The Kirkwood provide specialist palliative care to people affected by a life limiting illness across Kirklees. From the moment a patient receives a diagnosis, specialist palliative care is provided every step of the way - whether in the In-Patient Unit and Support & Therapy Centre in Huddersfield, or in patients’ own homes. They are the only charity providing these vital services in the area.
We are thrilled to be working with The Kirkwood to recruit their new Head of Fundraising. This is a pivotal role focusing on growing and strengthening sustainable income streams, to enable their vital services to continue and allow them to reach more people.
Would you like to utilise your fundraising expertise and lead a passionate, ambitious team? This is a strategic role reporting into the Director of Fundraising and Marketing. As Head of Fundraising, you will be responsible for implementing and delivering the fundraising strategy.
Supporting and motivating a passionate fundraising team, including Community, Events, In Memory and Individual Giving.
Setting, monitoring, analysing and reporting on budgets, and on financial and non-financial performance.
You must have strong knowledge of the charity fundraising landscape, along with relevant legal and regulatory frameworks.
If you have excellent communication skills, and the passion to increase funding to ensure the continued delivery of vital support for people in Kirklees, we would love to hear from you.
Please note that you must hold a full, clean UK driving license and have regular access to a vehicle, insured for business use to apply for this position.
This role is full time, part time hours (4 days per week) or condensed hours will also be considered
The Kirkwood is not just a building, an In-Patient Unit, or a place of care. It is a movement of people united by the belief that everyone affected by a life-limiting illness deserves the very best care - care that improves quality of life, for however long that may be.
Together, they support those in their care to live well and make the most of every single day. The Kirkwood Movement is united behind one common purpose: to Support Life.
The Kirkwood has around 250 dedicated employees in both full and part-time roles, and is fortunate to have the support of over 800 committed volunteers. Striving for Quality and Excellence
Free on-site parking (where available)
High-quality, low-cost meals
Stakeholder pension scheme (NHS pension transferable for current members)
Hospice contributory scheme, including death in service benefits
Access to occupational health services
Childcare voucher scheme
Employee Assistance Programme (for employees and immediate family)
Enhanced sick pay
Discounted health cash plans
If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format such as audio or video upload, or require any adaptations for your initial engagement with us, please contact Jen or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this.
Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.
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