Fundraiser
Fundraiser
Welcome from Stuart Richardson
Chief Executive
Thank you for your interest in joining Bury Hospice. We are entering an exciting period of innovation, and there has never been a more meaningful time to join us. Our mission goes beyond care — it is about offering comfort, dignity and hope to people and families when they need it most. Every person who joins our organisation helps strengthen that mission and shapes the future of hospice care in Bury.
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Fundraising Officer to join our Fundraising Team. This is a varied and rewarding role where you will support fundraising across community, events, corporate partnerships and individual giving.
You will act as a key point of contact for supporters, providing excellent care, building strong relationships and helping people find the right way to support the hospice.
What you will be doing
Deliver a range of fundraising activities and campaigns
Build relationships with supporters, community groups and local businesses
Support hospice and community-led events
Provide excellent supporter care and engagement
Monitor performance and identify opportunities to grow income
About you
A confident communicator who enjoys working with people
Well organised with the ability to manage a varied workload
Experience in fundraising, events, sales, marketing or a similar role
Positive, proactive and passionate about making a difference
If you would like to find out more or have any questions, please contact people@buryhospice.org.uk.
Wishing you the very best of luck with your application.
Stuart Richardson
About Bury Hospice
Bury Hospice provides compassionate, specialist palliative and end-of-life care to people and families across the Bury community. Our values of compassion, dignity, respect, excellence and collaboration guide everything we do.
Mission, Vision and Values
Mission: To provide exceptional holistic care to those facing life-limiting illness.
Vision: A community where everyone receives the care they need, when they need it.
Values: Compassion • Dignity • Respect • Excellence • Collaboration
Employee Benefits
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Hybrid working arrangements, with a mix of on-site and remote working depending on organisational needs
Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Free on-site parking
On site café available to staff
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and supporting statement to people@buryhospice.org.uk. Include a short summary of how your experience meets the role criteria and why you would like to join the Bury Hospice team.
Our closing date is Friday $1 0 ^ { \mathrm { t h } }$ July 2026
Full Job Description
Job Title: Fundraiser
Reports to: Head of Fundraising and Business Development
Location: Bury Hospice, Rochdale Old Road, BURY, BL9 7RG
Direct Reports: Responsibility for a group of volunteers
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (flexibility required, including evenings and weekends)
Salary: £28,500 - £32,640
Purpose of Role
To develop and deliver a varied programme of fundraising activity across a range of income streams including community, events, corporate partnerships and individual giving.
The post holder will act as a gateway to fundraising activity at Bury Hospice, enabling supporters to engage in a way that works for them, while building strong relationships and delivering excellent supporter care.
You will work collaboratively with colleagues to grow income, identify new opportunities and ensure supporters feel valued, informed and motivated to continue their support.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
1. Fundraising Delivery
Support the delivery of fundraising activity across community, events, corporate and individual giving
Contribute to achieving income targets and agreed objectives
Help plan and deliver a calendar of fundraising campaigns and events
Identify opportunities to develop new income streams and supporter relationships
Build and maintain a pipeline of supporters and fundraising opportunities
2. Supporter Engagement & Care
Build strong, positive relationships with supporters, community groups and corporate partners
Provide excellent supporter care, ensuring all supporters feel valued and understand the impact of their support
Act as a key point of contact, offering guidance, encouragement and support
Provide a range of fundraising options so supporters can engage in ways that suit them
Represent Bury Hospice through talks, presentations and local networking opportunities
3. Events, Community & Corporate Fundraising
Support the planning and delivery of hospice-led and supporter-led events
Work with local groups, schools, organisations and businesses to raise income and awareness
Assist in developing relationships with corporate supporters and local partners
Ensure all fundraising activities are delivered safely and in line with regulations and hospice policies
4. Monitoring, Reporting & Performance
Monitor and evaluate fundraising activity, using insight to improve performance
Support income tracking, budgeting and forecasting
Contribute to measuring return on investment (ROI) and value for money
Maintain accurate and up-to-date supporter records on the database
5. Marketing & Communications
Work with Marketing and Communications to promote fundraising opportunities
Help develop engaging stories and content that demonstrate the impact of the hospice
Support the use of social media, PR and local networks to increase awareness and income
6. Volunteers
Support the recruitment and coordination of fundraising volunteers
Help ensure volunteers feel supported, informed and valued
7. Continuous Improvement
Contribute ideas for new fundraising activities and ways to improve supporter experience
Keep up to date with fundraising trends and share learning with the team
8. General
Act as an ambassador for Bury Hospice at all times
Work collaboratively across teams to maximise opportunities
Undertake any other duties as required in line with the role
Organisational Responsibilities
Adhere to Bury Hospice standards, policies and procedures and champion our values.
Take responsibility for personal learning and development; complete mandatory training and refreshers as required.
Comply with GDPR and handle confidential data appropriately.
Raise and escalate any safeguarding concerns appropriately, following policy.
Implement Health & Safety policy and safe systems of work in line with statutory regulations.
Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in all activities.
Follow incident-reporting processes to support continual learning and improvement.
Observe Infection Prevention and Control policies and procedures.
Support the culture of volunteering, including role-managing volunteers where appropriate.
Person Specification
| Attributes | Essential | Desirable |
| Qualifications | GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English | Fundraising, marketing or related qualification |
| Experience | Experience in fundraising, events, sales, marketing or a customer- facing role | Experience across more than one fundraising income stream |
| Experience of working towards targets | Experience working with volunteers or community groups | |
| Experience of budgeting or evaluating performance | ||
| Skills & Knowledge | Strong communication andinterpersonal skillsAbility to build relationships with awide range of peopleGood organisational and planningskillsAbility to manage a variedworkloadIT skills including databases andMicrosoft Office | Understanding of fundraisingregulations and best practiceExperience using data or insight toinform activityKnowledge of the local area |
| Personal Attributes | Friendly, approachable andenthusiasticWell organised and able to managecompeting prioritiesConfident communicator andrepresentativeFlexible and adaptableCreative and open to new ideasCommitted to the values of BuryHospice | |
| Other Requirements | Full UK driving licence (or ability totravel)Willingness to work evenings andweekendsDBS check required |
This job description outlines the main responsibilities of the role and may be reviewed and updated as required.