Community Engagement & Fundraising

Job Summary
The Community Lead (Redbridge) will play a vital role in generating income to support the work of Saint Francis Hospice. With a specific focus on the Redbridge area of PLACE, they will be responsible for developing relationships with individuals, community groups, schools, faith groups and volunteers to inspire and maximise fundraising opportunities within the community. This role will work to promote the work of the hospice within the community, delivering fundraising campaigns and events that engage local supporters – ensuring that income targets are met and supporter relationships developed to deliver long lasting support. This role will also line manage a Community Officer, providing support, guidance andassistance in helping achieve their objectives and targets

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Deliver and grow community fundraising activity within Redbridge, achieving
agreed income targets.
Act as the first point of contact for community supporters, providing excellent
stewardship, guidance, and encouragement.
Proactively identify and develop new fundraising opportunities across the
Redbridge area.
Support individuals and groups undertaking third party fundraising activities,
ensuring they feel valued and motivated.
Recruit, train, and support community fundraising volunteers.
Liaise with schools, faith groups, clubs, and societies to encourage
community partnerships and ongoing support.

Collaborative Working

Close working with other Community Officers, sharing insights and
experiences to improve the overall community fundraising team
Partnering with other teams, such as Individual Giving, Legacies and
corporate and using community knowledge to help promote the variety of
ways of supporting the work of the Hospice
As part of the Events & Community team, provide support for large events as
/ when required

Events & Campaigns

Promote and deliver hospice-led community fundraising events and initiatives
(e.g. coffee mornings, fun runs, fayres, in-memory activities).
Represent the hospice at cheque presentations, community events, and
talks, often outside of regular working hours.
Work with colleagues to develop fundraising materials, online campaigns,
and local press opportunities to promote activity.

Administration & Compliance

Maintain accurate supporter records on the fundraising database in line with
GDPR and fundraising regulations.
Monitor income and expenditure for community fundraising activities,
producing regular reports.
Ensure compliance with the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Fundraising
Practice, hospice policies, and health and safety requirements.
Qualifications
and community-building skills will be valued. We welcome applicants who are enthusiastic about making a positive difference within the community while honing their professional abilities.

Additional Requirements

SENSITIVITY AND PROFESSIONALISM: As an employee of Saint Francis Hospice you should expect that it is likely that you will come into contact with individuals in our care, their loved ones and members of the public who are at the end of life or recently bereaved. All employees are expected to respond to people recounting and expressing their emotions about such events with sensitivity and understanding, and to know enough about the services that the Hospice provides to be able to signpost people who may benefit from our services to the relevant contacts.

CONFIDENTIALITY: The post holder must maintain confidentiality, security and integrity of information relating to individuals and their loved ones, staff and other hospice matter during the course of duty. Any breach of Confidentiality may become a disciplinary issue.

DATA PROTECTION: It is the responsibility of all staff to be aware of their obligations inrespect of the Data Protection Act 2018.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITES: The hospice is committed to the development of positive policies to promote equal opportunity in employment and has a clear commitment to equal opportunities. All employees have a responsibility to ensure that they understand the standards expected and that they promote and adhere to the equal opportunity measures adopted by the hospice.

HEALTH AND SAFETY: All staff must be familiar with section 2 of the Health & Safety Policy, Organisation of Health and Safety. This document sets out the responsibilities of all staff for health and safety, whether in a supervisory capacity or not. Policy section 3 (arrangements for Health and Safety) provides an overview of training for competence in Health and Safety matters.

HOSPICE IDENTITY BADGES: Hospice ID badges must be worn at all times whilst onduty.

SMOKING: The hospice acknowledges its responsibility to provide a safe, smoke free environment, for its employees, service users and visitors. Smoking is therefore not permitted at any point whilst on duty, in accordance with the guidelines set down within the Hospice No Smoking Policy.

REGISTRATION COMPLIANCE/CODE OF CONDUCT:

All employees who are required to register with a professional body to enable them to practice within their profession are required to comply with their code of conduct and requirements of their professional registration.

WORKING TIME REGULATIONS: The ‘Working Time Regulations 1998’ require that you should not work more than an average of 48 hours in each week. For example, in a 26 week period you should work no more than 1248 hours.

Pay: £30,575.00-£34,455.00 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave
Canteen
Company pension
Discounted or free food
Flexitime
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking
Sick pay
Work from home

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Romford RM4 1QH

Community Fundraising Lead

About Saint Francis Hospice