Overview

Community Fundraiser, Liverpool

Salary: £30,218 – £37,540

Hours: 37.5 hours per week*

Reporting to: Head of Community Fundraising

Job Purpose

This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic Community Fundraising Team.

This role calls for an energetic, highly motivated and organised person who shares our values. The postholder will work closely with the Head of Community Fundraising, Community Fundraising Team and wider Charity team to ensure efficient and successful implementation of the Community Fundraising Strategy.

Main Duties/Tasks

Principal Job Duties of Role Income generation

  • Proactively develop income through supporter (DIY) events, providing support and attending events where invited/required.
  • Proactively recruit sports teams to fundraise through kit sponsorship scheme, sporting events and activities
  • Develop gaming fundraising activity.
  • Support DIY Fundraising events by providing support, resources, and attending when required/requested
  • Support Music & Arts Fundraising Programme of activity
  • Support the school’s fundraising programme throughout Northwest England. This will include working with schools, presenting and talking with teachers and pupils in classrooms and assemblies.
  • Support the development of income from Community Groups including (but not limited to) philanthropic groups such as Rotary, religious groups and social groups.

Stewardship

  • Support the Charity Ambassador programme. Maintaining relationships with current Ambassadors, identifying potential new Ambassadors and supporting and developing their fundraising through effective motivation and stewardship.
  • Develop initiatives to engage Alder Hey trust staff in Charity activity, events and support
  • Manage community Gifts in Kind for patients, staff and families including donations of tickets and record on the Charity CRM system (Salesforce)

Other Duties

  • Assist with other aspects of Community and wider Charity fundraising including the Charity events programme and various campaigns and projects where required.
  • Undertake other duties which may be designated from time to time by the Senior Management Team to achieve the Charity’s objectives, including representing the department on occasions, functions and events as
  • To carry out the duties and responsibilities of the post at all times incompliance with the Charity’s policies and brand.
  • Cooperate in a professional manner with all organisational staff and maintain good relations with external bodies in order to promote the organisation’s image and gain increased support for its
  • Cooperate with organisational staff in maintaining amicable inter-personal relations
  • The role may at times include lifting and manual handling
  • This role is office based within the Hospital, requires regular evening and weekend working, and frequent travel throughout the North West

Person Specification

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

  • Excellent written and verbal skills are required as well as the ability to negotiate with confidence to influence a wide range of people both internally and externally.
  • Confident in presenting to a range of different audiences
  • The ability to communicate with empathy and a respect for confidentiality.
  • A thorough understanding of the principles of customer (supporter) care to ensure that long term relationships are developed with donors and supporters of the Charity.

Skills and Attributes

  • Commitment to principles of equality, diversity and collaborative working.
  • Self-motivated and positive attitude with the ability to work flexibly under pressure and prioritise in a busy environment.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate appropriately with all people at all levels.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently, taking the initiative where required.
  • A creative and lateral thinker with the ability to look for innovative solutions to problems.
  • The ability to develop and maintain relationships with key contacts both inside and outside the Charity and Trust.
  • The ability to work cooperatively with colleagues across the Charity to successfully deliver the fundraising strategy.

Additional Requirements

  • Committed to continuing professional development.
  • Strong interest in working for a children’s health charity.
  • An understanding of and commitment to the values of Alder Hey Children’s Charity.
  • Willingness to get involved with activities across the Charity.
  • Willingness to occasionally work outside of normal office hours.
  • High standards of personal conduct, honesty and integrity.
  • Respect for and ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • The ability to communicate sensitively and appropriately with donors, including families of children treated in the hospital.
  • The ability to plan, prioritise and manage a number of projects simultaneously from start to finish, including meeting demanding time scales.
  • The ability to multitask in a busy, fast-paced, office environment.

Our Values

Here at Alder Hey Children’s Charity, our values guide the way in which we work. By being courageous, working together, being passionate about our work, and making sure that we are creative in what we do, helps us to deliver the support necessary so that our Hospital can continue to deliver the very best care for our young patients and their families.

Our values are:

Courage: we try new things and take risks to innovate and drive forward new ideas. We have the courage to speak up and take a stance. We are accountable, responsive and responsible. We are unstoppable.

Together: we work together as one team, sharing our knowledge and learning. We work in partnership with patients, families, supporters and colleagues. We are respectful, celebrate diversity and empower each other to achieve our aims.

Passion: we are passionate about what we do and why we do it. We work together to share and grow. We inspire others.

Magical: we are fun, creative and child led. We create special moments, provide little extras and go further for our brave young patients.

*In April 2025, the charity adopted a four-day working week policy, meaning staff previously working

37.5 hours a week are now working 30 hours a week to enable a four-day working week. We are confident that by embracing a more flexible and balanced approach to work, we can continue to create a thriving and fulfilling work environment while driving growth and success for our charity.

Note: This job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this role. It is not exhaustive and may be subject to change or modification as required by the needs of Alder Hey Children’s Charity.

Alder Hey Children’s Charity will make every endeavour to make any reasonable adjustments for applicants who require assistance in carrying out their duties due to a disability. Alder Hey Children’s

Charity is committed to equal opportunities and positively welcomes applications from all sections of the

community. Alder Hey Children’s Charity is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

The post holder may be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure check.

Job Closes: Tuesday 24th February 2026, 12pm

Interviews: Wednesday 4th March

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Download the job description here

How to apply 

You can apply by clicking the link below. Applications must include your CV and a covering letter which answers the following questions:

  • How do you meet the person specification? If you don’t exactly meet all of the role requirements but have transferable skills please do consider applying and provide details as part of your answer.
  • Why do you want to work for Alder Hey Children’s Charity?

If you have any questions about the role please contact: hrcharity@alderhey.nhs.uk 

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