Regional Fundraiser (Leeds, West Yorkshire)

In this role you will deliver locally tailored activity to grow income and engagement across a variety of income streams. Reporting directly to the Regional Fundraising Team Manager, the main responsibilities include:

• Representing the charity within the local community, to raise awareness and increase engagement.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with supporters including community groups, businesses and volunteers.
• Maintaining accurate data and ensuring compliant fundraising practice.
• Supporting in the implementation of the fundraising strategy., Please note we're not responsible for the content of job ads, as they're posted by the recruiter. We'll aim to resolve the reported issue and we'll use your feedback to improve the quality of our ads.
  
  We are looking for a Regional Fundraiser to deliver sustainable funds through a variety of income streams. Are you a passionate person with excellent networking skills, and the ability to develop relationships with people from a wide variety of backgrounds?, We are looking for someone that has exceptional communications skills, is passionate, enthusiastic and has the ability to develop relationships with people from a wide variety of backgrounds. You must be confident presenting to community groups and networking with professionals.
Previous experience of delivering income in a fundraising role across community, events, corporate or volunteer-led activity would be advantageous. You must be sensitive and empathetic to working in a hospice environment, and any knowledge or understanding of In-Memory and Legacy giving would be desirable.

Sue Ryder ensure that everyone approaching the end of life or living with grief can access the support they need. Last year over 9,400 people were cared for by Sue Ryder's hospice teams at home or in one of their centres. Their hospices provide expert palliative care and support for people who are living with a life-limiting condition, as well as supporting their families. "Knowing there were people there 24 hours a day, not just professionals doing a job, but people who genuinely cared, meant everything." (Family of a patient).

You must be able to work flexibly including occasional evening and weekends as required. Why Sue Ryder? The Wheatfields Hospice is a remarkable place, tucked away in the leafy suburbs of Headingley. It is a tranquil oasis that provides expert palliative care, which is vital for patients and their families when they need it most. Sue Ryder have been providing expert care for over 70 years. They put people at the heart of the care they provide, and at the heart of the organisation. This is evident in the friendly, positive welcome they give. The organisational culture provides a wonderful working environment where people feel valued, supported and where everyone adds value! Their commitment to invest in people to support personal development gives this role the opportunity for growth. The charity's benefits include:
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays (pro rata if part-time)
• Company pension scheme
• Staff discount with thousands of retailers
• Refer a Friend scheme - £250 payment
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Access to Employee support programme
• Employee Networks - LGBTQ+, Ethnic Diversity and Equality, People with Disabilities, Women and Non-Binary Individuals