Closing Date: 15.06.25
Shortlisting to take place in the week following closing date: commencing 16.06.25
Interview expected to take place 07.07.25
Bradford Hospitals Charity is proud to be the official charity partner of Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. As an NHS charity, we work closely with our Trust to fund equipment, training, research and projects which enhance the experience of patients and their families. We also support our hard-working staff to ensure they provide the very best treatment and care. The charity is one of 250 NHS Charities in the UK which together give over £1Million back to the NHS daily. Everything the charity provides is over and above what the NHS alone can provide.
The Head of Fundraising serves as a vital link connecting the hospital, charity, local community & businesses. This dynamic role requires extensive fundraising expertise and line management experience, combined with infectious energy and enthusiasm that motivates patients, community members, and broader audiences to champion Bradford Hospitals’ Charity as their charity of choice. The successful candidate must demonstrate their ability to build strong collaborative relationships to deliver impactful fundraising initiatives, activities, and events.
Reporting to the Charity Director, the successful candidate will join a newly formed Senior Leadership Team who will work together to establish and lead a comprehensive fundraising and communications function for the Trust’s charity, working collaboratively with volunteers and staff members. They will develop and implement a long-term fundraising strategy that maximises donations, legacies and gifts, ensuring the charity achieves its ambitious objectives.
The role involves spearheading major fundraising appeals and campaigns, whilst working with a dedicated and passionate team to orchestrate high-impact events and activities that not only generate substantial funds but also significantly enhance the charity’s visibility and reputation alongside that of the Trust.
All activities will be conducted in full compliance with both Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust standards and the Institute of Fundraising Codes of Conduct and Best Practice, ensuring the highest professional and ethical standards are maintained.
In pursuing these duties the successful candidate will ensure compliance with the NHS Constitution (details of which can be found at the following websites) www.nhsemployers.org or www.dh.gov.uk/nhsconstitution )
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
We value people
We are one team
We care
We’re keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

Strategic Leadership & Relationship Development
As a key member of the senior leadership team, the post holder will collaborate with fellow SLT members to develop and implement a long-term fundraising and communications strategy with measurable targets and a clear plan to deliver growth.

Display excellent leadership qualities, providing day to day management of the volunteers & fundraising team and volunteers. Delivering exceptional performance & maintaining a positive working environment.

• Build and manage a high performing fundraising team, s upporting their development via annual appraisals, objective setting, training opportunities & regular 1-1s.

Provide regular reports to the Charity Director and governance bodies.
Build and maintain relationships with high-net-worth donors, corporate partners, and key stakeholders, connecting them with relevant hospital projects where the greatest impact can be made.
Embed a culture of relationship building and exemplary donor stewardship across the fundraising team to ensure retention and growth of the donor base.
Diversify income streams within the Charity with a focus on relationship fundraising, in memory giving and legacies.
Trust and Community Engagement
Maintain a visible presence across all hospital sites, building strong relationships with clinical teams, staff members, and hospital leadership to integrate fundraising into the Trust’s culture.
Work with the SLT and Charity Director to position Bradford Hospitals’ Charity as a destination charity of choice for supporters both internally and externally through strategic engagement, exceptional stewardship, and compelling storytelling to drive fundraising.
Develop and nurture relationships with community groups, local businesses, and regional stakeholders to establish a robust external support network and enhance the charity’s profile across Bradford and the surrounding areas.
Collaborative Management
Work effectively alongside the Head of Communications and Marketing and Head of Special Projects as part of the Charity Director’s senior leadership team to ensure aligned strategic direction and maximised opportunities.
Collaborate with the Head of Special Projects on capital campaigns, including the £3m Neonatal Unit Capital Campaign, ensuring integrated approaches and shared expertise, in line with the SLT & Charity Director’s vision.

Manage and review the fundraising operational budget, giving regular financial reports to Charity Governance Committee and liaising with the Finance Team to ensure the budget is managed within appropriate financial protocols.

• Work with Finance colleagues to ensure effective financial and governance management of the income and pipeline is in place.

Income Generation & Management
Meet and strive to exceed annual fundraising targets set with the Charity Director while ensuring positive return on investment. Use diverse fundraising approaches to develop both existing and new income streams:

Develop and collaborate with the SLT to manage major fundraising appeals (exceeding £1m)

• Work alongside the Head of Special Projects to create bids and applications for funding, and work in partnership with other charitable organisations on joint bids that meet the charity’s needs.

Establish and coordinate regular giving programmes, including the staff lottery and MicroHive platform to engage supporters through convenient, ongoing regular contributions
Deliver high-quality fundraising events
Develop and sensitively manage a Grateful Patient programme, working closely with clinical teams to identify appropriate opportunities for patients and families to support the charity following positive experiences of care
Support in-memory donations with appropriate sensitivity and compassion, providing meaningful ways for families to honour loved ones while supporting future patient care .

Build and nurture the Legacy programme through thoughtful engagement and stewardship, ensuring long-term sustainability to ensure the future growth of the Charity

• To develop and manage effective administrative processes to support relationship management utilising data from the Donorfy CRM to make informed decisions
• Providing excellent ongoing stakeholder/donor management and fundraising experience to ensure good retention of donors and growth of the donor base. Providing good stewardship by ensuring donors are thanked promptly and appropriately, from personal letters to media coverage, and ensure donors receive feedback on the impact of their donations.

Communications & Ambassador Programme
Work closely with the Head of Communications and Marketing to develop compelling fundraising materials and create powerful impact stories, as directed by the Charity Director. Deliver talks and presentations to various audiences to promote the charity’s work.
Champion Bradford Hospitals’ Charity across the Trust, developing a network of staff Charity Ambassadors. Represent the organisation at external events and foster collaboration with other NHS Charities, supporting the Charity Director’s engagement strategy.
Operational Excellence
Ensure all fundraising activities comply with relevant legislation and best practice standards, reporting regularly to the Charity Director. Maintain comprehensive supporter data in line with GDPR requirements. Manage fundraising budgets effectively.
Collaborate with Finance colleagues to ensure proper governance and financial management of income. Produce high-quality impact reports for funders and stakeholders in conjunction with the SLT and the Charity Director