Job Description

We are seeking a Community Fundraising Manager to join the Income Generation Team.

Vacancy type

Paid Vacancy

Function

Fundraising

Location

Field Based

Salary

circa \xc2\xa338,500 (depending on experience)

Contract type

Permanent

Contract hours

Full time

Weekly hours

37.5 hours per week

Closing Date

30/07/2023

Ref No

849

Documents

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About T\xc5\xb7 Hafan

T\xc5\xb7 Hafan is one of the UK\xe2\x80\x99s leading paediatric palliative care charities and offers care, respite and dedicated support to children and young people with life-shortening conditions across Wales. Support is provided to children and their families at our hospice in Sully, in community settings, and in the family home. As a charity we greatly value the input, contribution and commitment of our many volunteers and supporters, without whose support we would not be able to provide the services that we do. Our families describe us as \xe2\x80\x98a lifeline\xe2\x80\x99 as we enable them to create precious memories with their children during their short lives, as well as end of life and beyond.

At T\xc5\xb7 Hafan our care team is dedicated to upholding our vision, purpose, and values, all of which are at the core of all that we do.

Our Vision: A Wales where every child with a life-shortening condition lives a fulfilling life, supported with the compassion and specialist care they and their family need.

Our Purpose: No family should have to face the unimaginable loss of their child alone. With children and families at the heart of all we do, we provide free care and support in our hospice and in the community, offering a lifeline throughout the child\xe2\x80\x99s short life, at end of life, through bereavement and beyond.\xe2\x80\x8b

Our Values: At T\xc5\xb7 Hafan we make a difference by living our values: Demonstrating Compassion, Providing Excellent Service, Working Together and Taking Ownership.

About the role

This is a new role within the Income Generation team at Ty Hafan which will be directly responsible for growing and developing the community fundraising programme at the charity. With the full support of the Head of Fundraising (Corporate, Community and Major Giving), the postholder will take the lead in developing and implementing a community fundraising strategy, with a focus on securing, developing and retaining profitable and mutually beneficial relationships with individuals, community groups and organisations, schools and SMEs. Along with leading and line managing the Regional Fundraisers, the role will be responsible for proactively acquiring new supporters and account managing existing supporters, as well as developing the tools and mechanisms required to deliver long-term, sustainable income growth from community fundraising. The postholder will work with colleagues across the organisation to maximise engagement across communities in Wales.

About you

The successful candidate will have experience of maximising community engagement to deliver significant income and contribution growth, or experience in a similar client or customer facing role, and proven experience of leading and motivating a team. We are looking for someone who can think strategically and turn strategic insights into actionable plans which deliver results. You will be proactive and solutions-focussed, and an excellent relationship builder who can network and build genuine rapport to develop engaging long-term relationships, including developing relationships with the families we support.

The ability to work flexibly to include evenings and weekends, or align working hours with supporter activity is essential.

The benefits of working for T\xc5\xb7 Hafan include:

• Holiday entitlement of 30 days (rising to 32 days with service) plus Bank Holidays
• Life assurance (death in service benefit)
• Wellbeing support - employee assistance program, which provides a range of free services including counselling, financial and legal support
• Unlimited access to a 24/7 online GP as well as a range of other health experts
• Healthcare Cash Plan \xe2\x80\x93 claim back the cost for appointments and treatment such as dental, optical or physio
• Cycle to work scheme
• Technology, mobile phone and will writing schemes
• Discounted gym membership and shopping discounts (including 25% of all purchases from any Ty Hafan Retail shop)

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information. For any queries regarding the role, please email carmel.scott@tyhafan.org.

Tips for candidates \xe2\x80\x93 all applications and interviews will be assessed using the person specification included within the job description.

Please note this role is subject to the outcome of a basic DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check, two satisfactory references and pre-employment medical clearance.

T\xc5\xb7 Hafan is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.

T\xc5\xb7 Hafan