Fundraiser

Fundraiser

Royal Hospital for Children and Young
People, Edinburgh/Hybrid
Full time, Monday-Friday
Salary: £31,000

Purpose of Role
To drive forward community fundraising so that
Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity can fulfil its
Commitment that No Child Should Face Hospital Alone.

This role is about people: inspiring them, supporting them, and

empowering them to fundraise for ECHC. You’ll build meaningful

relationships across our communities, motivate supporters

to take action, and deliver excellent stewardship that keeps them with us

for the long term.

Areas of Responsibility

Income Generation and Supporter Engagement

•  Deliver against income targets set out in the Fundraising Strategy,

driving growth in community fundraising.

•  Build a strong pipeline of supporters across local businesses,

community groups, schools, families, hospital staff and individuals.

•  Proactively generate, manage and grow supporter-led fundraising

(DIY events, community events, bucket collections, challenges, school
fundraising, Rotary/SWRI/Scouts/Brownies etc.).

•  Use compelling storytelling - including hospital tours - to inspire

people to get involved and understand their impact.

•  Confidently ‘make the ask’ to convert interest into support and

maximise every opportunity.

•  Cross-sell and up-sell products and engagement opportunities to

deepen supporter involvement.

Relationship Building and Stewardship

•  Be a highly visible presence within the hospital

community, building strong, positive relationships

with families, NHS colleagues, staff and volunteers.

•  Provide outstanding stewardship that ensures

supporters feel valued and informed at every stage.

•  Work collaboratively across the Fundraising Team,

including Corporate and Partnerships and Supporter
Care, to ensure seamless supporter journeys.

Volunteer Engagement

•  In partnership with the Volunteer Manager, recruit and motivate a

volunteer team to support community fundraising activity.

•  Deliver talks, presentations and information sessions, using

volunteers appropriately to help amplify impact.

Planning, Reporting and Compliance

•  Contribute to budgeting and develop clear annual plans for your

fundraising activity

•  Track, analyse and report on income, delivering timely updates and

mitigation plans where necessary.

•  Maintain accurate supporter records with the CRM system and

ensure all work complies with data protection, fundraising regulation
and best practice.

•  Evaluate risk and prioritise activities with the best return on

investment.

Additional Responsibilities

•  Represent ECHC as an ambassador, protecting and enhancing our

reputation.

•  Keep abreast of sector developments and competitor activity.

•  Flexibly support wider organisational activity as required.

Requirements

Requirements

Essentials

Desirable

Education &

Qualifications

Qualified to HND level or

Qualification from

with equivalent

CIOF/CIM/CIPR or other

professional experience

recognised professional

body.

Degree in a relevant subject

(eg marketing, events

management, business)

Knowledge &

Experience

A proven track record of

A good understanding of

achieving targets and

fundraising and how it works

growth

Evidence of managing

Demonstrable ability to

budgets

build and sustain

networks with

Working knowledge of

supporters/contacts

Raisers Edge, CRM system

Sales/Customer

Co-ordinating teams of

Facing/Fundraising

volunteers

experience

Experience of working within

Demonstrable track

a busy fundraising

record of building

environment

positive personal

relationships that lead to

A good knowledge of the

sales or support.

legislative and regulatory

requirements in Scotland

Evidence high standards

of supporter

stewardship/customer

An understanding of and

care

involvement in delivering

organisational strategy

The ability to operate and

interrogate a CRM system

Personal Qualities

Energetic, driven and

proactive – someone who

gets things done

Motivational and

persuasive, with natural

warmth and authenticity

Resilient, with stamina

and a positive solution

focused mindset

A brilliant storyteller who

can connect emotionally

with a wide range of

people

Energetic and sensitive to

the needs of children and

families

Highly organised, reliable

and consistent

A team player who thrives

in a fast-paced, growing

organisation

Aligned with the values of

ECHC and passionate

Additional

about our Commitment

that No Child Should Face

Hospital Alone

A demonstrable ability

and confidence to ‘make

the ask’

Full UK driving licence

Access to a car

Willing to work evenings

and weekends as required

Willing to undertake

additional study or

learning as required to

fulfil this developing role

Eligible to work in the UK

What’s in it for You?

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Generous annual leave entitlement: 35

days as standard (FTE), increasing to 40 days

after five years

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to

support staff wellbeing

The option of face to face, confidential counselling

with our retained psychologist

Hybrid and flexible working (if applicable)

Pension plan with employer contributions

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A fun, friendly and supportive environment, built on delivering

life-changing projects for children and families and celebrating

success.

Ready to apply?

We accept applications via our application

form and a cover letter – look forward to

hearing from you!