategic aims underpinning how we will achieve this. The creation of a single corporate service is essential for us to support our clinical and operational services, and our wider transformation programme.

The single corporate service is delivered across both organisation. You may be based at either IWT or PHU and individuals may be required to undertake business travel between sites. For leaders managing staff across multi-site locations, you will need to be visible and provide in person leadership. The arrangements and frequency will be agreed locally.

Details

Date posted

06 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£18,629 to £22,677 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

REF1979O

Job locations

St Marys

Newport

PO30 5TG


Job description

Job responsibilities

The Fundraising Officer (IOW) will be an enthusiastic passionate fundraiser who can engage and inspire people to support the work of the charity.

The Fundraising Officer will be responsible for ensuring annual income targets are met through the delivery of the fundraising plan for Isle of Wight NHS Trust Charity:

As directed by the Fundraising & Marketing Manager, develop and grow the fundraising plan to meet the income plans agreed by the Charity Board.

To lead, manage and develop all stakeholders directly engaged in fundraising activities.

The Fundraising Officer (IOW) will manage the day-to-day delivery of all aspects of charity fundraising.

Deputise for the Fundraising & Marketing Manager as required.

Work with the Fundraising & Marketing Manager to agree operational and personal objectives and performance targets which focus on the delivery of the charity fundraising strategy.

Develop effective working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.

Contribute to the development of a culture of continuous improvement, promotion of new ideas and initiatives.

Ensure that all legal and statutory fundraising obligations are met & keep up to date with any new fundraising regulations.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Fundraising Officer (IOW) will be an enthusiastic passionate fundraiser who can engage and inspire people to support the work of the charity.

The Fundraising Officer will be responsible for ensuring annual income targets are met through the delivery of the fundraising plan for Isle of Wight NHS Trust Charity:

As directed by the Fundraising & Marketing Manager, develop and grow the fundraising plan to meet the income plans agreed by the Charity Board.

To lead, manage and develop all stakeholders directly engaged in fundraising activities.

The Fundraising Officer (IOW) will manage the day-to-day delivery of all aspects of charity fundraising.

Deputise for the Fundraising & Marketing Manager as required.

Work with the Fundraising & Marketing Manager to agree operational and personal objectives and performance targets which focus on the delivery of the charity fundraising strategy.

Develop effective working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.

Contribute to the development of a culture of continuous improvement, promotion of new ideas and initiatives.

Ensure that all legal and statutory fundraising obligations are met & keep up to date with any new fundraising regulations.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working or volunteering in the charity sector.
  • 2 years fundraising or sales experience.
  • Experience of relationship building with a variety of stakeholders and event organisers.
  • Self-starter and able to prioritise and juggle numerous projects.

Desirable

  • Experience of the effective management of resources and budgets to deliver annual income and expenditure targets.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge and understanding of the fundraising sector.
  • Highly effective relationship builder, able to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of fundraising regulation and practices particularly in relation to events and raffles
  • Knowledge of fundraising database software

Qualifications

Desirable

  • Educated to Degree Level. Previous hospital or health related service experience.
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working or volunteering in the charity sector.
  • 2 years fundraising or sales experience.
  • Experience of relationship building with a variety of stakeholders and event organisers.
  • Self-starter and able to prioritise and juggle numerous projects.

Desirable

  • Experience of the effective management of resources and budgets to deliver annual income and expenditure targets.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge and understanding of the fundraising sector.
  • Highly effective relationship builder, able to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of fundraising regulation and practices particularly in relation to events and raffles
  • Knowledge of fundraising database software

Qualifications

Desirable

  • Educated to Degree Level. Previous hospital or health related service experience.

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

Isle of Wight NHS Trust

Address

St Marys

Newport

PO30 5TG


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Isle of Wight NHS Trust

Address

St Marys

Newport

PO30 5TG


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Fundraising and Marketing Manager

Sally Hillyear

sally.hillyear@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

06 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£18,629 to £22,677 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

REF1979O

Job locations

St Marys

Newport

PO30 5TG


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