Community Fundraiser - Coventry

Community Fundraiser – Coventry

Could you be the next member of the Zoe’s Place fundraising team?

We are looking for a community fundraiser to join our friendly team based out of our Coventry hospice. You’ll be there for local people who are fundraising for the Trust along with leading our volunteer team. As we head into the new year, you’ll be joining the team at an exciting time having lots of new fundraising opportunities crammed into 2025

About Zoe’s Place Baby Hospice:

Zoe’s Place Baby Hospice is dedicated to providing specialized care and support to babies and infants facing life-limiting and life-threatening conditions. Our hospice offers respite, palliative, and end-of-life care to these young patients, while also providing invaluable support to their families. As a registered charity, we are proud to offer all our services free of charge at the point of delivery, making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.

Team Environment:

Zoe’s Place is a friendly, vibrant, and positive place to work. We are driven by a shared passion for providing exceptional care and support.

Experience and skills –

• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills

• Demonstrable experience of working on several projects at one given time

• Experience of working towards a target or deadline

• Strong negotiating and influencing skills; excellent verbal, written and presentation skills

• Knowledge of Coventry and Warwickshire is an distinct advantage

Administration and pipeline –

• Use our fundraising CRM and in line with GDPR to ensure accurate and timely recording of stewardship.

• Working with an income pipeline, ensure accurate and timely financial forecasting, identifying risk to income and mitigating accordingly.

Collaborative working

• Work closely and collaboratively with the Marketing Coordinator to create engaging social media posts and other fundraising materials

• Develop strong working relationships with the wider Coventry, marketing fundraising and Coventry clinical team.

• Maintain effective communication and collaboration with other members of staff in order to ‘cross sell’ and maximise fundraising opportunities.

General and Additional Responsibilities –

• The post holder will be required to work occasional evenings and weekends to meet the business needs of the role for which time off in lieu will be agreed.

• To comply with all Hospice policies, including but not limited to GDPR compliance, confidentiality and Health & Safety.

• Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by the Head of Fundraising, Director or Executive Trustee.

• This job description sets out the key task and responsibilities of the post and is not intended to be comprehensive. It is essential that it is regarded with a degree of flexibility to meet the changing needs of the organisation and general business need.

For an informal chat please contact Lisa Harrison – Byrne on 02476361675. To apply please send a cover letter and current CV stating how your skills align with the job description to lisa.harrison-byrne@zoes-place.org.uk

Please no contact from agencies.

closing date 17:00 29^th January 2025

Interviews taking place 3^rd February 2025 in Coventry

Hours: 35 per week

Salary: £26,000 to £28,000 per annum

Based at: Zoe’s Place Baby Hospice Coventry

Responsible to: Head of Fundraising