Community Relationship Fundraiser

Join the team as Community Relationship Fundraiser and make a difference!

Ashgate Hospice is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. This means we are committed to inclusive hiring and encourage applicants from all backgrounds.

As a Community Relationship Fundraiser, you'll represent Ashgate Hospice and engage our community throughout North Derbyshire to raise essential funds that enable us to deliver compassionate, specialist care.

Your passion, commitment and knowledge of the Hospice will inspire and attract new donors. You will drive and develop community fundraising initiatives and recruit and support a network of volunteers. 

By building strong relationships with community groups, schools, businesses, and supporters and collaborating with the wider fundraising team you will create long-term givers to the Hospice.

This post will ensure that donors feel valued and are supported throughout their fundraising and understand the impact and importance their donations will make.

Hours: Full time 37.5 hours worked flexibly core hours Monday to Friday but there will be an expectation to work some hours during evenings and weekends. Time in Lieu will be allocated for any hours worked beyond the contracted 37.5 hours.

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver excellent supporter stewardship, ensuring that all donors receive personal acknowledgment of their support and that they understand the impact that their fundraising has

• Identify and attend high-footfall events with a visually appealing pitch and engaging offering   
• Engage schools in fundraising and inspire a young generation of fundraisers
• Offer bespoke support to maximise donor’s fundraising efforts and share regular updates to the difference their fundraising makes 
• Analyse and grow income through community fundraising initiatives
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of charity legislation to ensure all fundraising activity complies with policies and procedures and also the legislative requirements of fundraising, including the Code of Fundraising Practice, Charity Commission requirements and the Charities Act.
• Promote the full range of fundraising initiatives, events and appeals and contribute to all fundraising income streams, i.e the Lottery, Events, Corporate Fundraising

For the full details, you can read the attached job description or give James Branson, Events & Community Fundraising Manager a call on 01246 567250 for an informal chat.

What you’ll bring:

 Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Ability to live the Hospice’s values
• Excellent relationship management skills
• Knowledge of the North Derbyshire community
• Confidence to effectively communicate with a wide range of people 
• Highly organised with the ability to plan and prioritise workload
• Experience of using a database to manage relationships through accurate record keeping
• Flexible approach to working outside of normal working hours (Time in lieu is granted)

About Ashgate:

Ashgate Hospice, based in North Derbyshire, offers free palliative and end of life care for adults with life-limiting or incurable illnesses, including cancer, neurological diseases, and advanced heart, kidney, and lung conditions. Last year, we cared for over 2,400 people. Our aim is to support our patients by keeping them informed, managing their symptoms, and improving their quality of life from diagnosis onwards.

We also provide vital support to the people who are important to them, offering practical assistance and emotional support, including bereavement services.

We’re more than a care provider. We’re a campaigner for sustainable end of life care funding in the UK, and we continually invest in our services and workforce.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do:

• We are compassionate.
• We are a team.
• We are respectful, open, and inclusive.

We value diversity and inclusion and encourage applicants from all backgrounds.

We strive to create a workplace that’s happy, safe, and supportive – and our team seems to agree! In fact, 86% of staff would recommend Ashgate Hospice as an employer.

We know how important wellbeing and work-life balance are, which is why we’re open to flexible work arrangements, including job-sharing.

As part of our team, you’ll have access to training opportunities to help you grow, both personally and professionally. Whether you want to develop in your current role or explore new career paths, we’ll support you every step of the way.

Want to know more about what it’s like to work with us? Visit our website, check out our social media channels, or listen to our podcast, The Life and Death Podcast. It’s a great way to get a sense of the Ashgate team and the difference we make.

Benefits of joining us

At Ashgate, we take care of the people who take care of others. Here are some of the benefits we offer:

• Generous holiday entitlement, with the option to increase it through our Annual Buy and Sell Leave Scheme.
• A flexible working approach to help meet your needs and ours, including options like job-sharing.
• A Cycle to Work scheme and a Tech Benefit scheme to help spread the cost of your next bike or gadget.
• The Westfield Health Cash Plan, giving you money back on treatments like physiotherapy, dental care, and eye tests.
• Free access to Westfield Rewards, with discounts at hundreds of high-street retailers.
• A confidential Employee Assistance Programme, offering free, round-the-clock support when you need it.
• A pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution, helping you save for the future.
• A life assurance scheme, giving peace of mind for you and those important to you, up to age 65.
• A commitment to your personal and professional development, with training opportunities to help you grow.
• Free, on-site parking whenever you're working at the hospice.
• Discounted, onsite café at our Old Brampton site, available to all staff
• A wide range of initiatives to support your wellbeing, and the time out to practice self-care

Ready to make a difference?

To learn more about the role, please contact James Branson at 01246 567250 or email james.branson@ashgatehospice.org.uk.

Please note: Applications must be submitted via the ‘Apply Now’ button on our website. Applications sent directly to HR or the recruiting manager will not be accepted.

Additional information:

• If you're successful, you'll need to complete a DBS check as part of our pre-employment process. You can find more details in the candidate assistant notes.
• As a healthcare provider, we prioritise the safety of our patients, staff, and visitors. That's why we encourage and recommend all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and receive the flu jab—unless there's a compelling reason not too
• If you need any help with the recruitment process, our HR team is here to assist. You can reach them at hr@ashgatehospice.org.uk or call 01246 568 801.

Additional support for candidates

• We’re committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive, fair, and accessible to everyone.
• Reasonable adjustments: We are pleased to offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process for individuals with disabilities, neurodiverse conditions, or long-term health needs.
• Shortlisting commitment: In line with our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion, we guarantee to shortlist any disabled candidate who meets the essential criteria for the role.
• Interview preparation: All shortlisted candidates will receive their interview questions in advance to help you feel fully prepared.

Accessibility resources:

• If you need assistance completing your online application, you can contact the Disability Employment Service/Youth Employment Service by emailing ASCH.Disability.EmploymentProject@derbyshire.gov.uk.
• We encourage you to complete and share your Health Adjustment Passport. This helps us understand any adjustments or support you might need. Even if you choose not to share it, the passport can be a valuable tool for your own benefit.
• You can also access support through the Access to Work scheme. a government initiative designed to help you start or remain in work if you have a health condition or disability. This includes support for the recruitment process. Learn more on the Access to Work webpage

For further guidance or information, these resources may also be helpful:

• Looking for work if you are disabled
• Reed in Partnership, Chesterfield Office: Call 0124 695 6275
• Disability Employment Service, Derbyshire County Council

If you have any questions about adjustments or the recruitment process, please contact our HR team at hr@ashgatehospice.org.uk or call 01246 568 801.