At a Glance
- Tasks: Build and manage relationships with community supporters and DIY fundraisers.
- Company: Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity, dedicated to making a difference.
- Benefits: 30 days annual leave, flexible working, enhanced pension, and health schemes.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by inspiring and supporting fundraisers for a great cause.
- Qualifications: Excellent communication skills and experience in relationship management.
The predicted salary is between 38371 - 38371 £ per year.
Application Deadline: 30 September 2026
Department: Fundraising
Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract
Location: Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity
Reporting To: Liz Ives
Compensation: £38,371 / year
Description
Do you love working with people and building meaningful relationships? Are you an excellent communicator who thrives in a busy and varied role and takes pride in delivering exceptional supporter stewardship? If so, we'd love to hear from you. We're looking for an organised and proactive individual to build and manage relationships with a portfolio of mid and high-value community supporters, primarily DIY (in aid of) fundraisers who organise their own fundraising events and activities, alongside other community fundraising audiences including Clubs & Groups, In Memory supporters and some patient families, including bereaved families. You'll inspire supporters to maximise their fundraising while ensuring they feel valued, recognised and supported throughout their journey. No two days are the same. You'll work closely with other Senior Executives in the Community Fundraising team, colleagues from across the charity and the Senior Manager to deliver exceptional stewardship, develop new supporter experiences and collaborate on projects that help some of our most committed fundraisers have the biggest possible impact for Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity.
This position is a 12 month fixed term contract role until September 2027.
Salary
The salary for this position is £38,371 per annum and we operate a hybrid working policy of a minimum of 2 days per week in the office. In line with our EDI strategy and Total Reward policy, we calculate our salaries based on benchmarking data across the charity sector. To ensure fairness for existing staff and new joiners, we do not offer salaries above the advertised rate.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of mid and high-value community supporters, primarily DIY fundraisers, alongside other community fundraising audiences including Clubs & Groups, In Memory supporters and some patient families, including bereaved families, building trusted relationships that maximise fundraising and encourage long-term support.
- Deliver personalised stewardship through regular contact, fundraising advice, recognition opportunities and tailored supporter experiences, ensuring every supporter feels valued and supported.
- Identify opportunities to re-engage existing supporters and welcome new high-potential fundraisers into your portfolio.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across fundraising and supporter services to deliver exceptional supporter experiences and identify opportunities for supporters to deepen their involvement with GOSH Charity.
- Support the development and delivery of new stewardship initiatives that help grow community fundraising and enhance the supporter journey.
- Maintain accurate supporter records and contribute to income forecasting and reporting.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple relationships and priorities simultaneously.
- Confident communicator who can tailor their approach to different supporters and identify opportunities to maximise fundraising and engagement.
- Experience using CRM systems and is comfortable maintaining accurate records and using data to inform relationship management.
DBS - note a Basic DBS check is required for this role.
Closing date: 30 September 2026
First round interviews: Online, Monday 5th and Tuesday 6th October 2026
Second round interviews: In person, Monday 12th and Tuesday 13th October 2026
Benefits
- 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
- A flexible approach to working arrangements.
- Access to our enhanced pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Access to various health and wellbeing schemes, including the employee assistance programme.
Senior Fundraising Executive - Community & DIY Fundraising employer: Great Ormond Street Hospital
Great Ormond Street Hospital is an exceptional employer, renowned for its commitment to providing high-quality care to children and families. With a strong focus on professional development, the hospital offers numerous opportunities for staff growth and advancement within a supportive and collaborative work culture. Located in the heart of London, employees benefit from a vibrant environment that fosters innovation and excellence in paediatric healthcare.
Contact Details:
Great Ormond Street Hospital Recruitment Team
