Philanthropy Officer

Thanks to internal promotions, we are recruiting for two new officers to join our Philanthropy & Partnerships team. You'll be joining an experienced team, with an established group of mid -level and major donors, at the start of our new five-year strategy.

We re looking for a strategic and motivated fundraiser to join our team as Philanthropy Officer, helping to grow income across trusts and foundations, major donors, and mid-level giving.

In this rewarding and varied role, you ll use your excellent communication skills to create compelling proposals, develop engaging supporter journeys that bring donors closer to the cause and build meaningful supporter relationships that help bring moments of joy, comfort and hope to people across our ten hospitals.

You ll be part of our friendly and ambitious Philanthropy & Partnerships team and will work closely with colleagues in corporate partnerships, with the opportunity to develop your understanding and skills across our high value giving streams. Whether you are organising a hospital tour, writing an appeal, or working with our grants team and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust colleagues to develop a new project proposal, you ll play a key role in identifying and developing opportunities that match our donors' passions with the hospital s priorities.

This is an exciting time to join Bristol & Weston Hospitals Charity. As a multi award-winning charity, including Bristol Life s Charity of the Year 2024, our impact and investment is going from strength to strength - creating huge potential for growth in this area of giving.

This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in fundraising, communications or relationship management, and strong writing skills. You might already be working in a philanthropy team or be looking to build on experience gained in another similar role. Most importantly, we re looking for someone who s proactive, curious and passionate about the NHS.

Working for a charity is great. Working for Bristol & Weston Hospitals Charity is greater!

Please send your CV and a covering letter outlining how you meet the job description and why you would love to join the BWHC team.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Bethan Hughes on .

We are a Disability Confident employer.

Deadline for applications: Sunday 13th July, 11:59pm

Interviews planned for: Week beginning Monday 21st July (day tbc)

Benefits:

27 days annual holiday entitlement (pro-rata), plus bank holidays, an additional day off on your birthday and a bonus wellbeing day.

Hybrid working, with a great central Bristol location for office days.

Flexible working opportunities, with part time hours considered for the right candidate.

Employer pension contributions up to 8% matched.

Life insurance cover.

Blue Light card, with discounts across categories such as holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more.

Excellent work culture and environment.

Access to an Employee Assistance Programme.

Social events with the whole team.