Head of Fundraising

**About the Role**

Head of Fundraising

37.5 hours per week

Weldmar Salary Scale: £47,000 per year

Monday - Friday (Weekends when required)

As Head of Fundraising, you'll lead our mission, collaborating with the team to develop innovative strategies that meet ambitious targets. From securing diverse income streams to employing effective fundraising techniques, you'll play a pivotal role in our financial future.

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you'll set the strategic direction for fundraising, ensuring activities comply with regulations. You'll oversee budgeting, target setting, and financial management to maximise income potential.

We’re looking for a proven fundraising manager with a strong understanding of charity law, excellent communication, and leadership skills.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check is required for this role, please refer to the job description / roles guidelines for details

**Closing date: 30th October 2024**

**Interviews: 11th November 2024**

For a full job description and to apply, please visit weldmarhospicecare.org/jobs

**About the Organisation**
- Rated Outstanding by the CQC_, Weldmar Hospicecare provides specialist care to adults in Dorset with a life limiting illness, and support to their loved ones. This care is given in the comfort of patients’ own homes, in the community, and at our Inpatient Unit in Dorchester. All care is provided free of charge and mainly funded by the continued support of our local community, via fundraising initiatives and events, our retail chain, and gifts left in wills, enabling us to raise the £27,500 we need every day to keep our services going.

**Our Benefits**
- Company Pension Plan (Employer Contribution 4%) or you can remain in your existing NHS Pension
- Annual Leave starts at 27 days per year, and increases to 29 days after 5 years-service and increases to 33 days after 10 years-service (annual leave is pro-rated for part-time contracts)
- We honour NHS Length of service in relation to pension and annual leave
- Company Sick Pay
- Enhanced Maternity Pay
- Enhanced Carers Leave
- Cycle to work scheme
- In-house Counsellors for employees
- Discounted use of in-house complementary therapists (massage, reiki, reflexology)
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Company events
- Free on-site parking at the Inpatient Unit, Dorchester & Hammick House, Poundbury
- Employee Discount Platform
- Refer a Friend Scheme
- Accredited as a Disability Confident Employer
- Enhanced payment for evening and weekend working

Pay: £47,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Company car
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free or subsidised travel
- Free parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Dorchester