Community Fundraising Manager FTC (Maternity Cover)

Phyllis Tuckwell provides supportive and end of life care for people living with an advanced or terminal illness. Based in Farnham and Guildford, we serve a population of 550,000 across West Surrey and part of North East Hampshire.

We are about to embark on a very exciting time as we build a new hospice. This Community Fundraising Manager role will play an important part in leading a team to deliver the best supporter care to our community as they fundraise for us not only in support of the upcoming Capital Appeal but also to continue to provide the current and ongoing care to our patients.

Community Fundraising Manager FTC (Maternity Cover)

37 hours per week (Part time/flexible hours considered)

Salary: £32,760 - £34,672 per annum WTE based on 37 hours (dependant on experience)

Hybrid working – with a minimum of 2 days a week based in Farnham.

We are looking for a Community Fundraising Manager to come and lead our team of Community Fundraisers in a very exciting year. We are just embarking on building a New Hospice, launching a capital appeal whilst also delivering a very busy community fundraising calendar. There couldn’t be a more exciting time to join us and play a key role in this transformational year!

Are you looking for a fun, varied role, where no two days are the same? Do you love working with the local community, inspiring them into action and leading a team to deliver excellent supporter care? You will need to be enthusiastic, professional, an excellent presenter and a strong leader that can both manage a team, think strategically, and deliver results.

If you would like to find out more before applying, then please do get in touch, I would love to hear from you. Ruth Masters – Head of Fundraising (Community, Corporate & Events)

A full driving licence and car is required for this position.

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience managing a small team to deliver results.
• Have experience in community fundraising management, managing budgets and targets.
• Have the ability to manage conflicting priorities and be adaptable to changing demands on your time.
• Be a natural people person with strong communication skills to engage with a variety of audiences and ages on the phone, face to face and in written comms.
• Be proactive and seek out opportunities to raise awareness and funds.
• Have excellent presentation skills.
• Have experience working with supporters/customers/volunteers to deliver exceptional service and support, with a solution-focused approach.
• Be confident in managing your own time with the ability to work independently with a proactive approach.
• Enjoy building effective relationships with colleagues as part of a lively team.
• Have a flexible approach to working hours as the role involves some evening and weekend working and be prepared to travel across the PT catchment area to maximise fundraiser support.

In return we offer: 

• 6 weeks paid holiday plus public holidays                                                    
• Group Personal Pension Plan (matched contributions to 7.5%)
• Excellent education and training
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Health Cash Plan Scheme
• Staff Benefit Voucher Scheme
• Blue Light Card membership

Further information can be obtained from Ruth Masters, Head of Fundraising.

If you are unable to apply online, application packs are available from HR.

Closing date for receipt of completed applications: Monday 22nd July 2024

This post is subject to a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Phyllis Tuckwell is an Equal Opportunities employer.  We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive culture and welcome applications from all sections of the community.