Job summaryThe Fundraising Manager will be on the front line of the Charity helping the Charity to achieve its aim of becoming the 'charity of choice' in the Wirral borough. As part of a small team, the post-holder will also be involved in supporting the general work of the Charity and other income streams.The post-holder is an employee of Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust ('the Trust'), and WUTH Charity is a wholly owned Trust subsidiary.The post holder will occasionally work on projects which bring income directly to the Trust, not via the Charity.Main duties of the jobCommunicating operations of the charity, and any legislative, good practice, and/or governance changes to senior leaders and forums, including to the Director of People Experience, the Executive leads, and the Board's Charitable Funds Committee.Writing and/or presenting reports at least quarterly to the Director of People Experience, the Executive leads, and the Board's Charitable Funds Committee.Leading meetings with, and presenting to, community organisations and businesses.Building strong relationships with hospital staff at all levels, and others in the health & social care system, to share the vision for the Charity, and build strong networks of supporters.Answering ad-hoc queries about the Charity from internal or external sources.Influencing, motivating and persuading others to fundraise, sponsor and/or give.Providing excellent donor care at all times, and communicating with donors in a professional and clear manner, taking into account potential sensitive or personal circumstances and balancing requests with the requirements of processes and controls.Creating communication and marketing materials for the Charity. This could include writing content for webpages, printed materials (e.g., fundraising literature) and/or information for staff, patients and carers.Confidently using social media to help build and nurture a strong community of supporters.About usAll new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further information regarding the Fundraising Manager role, please refer to the detailed job description and person specificationPerson SpecificationQualifications, Specific Experience & TrainingEssentialQualified to relevant degree level or equivalentDesirableEvidence of continuous professional developmentMembership of a professional bodyKnowledge and SkillsEssentialPrevious Line management experienceProven track record in achieving financial targets and key objectivesSubstantial experience of managing conflicting priorities to deliver high quality results to deadlinesExperience of working with and delivering effective communications for fundraising activities and partnershipsExperience of effectively using social mediaKnowledge of charity sector, including governance. (F/I) 20. Microsoft OfficeKnowledge of online fundraising platforms (JustGiving etc.)Knowledge of information governance (DPA / GDPR)DesirablePrevious experience of legacy givingPrevious experience of Charity retailDemonstrable experience of growing the supporter base for community and events fundraisingExperience of NHS CharitiesExperience in fundraising database management, and in particular, HarlequinExperience in marketingPersonal AttributesEssentialCommunications - excellent written and verbal skillsKnowledge and SkillsEssentialPrevious Experience in the creation, submission and presentation of reports required for Charitable Funds CommitteePrevious experience working within community and events fundraising, including planning and risk assessment / managementDesirableKnowledge of NHS CharityKnowledge of Harlequin CRMKnowledge of local fundraising opportunities e.g. community groups etcPersonal AttributesEssentialExceptional interpersonal skills, and ability to build strong relationships with individuals and groupsAbility to focus on impact and deliver outstanding results with frequent interruptionsAbility to motivate & engage with volunteers and mobilise them toward fundraising activitiesWell organised, with excellent planning skills, able to prioritise work for self and others. Ability to manage own workload under supervision, meeting targets and strict deadlinesEntrepreneurial and innovative approach with an ability to identify and act upon opportunitiesProblem-solving skills, with the ability to develop new approaches by analysing a range of different optionsAttention to detail, with a methodical and thorough approachAble to handle confidential information and adopt tact, diplomacy and sensitivity where necessaryIT expertise, with accurate / speedy inputting / keyboard skillsOther RequirementsEssentialFlexible/adaptable approachAbility to deal with emotionally difficult situations, such as patient stories and bereaved donorsMotivated and professional mannerAbility to work as part of a team and contribute to overall team effectivenessAbility engage in moderate physical effort including setting up displays, and to travel between hospital sites and across the WirralDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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).Employer detailsEmployer nameWirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS TrustAddressArrowe Park HospitalArrowe Park RoadUptonCH49 5PEEmployer's websitehttps://www.wuth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)