Director of Charity

This is a senior leadership role, responsible and accountable for the strategic leadership, direction and operational management of Leicester this is a senior leadership role with full responsibility and accountability for the strategic leadership, direction and operational management of Leicester Hospitals Charity. The postholder will lead the Charity's long-term vision and growth, ensuring the effective stewardship, governance and development of charitable funds to maximise impact for patients, colleagues and the communities served by University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. We are seeking an exceptional senior leader with experience in NHS charity leadership. Proven experience of leading an NHS charity at a senior level, including strategic fundraising, charity governance, income generation and stakeholder engagement, is essential. The successful candidate will hold overall accountability for charity strategy, fundraising performance, financial sustainability, governance compliance, risk management and organisational effectiveness. They will work closely with Corporate Trustees, senior Trust leaders, donors, partners and external stakeholders to ensure the Charity continues to grow its reach, reputation and impact. This role requires a highly credible and visible leader who can operate confidently at Board and executive level, providing expert advice on charity governance, regulation and best practice, while driving innovation and sustainable income growth.Main duties of the job The postholder will: Provide strategic leadership for Leicester Hospitals Charity, shaping and delivering its vision, priorities and long-term development. Lead the continued growth and service development of the Charity, ensuring delivery of ambitious and sustainable fundraising strategies. Oversee all fundraising activity, including appeals, campaigns, donor development and high-value income opportunities. Identify and secure major philanthropic, corporate and partnership opportunities to maximise charitable income. Act as the Charity's senior professional adviser on governance, regulatory compliance, ethical fundraising and sector best practice. Serve as the senior ambassador and public face of Leicester Hospitals Charity, representing the Charity internally and externally. Work closely with Corporate Trustees to support effective decision-making, strategic oversight and performance assurance. Maintain oversight of all charity policies, governance frameworks, risk registers, audits and impact reporting. Lead financial planning, budget management and risk reporting for the Charity, ensuring robust stewardship of charitable funds. Provide effective leadership and line management to the Charitable Appeals Team, fostering high performance and professional development.

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030). We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities. Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve. About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk