The role of the Fundraiser will be to support the wider fundraising and communications teams with all aspects of fundraising and communications. The post holder will be expected to be a confident communicator with a willingness to learn and develop their own skills within their department, with the support of the team.
Kilbryde Hospice provides specialist palliative care services to the people of South Lanarkshire. It is a specialist resource for those individuals receiving palliative care who have particularly complex needs. The Hospice strives to meet the physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs of patients and carers, offering support in coping with the practical implications of life-limiting illnesses. Staff are required to provide the highest standard of patient-centred care possible, while promoting choice, dignity, self-esteem and an enhanced quality of life. The Hospice is a Company Limited by guarantee, and a registered charity, and is required by separate and differing legislation to meet finance, governance and regulatory requirements.
To support the Fundraising & Commercial Manager, Assistant Fundraising Manager, and the Lead Fundraiser in Community and Corporate in all aspects of fundraising.
• To provide input to the Media & Communications team where applicable.
• To build and maintain relationships with new and existing supporters, actively and strategically building connections and partnerships within our community.
• To provide appropriate stewardship to all donors and supporters (in phone, in person and through email/post), and to be a first point of contact for new donors (including accepting donations and supporting donors with their own fundraising ventures). This will include interactions with a variety of people, including those who may be emotional.
• To maintain the upkeep of our donor database.
• To assist with the planning, organisation and delivery of new and existing Kilbryde Hospice events. This includes advanced preparations, on-the-day support, and pre/post event administration.
• To use creative flair to create and develop new and cost-effective fundraising events and campaigns.
• Cash Handling and Processing: Accurately process, reconcile, and record all cash and cheque donations, ensuring compliance with internal controls and policies. Prepare and conduct timely bank deposits, as required, with support from the Finance Team.
• Any other relevant duties as required by the Fundraising & Commercial Manager.
Essential:
Excellent interpersonal, presentation and negotiation skills to convey information in a variety of formats to a variety of audiences.
• Sound working knowledge of the Microsoft Office packages (specifically Word, Outlook and Excel).
• Ability to manage own workload, excellent personal organisation and the ability to prioritise with a creative and constructive approach to challenges and opportunities.
• Friendly, outgoing manger, with the ability and confidence to develop and sustain long-term working relationships with people at all levels.
• A willingness to learn and develop own skills in fundraising.
• Prepared to work unsocial hours as required.
Desirable:
Full UK driving license and access to own vehicle.
• Experience of donor databases, specifically Raiser’s Edge.
• Experience dealing with the public.
• Knowledge of WordPress, social media platforms and general marketing
Have a good understanding and comply with relevant Kilbryde Hospice Policies and Procedures at all times.
• The Kilbryde Hospice is committed to encouraging volunteering throughout the organisation and as such the post holder will be expected to support and work effectively with volunteers.
• All staff are required to comply with the obligation of confidentiality relating to personal information that could identify individuals. Current data protection regulations, GDPR (2018) safeguards the handling of information held in both electronic and manual filing systems and it is the duty of all staff employed by Kilbryde Hospice to uphold the principles of the legislation
• All employees of the Kilbryde Hospice must be aware of infection prevention and control policies and are expected to follow them at all times. Any breach of infection control policies which places patients, visitors or colleagues at risk may result in disciplinary action.
• The post holder is required to familiarise him/herself with and comply with the Kilbryde Hospice Health & Safety policies.
• The post holder must at all times carry out duties and responsibilities with regard to the Kilbryde Hospice Code of Conduct.
• The post-holder must at all times carry out his/her responsibilities in line with the Kilbryde Hospice Dignity at Work policy and Equality, Inclusion & Diversity Policy.
Applicants should be aware that the role includes working with vulnerable groups and as such successful applicants will be subject to PVG check by Disclosure Scotland.
Hands-on training and mentoring from experienced fundraising professionals.
• Opportunity to work across various disciplines within Fundraising & for career progression.
• Company Pension
• Enhanced Annual Leave
• Free Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Subsidised meals in Kilbryde Kafe
• Free parking
• Close to transport links
• Glasgow Credit Union Membership available
• Blue Light Card
• Access to NHS Discounts
• HSF (Hospital Saturday Fund) Membership available
Last day for applications is 30/04/2026. Please send your up-to-date CV and a detailed covering letter telling us how you would be perfect for the role to Recruitment@kilbrydehospice.org.uk
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