Community Fundraiser

Job Title: Community FundraiserSalary: 30k Team: Supporter Engagement / FundraisingHours: 37.5 hours per weekLocation: Shooting Star House (Hampton) & WFH (Hybrid)About Shooting Star Children’s HospicesWe have an exciting opportunity for a Community Fundraiser to join our team at Shooting Star Children’s Hospices.Shooting Star Children’s Hospices provides specialist care and support to families who have a baby, child or young person with a life-limiting condition, or who have been bereaved. Rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission, we support families across Surrey, north-west London and south-west London from diagnosis to end of life and throughout bereavement with a range of nursing, practical, emotional and medical care.At the heart of what we do are our dedicated staff; their exceptional commitment and professionalism means every family has the opportunity to make every moment count.It’s a great time to join Shooting Star Children’s Hospices as we have exciting plans for expansion and further enhancing our services to support even more families in need. If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a team dedicated to raising vital funds and awareness in the community, we’d love to hear from you.About the roleWe are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Community Fundraiser to join our Community Fundraising team. Community is at the heart of Shooting Star Children’s Hospices, and our community fundraising team play a vital role in building relationships and raising funds across our community and catchment. As a Community Fundraiser you will enjoy working with people and supporting the community to maximise, they’re fundraising efforts for Shooting Star.Shooting Star Children’s Hospices is a leading children’s hospice charity caring for babies, children and young people with life-limiting conditions, and their families. We support families across Surrey and London from diagnosis to end of life and throughout bereavement with a range of nursing, practical, emotional and medical care.As a key member of our Community Fundraising team, you will work closely with the Senior Public Fundraising Manager and Head of Supporter Engagement on new and existing fundraising activities, helping to maintain and develop existing relationships and work proactively to identify new contacts and opportunities for development. This is an exciting role, in a growing team within a charity that makes a huge impact across our communities. We would welcome applications from candidates who have demonstrable experience in fundraising, marketing or sales, or transferable relationship management skills.The post will be based at the hospice in Hampton, but you may need to travel extensively throughout Shooting Star Children’s Hospices catchment area and therefore it is essential you are a car owner and driver.You may be required to attend events and meetings throughout the catchment area during weekends, early mornings or evenings and you should be prepared for this. What we offerIn return you will receive a competitive salary along with a range of benefits, which include: Pension schemeNHS Pension Scheme (for eligible employees) or our stakeholder pension scheme, with up to 7% employer contributionsAnnual leave27 days plus Bank Holidays rising with length of service2 weeks paid sabbatical leave after 5, 10 and 15 years’ serviceContractual benefits Generous sick pay scheme Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave payFlexible working arrangementsDeath in service benefits Reimbursed professional membership fees Eye care Employee referral schemeBlue Light discount cardHealth and wellbeing Employee Assistance Programme Occupational Health Mindfulness sessionsCycle to work scheme Mental Health First AidersNutritionally balanced meals at Christopher’s (free for employees) and free fruit at our Hampton siteSafeguardingWe are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Also, we are committed to equal opportunities and consider all applicants to be in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Employment is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and a DBS check.Equality, diversity and inclusionShooting Star Children’s Hospice is committed to inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that getting things right is critical for us to live our organisation’s values: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence.We are always trying to improve our way of working to be more inclusive and equal. Our vision is for Shooting Star Children’s Hospice to be a place where people of all backgrounds, groups and communities feel welcomed to work and volunteer.Please contact laura.whittle@shootingstar.org.uk if you have any questions about this role.To apply, please send a cover letter and curriculum vitae outlining how your experience meets the criteria set out in the person specification. Download Full Job description