Trainee Fundraiser - East Kilbride, United Kingdom - Kilbryde Hospice

Description

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JOB PURPOSE

The role of the Trainee Fundraiser will be to support the wider fundraising team with all aspects of fundraising whilst assisting to make digital content changes for the website, creating social media posts and sharing communications with the followers of the hospice.

The post holder will be a confident communicator, have a willingness to learn and develop their skills within their department through the support of the wider team.

ENVIRONMENT

Kilbryde Hospice provides specialist palliative care services to the people of South Lanarkshire. It is a specialist resource for those individuals receiving palliative care who have particularly complex needs. The Hospice strives to meet the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of patients and carers, offering support in coping with the practical implications of life-limiting illnesses. Staff are required to provide the highest standard of patient-centred care possible, while promoting choice, dignity, self-esteem, and an enhanced quality of life. The Hospice is a Company Limited by guarantee, and a registered charity, and is required by separate and differing legislation to meet finance, governance, and regulatory requirements.


KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• To support the Fundraising & Commercial Manager, Assistant Fundraising Manager, and the Lead Fundraisers in the Community and Corporate team in all aspects of fundraising.
• To assist in making digital content changes for the website, create social media posts and share communications with the followers of the hospice.
• To build and maintain relationships with new and existing supporters, actively and strategically building connections and partnerships within our community.
• To maintain the upkeep of our donor database.
• To assist with the planning, organisation, and delivery of new and existing Kilbryde Hospice events. This includes advanced preparations, ontheday support, and pre/post event administration.
• To use creative flair to create and develop new and costeffective fundraising events and campaigns.
• Any other relevant duties as required by the Fundraising & Commercial Manager.

KNOWLEDGE, TECHNICAL SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential:

• Excellent interpersonal, presentation and negotiation skills to convey information in a variety of formats to a variety of audiences.
• Sound working knowledge of the Microsoft Office packages (specifically Word, Outlook and Excel).
• Ability to manage own workload, excellent personal organisation, and the ability to prioritise with a creative and constructive approach to challenges and opportunities.
• Friendly, outgoing manger, with the ability and confidence to develop and sustain longterm working relationships with people at all levels.
• A willingness to learn and develop own skills in fundraising.
• Prepared to work unsocial hours as required.
• Knowledge of WordPress, social media platforms and general marketing

Desirable:

• Full UK driving license and access to own vehicle.
• Experience of donor databases, specifically eTapestry.
• Experience dealing with the public.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF ALL EMPLOYEES

• Have a good understanding and comply with relevant Kilbryde Hospice Policies and Procedures at all times.
• Kilbryde Hospice is committed to encouraging volunteering throughout the organisation and as such the post holder will be expected to support and work effectively with volunteers.
• All staff are required to comply with the obligation of confidentiality relating to personal information that could identify individuals. Current Data Protection Legislation, GDPR (2018), safeguards the handling of information held in both electronic and manual filing systems and it is the duty of all staff employed by Kilbryde Hospice to uphold the principles of the legislation.
• All employees of Kilbryde Hospice must be aware of infection prevention and control policies and are expected to follow them at all times. Any breach of infection control policies which places patients, visitors or colleagues at risk may result in disciplinary action.
• The post holder is required to familiarise him/herself with and comply with the Kilbryde Hospice Health & Safety policies.
• The post holder must at all times carry out duties and responsibilities with regard to the Kilbryde Hospice Code of Conduct.
• Kilbryde Hospice operates a strict nonsmoking policy in the hospice or Hairmyres hospital grounds.
• The postholder must at all times carry out his/her responsibilities in line with Kilbryde Hospice Dignity at Work and Equal Opportunities Policy.

Review of Job Description

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
£21,100.00 per year


Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Bereavement leave
• Canteen
• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• Onsite parking
• Sick p