Job Advert
Are you looking for an exciting role in the charity sector?
Would you like to be part of a pro-active charity team?
Are you well motivated, forward thinking, and can adapt quickly to changing priorities?
Do you have experience in community fundraising?
If you have answered yes to the above then this opportunity may just be for you
Dumfries and Galloway Health Endowment Fund is a registered charity that supports the incredible work of our local NHS services, and we are looking for an experienced fundraising officer to help develop our charity fundraising strategy and implement active fundraising within the community.
The post holder will be responsible for assisting in the management of community fundraising, individual donations and corporate activities for the wards, departments and services within NHS Dumfries and Galloway and will be an active member of the charity team.
The fundraising environment is constantly changing and the post holder will need to balance a number of conflicting demands within their day to day duties. Sensitivity, tact and empathy will be required, as fundraisers and donors will often wish to raise money for an area of the hospital which either they or a relative/friend close to them has benefitted from.
We are looking for someone who:
- Enjoys working as part of a small team
- Has a passion for meeting new people and building relationships in a wide variety of areas
- Has an interest in developing fundraising within the NHS
- Has an interest in developing our charity’s profile through social media and web presence, outreach, and making best use of local and national press.
- Is self-motivated and able to work on their own initiative
- Has undertaking successful fundraising campaigns through a several sources such as community fundraising and individual giving; corporate donors; legacy funding; and grant funding from trusts and foundations
- Has experience of working with fundraising CRM databases
- Enjoys organising and growing events
- Has a flexible approach to working hours, as sometimes the role will require evening and weekend working.
Our Mission:
Dumfries and Galloway Health Board Endowment Fund will support the improvement of the health and wellbeing of communities in the area served by NHS Dumfries and Galloway by strategically targeting resources to areas in most need.
Our charity does not replace the NHS but is there to enhance the wonderful care our community receives. Our charity supports a number of community hospitals across the region as well as the main acute hospital based in Dumfries. Dumfries and Galloway is a rural community and many services are provided through our community home teams, again our charity is there to support enhancements to the care provided and enable our staff to go that extra mile.
Although your base will be Mountainhall Treatment Centre in Dumfries we do support hybrid working where appropriate.
If you would like to know more about this new and exciting role please contact:
Nick Mitchell
Telephone: 01387 244673
Email: Nick.mitchell@nhs.scot
TEAMS: nick.mitchell@dg.nhs.scot
Our charity website can be found at www.dghbef.com
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
To find out more about working with NHS Dumfries and Galloway and for an insight into our warm, friendly, beautiful corner of Scotland please visit our Work With Us web pages https://www.nhsdg.co.uk/workwithus/
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INTERNATIONAL NURSES
NHS Dumfries & Galloway are currently unable to support OSCE Training for international nurses for vacancies.
EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY
NHS Dumfries and Galloway is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Dumfries and Galloway welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.
PUBLIC PROTECTION
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RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
NHS Dumfries and Galloway has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by the UK Border Agency. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information on the UK Border Agency’s new points based system that now governs the way individuals from outside the UK can work at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.