The Community Fundraiser will be responsible for generating, growing and maintaining local engagement and will frequently be the face of the Charity. Providing a friendly, inspiring and responsive service to donors, fundraisers and other supporters. The role also involves raising vital funds, creating engaging communications and content align with ROCs strategic goals.
The ideal candidate will be confident, driven and work well under pressure. Have excellent communication skills and be self-motivated. Be able to meet deadlines and establish new fundraising ideas in an ever changing and challenging charity environment.
The post holder will require an understanding of fundraising and have considerable energy and enthusiasm to inspire the community, patients, and visitors to choose ROC as their preferred charity.

Alongside this they will be able to effectively liaise with internal and external stakeholders and have comprehensive organisational skills to deliver against their KPIs.

• Meeting, supporting, and thanking individuals in the community to carry out their own fundraising events in support of the Charity.
• Identifying new income opportunities by developing a programme of internal and external fundraising events and activities.
• Work closely with the communications team to ensure Charity presence at various external Trust events.
• Work alongside the Communications Team to identifying publicity opportunities and supply information for press releases and marketing where necessary.
• Develop new and build on existing relationships with donors and supporters including patients, families, governors, local schools, community groups & associations and other charitable organisations.
• Build and maintain relationships with members of staff at all levels, gaining their support and co-operation in channelling all fundraising activities via the Charity to ensure a consistent and planned approach for fundraising communication.
• To communicate in person, in writing and by telephone with donors, supporters and staff.
• To provide support to and to communicate sensitively with ‘in memory of’ donors and fundraisers.
• Be able to persuade and negotiate to generate support from corporates and trustees.

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally.
Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we’re always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team.
The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work.
We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. Flexible working requests will be considered.
The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.
If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you.

PLANNING AND ORGANISATION:

Event management and coordinating activities for charity events will play a part in this role and a reasonable amount of planning is required. This will involve close management of budgets, good logistical management skills, and an ability to work with a variety of individuals effectively.
Ensuring appropriate co-ordination across different fundraising activities and delivering agreed income targets.
The post holder may be required to support the Grants and Trust consultant with community research to aid the completion of funding applications.
The post holder may be required to support/cover for the Fundraising/ Charity Manager at corporate presentations to gain key Charity support within the business community.
Distributing promotional materials out in the community with regular and prompt follow up conversations.
To develop a plan for local corporate fundraising and to build new and maintain existing relationships with local companies.
The post holder will be required to write details of community initiatives with the team to be added to the Charity website and social media channels.
To assist in the development and implementation of procedures and guidelines related to charity.
This role will also develop a strong ROH presence at external events such as the Great Birmingham Run, organising related activities and providing expertise in recruiting participants and supporting them.
There will be a need to create both online and printed materials to support fundraising activities. The post holder will need to order and manage a variety of printed information in support of fundraising
To assist in the preparation, planning and execution of smaller appeals, setting budgets and agreeing income streams through communication with the appropriate ward or department.
Responsible for handling donations from a variety of sources (for all payment types) as and when required in line with Trust policy. Ensuring appropriate processing and entering of donations onto the fundraising database.

General

• The work pattern can be unpredictable, due to the nature of fundraising and events – there will be a requirement to work evenings and weekends in some cases. Flexibility is required and time in lieu will be honoured.

Work independently and as part of a team, seeking clarification from management only when necessary.

• The postholder will have the ability to effectively operate Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and online databases. Appropriate training will be provided for any bespoke database.

The post holder is unlikely to have many occasions when they are exposed to emotional circumstances, but it is worth being aware of patients’ circumstances and experiences when talking to them.

• This is not an exhaustive list of duties, and a regular review will take place with the postholder as part of their ongoing development and performance management.

Please refer the Job description for details