Corporate Fundraising Lead

Make a Lasting Impact as Corporate Fundraising Lead (12-Months Fixed term Contract)

Salary £34,324 FTE

30 to 37.5 hours per week considered (Hybrid 50/50 home and office)

Ready for a new challenge in the New Year? Make a real difference for children, young people, and their families.

Do you thrive on building authentic relationships with corporate supporters and major donors who share a commitment to making a positive impact?

Are you energised by the chance to be a visible ambassador across supportive regions and communities? Connecting people, organisations, and opportunities to a cause that truly makes a meaningful difference.

If your answer is yes, then come and apply to join our Income Generation Team as a Corporate Fundraising Lead and bring more than just your skills, bring your purpose and authentic self to Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice. You’ll help ensure that babies, children, and young people with life-limiting conditions—and their families—receive the specialist care and support they deserve, wherever and whenever they need.

We’re looking for someone who’s driven by a genuine desire to make an impact that truly matters. You will take ownership for your work, acting with integrity, to strengthen donor relationships, drive strategic corporate partnerships and income. You value individuality, your own and others’ and thrive in a team that celebrates diversity, creativity, continuous improvement and compassion.

About us:

Our vision at Bluebell Wood is for every baby, child and young person with a life limiting condition to access specialist palliative care, where and when they need it. You will join our fantastic team where we all play our part in achieving our vision and creating an incredible culture for everyone.

Why your role matters:

Our uncompromisable support services are wide-ranging and bespoke to each family. We provide symptom management, end-of-life care, post-death care, short breaks, counselling, sibling support groups, music therapy, home visits and more.

We support families across a large geographical area, including South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, North Derbyshire and parts of North Lincolnshire. The hospice is easily accessible from Barnsley, Rotherham, Doncaster, Sheffield and North Notts, making our reach truly regional and inclusive.

Every year, we must raise £6.7 million to keep our doors open, and only 17% comes from government sources. The rest is powered by the generosity and commitment of supporters like you. Your leadership in corporate fundraising will help secure vital resources, build strategic partnerships, and create a sustainable future for our hospice.

The difference you’ll make:

• You’ll be a visible ambassador, connecting businesses and donors to a cause that truly matters.
• You’ll help families access uncompromising care and support, regardless of their circumstances.
• You’ll drive innovation and creativity in fundraising, ensuring Bluebell Wood stands out and thrives.

 The role:

To lead and grow Bluebell Wood’s corporate fundraising income by identifying, cultivating, and stewarding relationships with corporate partners and philanthropic major donors. This role will play a key part in building a robust pipeline of corporate supporters, developing strategic partnerships, and contributing to the long-term sustainability of the hospice’s income. The post-holder will also be a visible ambassador within the regional community, building strong local connections and supporting wider fundraising initiatives.

What You Will Do

Corporate Fundraising & Relationship Development

• Proactively identify and research potential corporate supporters across sectors.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of corporate prospects, ensuring regular communication and relationship nurturing.
• Deliver compelling pitches and proposals that align with corporate CSR objectives and the impactful work of Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice.

 Regional Engagement

• Become the recognised face of fundraising within the catchment area, championing the work of Bluebell Wood.
• Represent the hospice at presentations, talks, and networking events to raise awareness and promote fundraising opportunities.

 Strategic Planning & Collaboration

• Work with the Fundraising Development Manager to identify and engage philanthropic individuals within corporate networks.
• Support the development of bespoke stewardship plans for major donors linked to corporate partnerships.
• Support regional events in collaboration with the Events Fundraiser, contributing to their success both locally and across other areas.

 Income Generation & Promotion

• Promote all areas of fundraising including In Memory, Lottery, Events, and Individual Giving to relevant audiences.
• Contribute innovative and creative ideas for income generation that help Bluebell Wood stand out.
• Adapt approaches to support donors on their journey with Bluebell Wood, fostering connection and enthusiasm.

 Data Management & Compliance

• Ensure all donor interactions are accurately recorded in the CRM system and that all supporters are thanked promptly and appropriately.
• Drive corporate income through data driven insights that align to the strategic Income Generation direction.
• Apply guidance from the Fundraising Regulator and Institute of Fundraising to all fundraising activity.

 What You’ll Bring

Strategic thinker with the ability to plan and prioritise effectively.

• Proven track record of income generation with a creative and innovative approach.
• Proven experience in corporate fundraising, business development, or relationship management.
• Demonstrable success in securing and managing corporate partnerships.
• Experience of working within financial budgets and KPIs
• Knowledge of fundraising regulations, GDPR, and best practice guidelines.
• Knowledge of and ability to use Microsoft Office suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams, plus Zoom Conferencing (to intermediate level)
• Prepared to work evenings and weekends and some unsociable hours
• Full driving licence with access to a reliable vehicle and business insurance cover

Why This Role?

• Immediate impact: Step into a key role and lead from day one.
• Creative freedom: Bring your ideas to life in a supportive, mission-driven environment.
• Professional growth: Gain valuable experience in a fast-paced, high-impact role.

About you:

Our values underpin what we do and how we do it.

To succeed in this role, we are looking for someone who will embody our values, work confidently with key attention to detail, engage with everyone in our hospice, and has an absolute willingness to learn.

What we offer:

In return, we can offer you a fantastic working environment and the following benefits:

• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays with the option to buy and sell
• Employee assistance programme - including mental health care and out of hours GP access
• A commitment to your professional development
• Matched pension scheme of 5% of salary
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Free parking on main site
• Subsidised lunch
• Free tea and coffee
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eligible for NHS Blue Light Card

If you are passionate about making a difference, we cannot wait to hear from you.

Join us and be part of something bigger—where your skills, passion, and purpose create joy, support and comfort for those who need it most. Apply Now

If you would like an informal chat about the role, please do contact Anna Kirk (Fundraising Development Manager) on 01909 393 296, or email anna.kirk@bluebellwood.org 

Download the job description and person specification here.

Please download the job description and person specification for more information and if you think you have what we are looking for, submit your CV and Supporting Statement to recruitment@bluebellwood.org 

Previous applicants need not apply

Closing date: 19th January 2026

Interviews: 3rd February 2026

What else we will need, or you need to know:

• Proof that you have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we cannot support visa sponsorship
• Any successful applicant will require a health check
• An Enhanced DBS Check
• Two references
• All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks

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