Job summary
- Main area
- Communication
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 15 hours per week
- Job ref
- 432-HR435-26
- Employer
- East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Ipswich Hospital
- Town
- Ipswich
- Salary
- £32,073 - £39,043 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 01/07/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 09/07/2026
Employer heading
Fundraising Manager – Trust Grants & Foundations
NHS AfC: Band 5
We are one of the largest NHS organisation in England. Our scale provides exciting opportunities for development, innovation, research, education and training.
Talk to us about our range of flexible working opportunities, apprenticeships and staff benefits
Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of all we do; and it forms part of ESNEFT’s core activities. The Trust operates and relies on everyone treating each other with dignity and respect, to receive equitable and fair treatment in the implementation of Policies, Procedures and in its Practices, to foster positive work relationships, and finally to act with integrity as a professional within ESNEFT as well as a representative of the NHS as a whole. The EDI Agenda reflects the Trust values such as Optimistic, Appreciative and Kind. In line with the NHS Long Term Plan, People Plan, People Promise and a Model Employer intrinsic in the Equality Diversity and Inclusion Agenda, we consistently strive to improve, to take the learning into Action for a better ESNEFT.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge then we are keen to hear from you.
Job overview
We are looking for a driven Fundraising Manager specialising in approaching trusts, grants & foundations who is passionate about health charities and the role the charity plays in supporting the needs of local patients. As a key member of the Charity Team, you must have the creativity, skill & knowledge to deliver the best charity experience to supporters to support the wider strategy. You will provide an important link between the Charity, fundraisers & hospital staff to deliver an effective donor experience.
Working as part of the wider team, you will play a leading role in maximising income & generating funds to agreed targets through targeted trust & foundation applications & relationship development. Key responsibilities will include detailed research, framing proposals for support & working closely with the Trust to identify projects that require substantial financial support.
You will require local geographic knowledge & knowledge of trust & foundations fundraising. You must be highly organised, self-motivated & competent in creating & delivering targeted pitches that meet the business objectives with a proven ability to convert leads into successful wins. You will also require considerable networking working skills with the ability to identify influential contacts both internally & externally. The ability to convey complex messages with confidence and with powers of persuasion is essential.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
- In conjunction with the Head of Grants & Charity Operations, plan & implement the strategy for trusts, grants & foundations with agreed targets and plans, to be reviewed on a regular basis
- Maintaining accurate records using the Access CRM database, with details of all target funders, approaches made and responses noted
- Provide regular monthly reports about successful, active & future grant application activity, performance and application
- To attend a range of events including external meetings and presentations that will inspire audiences to engage with the charity
- Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation including the Charities Act and Data Protection
- Participating in local and regional events to lift the charity profile and encourage donations
- To ensure that appropriate timetables are put in place to reflect the policies of possible grant funders and that all proposals are consistent with the criteria set
- With support from Associate Director of Charity and Charity Communications & Marketing Team, create publicity for new and existing funding opportunities
- Be aware of charity policy on accepting donations in line with the reputation of the charity and hospital trust
- Work independently under their own initiative and act as lead specialist
Working for our organisation
We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients’ own homes.
We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.
We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.
Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.
Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.
We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what’s widely regarded as the world’s best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable strong interpersonal skills in a public or customer care setting
- Experience of working with data entry, accurate record keeping, and running database reports from customer relationship management systems.
- Demonstrable experience of being involved with charity work e.g. fundraising and/or volunteering
- Ability to use range of communication channels
- Experience of researching for and writing funding bids or other business applications
Desirable criteria
- Experience of using Access CRM or another fundraising database for data entry, data manipulation and reporting
- Working knowledge of the basics for good fundraising practice
- Experience of using virtual grant-finding tools
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
- Further relevant training or work experience
Desirable criteria
- Not-for-profit or fundraising specific training
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Methodical worker with excellent organisational skills and keen eye for detail
- Excellent multi-tasking skills with the ability to support many different groups and individuals simultaneously and manage priorities accordingly
- Able to use IT systems including Microsoft Office
- Ability to develop financial plans & competently interpret budget information
- Strong understanding of governance & GDPR
Desirable criteria
- Basic NHS finance, service-level & business planning knowledge
- Understanding of NHS governance
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- James Stephen
- Job title
- Head of Grants & Charity Operations for ESNEFT
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07542 226949
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