Non Clinical - SaTH Charity Fundraising Apprentice

  • Department Public Participation Team
  • Salary £24,465.00 – £24,465 per annum
  • Closing Date 23/09/2025
  • Location Shrewsbury
  • Grade NHS AfC: Band 2
  • Job ref 223-CFA-489
  • Pension NHS Pension
  • Holidays Generous Holiday Allowance
  • NHS discount Eligible for NHS Discounts
  • Contract 18 months Apprenticeship
  • Hours 37.5 hours per week

Job overview

Are you enthusiastic, talented and ambitious? Could you make a difference to patients and staff as a fundraising apprentice for SaTH Charity?

Join us to use your passion and energy to support people living in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and Powys.
As a fundraiser, you will be

  • passionate about the NHS and supporting a charitable cause
  • excited about working with the community and have strong communication skills
  • working collaboratively with teams within the NHS and external organisations. 
  • keen to expand your knowledge of fundraising by undertaking a Level 3 Fundraising Apprenticeship.

In this role, you will play a key part in supporting SaTH Charity to increase our supporters and raise the profile of the charity.  You will make sure that everyone who wishes to fundraise for SaTH Charity has a great experience and you build a strong ongoing relationship with supporters. 

You will build partnerships, run fundraising initiatives, and steward donors to help us reach more people across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin and Powys

This is a development role, so you will be working under the supervision of the Public Participation Development Manager who will support your training and encourage your growth in this role.

Main duties of the job

  • To be able to communicate effectively with staff, members of the public, Trust partners and supporters regarding fundraising activities for the Charity
  • To assist in dealing with enquiries from Trust staff, volunteers, members of the public visiting or contacting the department and providing information on SaTH Charity, including opportunities and support with fundraising
  • To support the development of donors and fundraisers to increase retention and loyalty, through building engagement and relationship management
  • To support the delivery of fundraising events and initiatives, getting involved with all aspects from planning, attending and reviewing effectiveness of fundraising and SaTH Charity awareness events, some of which maybe at the weekend or evening.
  • To support the objective of securing funds and raising awareness of the charity in line with agreed targets and KPIs
  • To contribute towards the development of fundraising plans and evaluating their effectiveness
  • To provide input and support with creating fundraising literature/marketing material such as leaflets, posters, social media and website content and support the effective distribution of fundraising materials
  • To maintain efficient electronic filing systems and accurately entering information into our charity database (Beacon) and keeping accurate records of our fundraisers/supporters
  • To establish and maintain good communication links with other Trust staff and departments regarding their fundraising action.

Working for your organisation

Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.

We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together

****Please note, this advert has an extended closing date until 23rd September, with shortlisting scheduled to take place between 24th September to the 26th September****

The well-being of our staff is of the upmost importance to us.  If you are offered a role at our Trust, and fall into the increased and higher risk categories as set out by Public Health England (PHE) and NHSI/E, your line manager will complete an risk assessment with you.  This will be completed in conjunction with the latest guidance from Public Health England in relation to Covid-19.

By submitting your application to Trac, you are giving your consent for parts of your application data to be transferred to the NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) and other secure, internal NHS Workforce systems. This is to support and manage your recruitment and employment within your employing organisation. 

If successful, by completing the NHS Jobs application form you authorise the Trust to obtain any previous NHS service details including all electronically held sickness information, via the Inter Authority Transfer process on the national ESR.

If the role requires a qualification/professional registration, you will need to provide proof during the recruitment process. By submitting your application you are giving the Trust permission to check the qualification certificates provided back to the source provider. Please note that a sample of all applicant’s qualifications will be checked with the educational institution or provider.

In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.
 
Unfortunately we do not accept CVs or keep them on file. If you are unable to apply online please contact the person named in the advertisement for the post you are interested in.
 
We are committed to offering an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the above position and will support reasonable adjustments wherever possible.  In addition, whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are male, from black and minority ethnic backgrounds or who have a disability, as these are currently under-represented in our workforce.
 
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect.

Thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we look forward to receiving your application for employment.

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