Job summary
Are you a creative communicator and passionate fundraiser who thrives on making a real difference? We're looking for aFundraising & Communications Manager (Maternity Cover) to help us grow income and awareness for LATCH Welsh Children's Cancer Charity. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape our fundraising and communications efforts, build meaningful relationships, and amplify the voices of the families we support. If you're motivated, emotionally intelligent, and ready to hit the ground running, then this could be the role for you. What We're Looking For
- A confident and collaborative fundraiser and communicator with proven experience in income generation and/or marketing roles.
- Someone who thriveson building relationships with supporters, donors, families, and partners.
- A creative thinkerwith excellent storytelling and writing skills.
- A natural organiser, able to manage multiple priorities and projects with calm and clarity.
- Passionate aboutthe work of LATCH and the difference we make for families across Wales.
What We Offer - A flexible, supportive and close-knit team environment.
- Access to NHS benefits, including generous annual leave, pension scheme, wellbeing support, and professional development opportunities.
- The opportunity to build lasting connections and see first-hand the difference your work makes to families affected by childhood cancer.
Main duties of the job
What You'll Do - and the Skills That Will Help You Succeed: Fundraising & Income Generation
- Deliver and manage fundraising across key income streams including corporate partnerships, individual giving, events, and major donors.
- Plan and lead events and fundraising campaigns, bringing strong project management skills and creativity to everything you do.
- Build and nurturerelationships with supporters, fundraisers, and volunteers, using your empathy and communication skills to create lasting connections.
- Develop clear andengaging donor journeys that inspire ongoing support.
- Use your analytical skills to manage budgets, maximise Gift Aid, and evaluate fundraising performance.
Communications & Marketing - Be a strong storyteller, creating content that raises awareness and deepens engagement across social media, newsletters, and the website.
- Workconfidently across digital platforms, maintaining and updating web and social channels.
- Be a compelling face for LATCH, representing the charity at events, cheque presentations, and public speaking engagements.
- Collaborate with the wider team to gather powerful case studies and ensure ethical, dignified storytelling.
Compliance & Data - Keep accurate, compliant records using Beacon CRM.
- Ensure all fundraising activity meets Charity Commission, Fundraising Regulator, and GDPR standards.
- Contribute to policy development and continuous improvement, bringing attention to detail and a commitment to best practice.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents
LATCH Welsh Childrens Cancer Charitysupports children and young people under the care of the Paediatric Oncology and Haematology Unit at the Childrens Hospital for Wales. We provide vital emotional support, practical help, financial grants, family breaks, accommodation, and much more. In 2024, LATCH supported over 155 families and 500 individuals, delivered nearly 1,800 nights of free accommodation, and awarded over £320,000 in direct financial support. All of this is made possible thanks to the passion of our small team and the generosity of our incredible supporters. We work side by side every daysharing ideas, celebrating each others successes, and pulling together to support families when they need it most. Though part of Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, and benefiting from NHS terms and conditions, we operate like a small charity: close-knit, agile, and full of heart. Benefits of working with us include:
- NHS Pension Scheme
- 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
- Access to NHS wellbeing and employee assistance programmes
- Access to training and development
- A meaningful role where your contribution is visible and appreciated
About Cardiff and Vale University Health Board As one of the UKs largest integrated Health Boards, Cardiff and Vale UHB serves a population of over 500,000 and delivers over 100 specialist services. Our mission is Caring for People, Keeping People Well.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents
LATCH Welsh Childrens Cancer Charitysupports children and young people under the care of the Paediatric Oncology and Haematology Unit at the Childrens Hospital for Wales. We provide vital emotional support, practical help, financial grants, family breaks, accommodation, and much more. In 2024, LATCH supported over 155 families and 500 individuals, delivered nearly 1,800 nights of free accommodation, and awarded over £320,000 in direct financial support. All of this is made possible thanks to the passion of our small team and the generosity of our incredible supporters. We work side by side every daysharing ideas, celebrating each others successes, and pulling together to support families when they need it most. Though part of Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, and benefiting from NHS terms and conditions, we operate like a small charity: close-knit, agile, and full of heart. Benefits of working with us include:
- NHS Pension Scheme
- 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
- Access to NHS wellbeing and employee assistance programmes
- Access to training and development
- A meaningful role where your contribution is visible and appreciated
About Cardiff and Vale University Health Board As one of the UKs largest integrated Health Boards, Cardiff and Vale UHB serves a population of over 500,000 and delivers over 100 specialist services. Our mission is Caring for People, Keeping People Well.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A track record of successful fundraising in ideally two or more of the following income streams: oTrusts and Foundations oMajor Donors oCorporate Partnerships oCommunity/Challenges and events oIndividual Giving - regular giving/campaigns and appeals
Desirable
- Fundraising or marketing related qualification
Experience
Essential
- A track record of successful fundraising in ideally two or more of the following income streams: oTrusts and Foundations oMajor Donors oCorporate Partnerships oCommunity/Challenges and events oIndividual Giving - regular giving/campaigns and appeals
- Knowledge and experience of delivering effective communication to build audiences, e.g., through newsletters, webpages, social media platforms, PR.
- Experience of management and leadership on communication, engagement and fundraising within a charitable organisation.
- Understanding of, and experience in prospect research and developing new donor relationships.
- Experience of using a wide range of online and written communications and engagement channels and techniques.
- Demonstrable project management experience.
Desirable
- Experience of working within a health charity.
- Experience of working within NHS Wales.
- Experience of having developed and implemented communication and engagement plans around complex issues.
- Experience of video editing.
- Experience of working with volunteers.
Skills
Essential
- Strong IT and digital skills including CRM database, MS365 including SharePoint and Teams, Social Media Channels, Word Press.
- Excellent ability to creatively write a range of materials suitable for different audiences and present it in an engaging and appropriate form.
- Proven ability to engage, persuade, inspire and support people to undertake fundraising activities.
- Target-focused with proven experience in delivering to income targets.
- Excellent research and analytical skills.
- Commitment to ethical fundraising, equality and diversity.
- Good time management skills, able to work in an organised way, under pressure, meeting deadlines.
Desirable
- Understanding of the Welsh charity landscape.
- Experience of having developed and implemented communication and engagement plans around complex issues
- Ability to speak Welsh.
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of a range of communications disciplines, including media relations, digital engagement and internal communications.
- Excellent understanding and knowledge of charitable fundraising, charity commission and information and financial governance.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Collaborative working style, a team player, with high levels of empathy and ability to work sensitively with people. Consistently exhibits a positive attitude and respect for others
- Approachable, inclusive and adaptable.
- Energetic, determined and focused.
- Resilient with the ability to cope with high levels of pressure and a fast-paced environment. Self-motivated, highly organised.
- Focused and results oriented and can lead and deliver through others.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A track record of successful fundraising in ideally two or more of the following income streams: oTrusts and Foundations oMajor Donors oCorporate Partnerships oCommunity/Challenges and events oIndividual Giving - regular giving/campaigns and appeals
Desirable
- Fundraising or marketing related qualification
Experience
Essential
- A track record of successful fundraising in ideally two or more of the following income streams: oTrusts and Foundations oMajor Donors oCorporate Partnerships oCommunity/Challenges and events oIndividual Giving - regular giving/campaigns and appeals
- Knowledge and experience of delivering effective communication to build audiences, e.g., through newsletters, webpages, social media platforms, PR.
- Experience of management and leadership on communication, engagement and fundraising within a charitable organisation.
- Understanding of, and experience in prospect research and developing new donor relationships.
- Experience of using a wide range of online and written communications and engagement channels and techniques.
- Demonstrable project management experience.
Desirable
- Experience of working within a health charity.
- Experience of working within NHS Wales.
- Experience of having developed and implemented communication and engagement plans around complex issues.
- Experience of video editing.
- Experience of working with volunteers.
Skills
Essential
- Strong IT and digital skills including CRM database, MS365 including SharePoint and Teams, Social Media Channels, Word Press.
- Excellent ability to creatively write a range of materials suitable for different audiences and present it in an engaging and appropriate form.
- Proven ability to engage, persuade, inspire and support people to undertake fundraising activities.
- Target-focused with proven experience in delivering to income targets.
- Excellent research and analytical skills.
- Commitment to ethical fundraising, equality and diversity.
- Good time management skills, able to work in an organised way, under pressure, meeting deadlines.
Desirable
- Understanding of the Welsh charity landscape.
- Experience of having developed and implemented communication and engagement plans around complex issues
- Ability to speak Welsh.
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of a range of communications disciplines, including media relations, digital engagement and internal communications.
- Excellent understanding and knowledge of charitable fundraising, charity commission and information and financial governance.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Collaborative working style, a team player, with high levels of empathy and ability to work sensitively with people. Consistently exhibits a positive attitude and respect for others
- Approachable, inclusive and adaptable.
- Energetic, determined and focused.
- Resilient with the ability to cope with high levels of pressure and a fast-paced environment. Self-motivated, highly organised.
- Focused and results oriented and can lead and deliver through others.
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).
