About this role
Job summary
**Please note, this vacancy is for internal applicants only**
Harrogate Hospital & Community Charityis proud to be the officialCharitypartner of Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust.
As an NHSCharity, we work closely with the Trustto fund equipment, training, research andprojectswhich enhance theexperienceof our patients and their families in our acute settings as well as children, young people, and their families across our vast 0-19children and young people public health services.We also support the Trust'shard workingstaff toenable them toenhance the provision of thevery besttreatment and care.
Therole of theCharityManager serves as a vital link connecting the hospital,Charity,localcommunityand businesses.This dynamic rolerequiresextensivefundraisingexpertiseand line management experience, combined with an infectious energy andenthusiasmthat motivates patients, theirfamilies, communitymembersandbroader audiences to championHarrogateHospital& Community as theirCharityof choice.The successful candidate mustdemonstratetheir ability to build strong collaborative relationships to delivermeaningfulfundraising initiatives,activitiesandevents.
Reporting to the Head ofCharity, the successful candidate will join a high performing fundraising team, who will work together to deliver theCharity'snewstrategicambition to doubleitsincome by 2030/31.
Main duties of the job
As Charity Manager you will play a pivotal role in driving life-changing impact across Harrogate Hospital & Community Charity and the Great Start in Life Foundation. You'll lead a passionate team, build powerful relationships, and champion our mission across the Trust and wider community.
In this dynamic role, you will lead and inspire a high-performing fundraising team, nurture key donor and corporate partnerships, and embed a culture of exceptional stewardship. You'll be at the heart of our growth -- developing diverse income streams, delivering major appeals, and shaping compelling stories that connect supporters to the difference their generosity makes.
You'll act as a visible ambassador across hospital sites and the community, building strong relationships with staff, patients, businesses, and local groups to elevate our profile and integrate fundraising into everyday Trust life. Working closely with the Head of Charity, you'll help steer strategic direction, manage budgets responsibly, and ensure all activity meets the highest standards of governance and compliance.
About us
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.
At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!
We offer colleagues:
A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work. Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards. Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service. Please note:
Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application. Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles. All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for more information or contact Yvonne Campbell - [email protected]
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Educated to degree level or equivalent in experience in relevant discipline Understanding of charity governance and policies
Desirable
Professional qualification in fundraising
Experience Essential
Substantial experience of implementing sound supporter retention and development plans to increase affinity and maximise engagement Extensive experience in Fundraising Experience of setting up and or managing donor led fundraising activities and/or committees Experience in managing a team to achieve targets
Desirable
Knowledge and experience of fundraising in a health related field Experience of managing budgets and financial controls Experience of working in at least two of the following areas: community, individual giving, challenges, events, legacies, major donors or corporate Fundraising
Knowledge Essential
Experience of data management using a customer relationship management system Proven track record of delivering strong supporter journeys resulting in repeat giving and increased lifetime value
Skills and Aptitudes Essential
Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to persuade and motivate a range of stakeholders at all levels including; senior managers, clinicians, trustees, members of the public and corporates Organised and able to successfully deliver a number of projects simultaneously Ability to prioritise workload for yourself and for the wider fundraising team, responding and adapting to interruptions and unpredictable circumstances
Desirable
Sound understanding of digital fundraising channels, including the ability to use social marketing techniques, systems and platforms to raise awareness of the charity and fundraising activities Awareness of Data Protection legislation and Institute of Fundraiser Code of Practice
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address Harrogate District Hospital
Lancaster Park Road
Harrogate
HG2 7SX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)