Charity registered in Scotland SC011541
Ardgowan Hospice, based in Greenock, Inverclyde, was established in 1981 to enhance the lives of local people affected by cancer and other serious life limiting illnesses.
Our Mission
Ardgowan Hospice is a compassionate place of care for people living in Inverclyde who have been diagnosed with a life-limiting illness, such as cancer, heart failure, lung disease, kidney failure or neurological conditions.
We care passionately about making every moment matter and improving quality of life.
In this role, you are expected to follow our values, demonstrating your commitment to delivering high-quality services to patients at all times.
Your Main Role/Job Summary.
To develop, manage and deliver a successful and sustainable Fundraising Plan that achieves
reliable income through an annual programme of fundraising activities from a variety of sources.
- This postholder will lead income streams on all aspects of Fundraising but will have a focus on Community Fundraising
- The post holder will support other key areas of activity and colleagues within the Fundraising Team and other teams within the Hospice to raise awareness of the work of Ardgowan Hospice, its charitable aims and the care services provided.
- The Fundraising Officer is expected to work with the Fundraising Manager to set the annual fundraising budget and income target and will be expected to deliver income targets within the agreed budget.
- The role will also involve recruiting, supporting, training and working with volunteers and liaising with external partners.
- The role involves keeping up to date with developments in the sector and, in particular, with fundraising legislation and regulation, ensuring all fundraising activities are compliant and delivered in line with Ardgowan Hospice policies and code of conduct.
- Identify, create and develop opportunities for new fundraising and donor recruitment, retention and development activities to increase fundraising income.
- The postholder will be required to work some nights and weekends as and when required to conduct talks within the community and support with hospice and community events.
- Engage with Community groups, schools, businesses and all other aspects of community to drive fundraising activity in the local area
- Monitor and evaluate the performance of fundraising activities.
- Organise and manage fundraising activity and event logistics for hospice-led events that you are leading on.
- Accurately capture and maintain supporter data and information held on Raisers Edge in compliance with hospice policy and data protection legislation, ensuring regular data cleansing activities are undertaken to improve the quality of data held.
- Work with the Fundraising team to ensure brand consistency across all fundraising activities is achieved and that all opportunities to showcase the work of the organisation are optimised.
- This postholder must be able to drive and have the use of a car as this is a community-based post.
The duties listed are not exhaustive and may be varied from time to time as dictated by the needs of the Hospice. The post holder will be expected to undertake other duties as appropriate and as requested by their line management team. The post holder may be expected to work at any of the locations where the business of the Hospice is conducted.
It is a condition of your employment that all information gained in the course of your employment will be treated with the strictest confidence both during your employment and after termination and must not be disclosed to unauthorised personnel or used for any personal gain.
Ardgowan hospice provides essential palliative care across Inverclyde and needs to inspire people to raise over £2million every year to fund this care. As a local employer we aspire to provide outstanding care in all aspects of what we do, from the experience of patients, families, staff and volunteers through to our compliance with the corporate, financial, fundraising, charity and trading regulations for our business.
The Director of Income Generation and Marketing and Communications is responsible for leading on all areas which maximise income and return on investment to fund hospice services. Additionally they lead on a whole hospice income generating strategy – communicating to staff and volunteers that fundraising is ‘everybody’s business’.
This role plays a key part in the operational management and strategic development of Ardgowan Hospice, by participating fully in the Senior Management Team.
Be responsible for the income generation function, achieving strong, sustained net income growth in order to enable the hospice to achieve its strategic and operational aims.
Applicants should be educated to degree level in a relevant discipline and have a Institute of Fundraising Certificate in Fundraising Management or working towards this. Significant experience within an operational management position and preferably retail experience is necessary and significant success with reaching income generation targets identifying/establishing new income streams.
Top job! Director of Finance & Operations
- Full time
- £49,000 – £57,000
- Greenock
- Closing 29th April 2022
Key to our successful performance is the provision of high quality Financial and Operational services. We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, creative and successful Manager with a proven track record of delivery in the areas of Finance and Operations. This is a senior post within our organisation with responsibility for delivering the Hospice’s on-going sound financial and operational strategy.
Applicants will be familiar with the environment in which the Hospice delivers its services and with the governance and the regulatory frameworks in which we operate. You will also demonstrate sound knowledge and understanding of financial management and financial accounting processes and will have experience of developing and deploying data and information services to support the business, in addition to significant of estates and facilities management.
Applicants will demonstrate key leadership skills as a team player who can contribute to the Hospice’s Vision through robust service delivery. The successful appointee will report to the Chief Executive Officer and be a member of the Senior Management Team, working closely with the Board as we manage and shape our future. Based in the Hospice’s main office in Greenock, you will be part of a successful and highly motivated team operating in a dynamic environment which will afford you the opportunity and scope to achieve your personal and business development potential. The successful appointee will be fully ICA/ACCA/CIMA qualified and will be a member of a relevant professional body.
Ardgowan Hospice has been delivering a highly valued quality service to patients and families living with a life-limiting illness for over 40 years.
As Chief Executive you will oversee the continued development and delivery of our excellent specialist palliative care services to meet the changing needs of the community and you will also safeguard our long-term financial sustainability through effective, sound, financial management.
Working with the Board and key stakeholders to shape the future direction of the Hospice, including the development of a new strategic plan, encompassing a short, medium and long-term perspective. You will also ensure the effective utilisation of the Hospice’s assets and resources with a strong focus on the capacity building, organisational development, resilience, sustainability, and impact of the organisation. Through the development of effective relationships and partnerships across the Hospice sector and with key external stakeholders, the Chief Executive will also ensure the hospice plays an active role in shaping and influencing national policy.
We are looking for a compassionate, solutions focused and visionary leader, who brings a proven track record at senior management / executive level gained within a healthcare environment. As an accomplished communicator, you will have instant credibility when engaging with both internal and external stakeholders, coupled with the ability to work with a diverse range of stakeholders, creating partnerships and encouraging increased collaboration. The successful candidate will also be able to demonstrate:
• Relevant experience in developing or re-designing services to and in response to an increase, change in demand, or financial constraint
• Direct involvement in translating broad strategies into specific objectives and action plans and aligning processes and systems to achieve strategic priorities
• Experience of effectively managing resources and budgets, as well as experience of delivering long-term financial sustainability and value for money
• Previous involvement in designing, leading, and implementing organisational and cultural change in a manner that inspires, motivates, and engages all employees
You would be joining Ardgowan Hospice at an exciting time, as they seek to develop new models of care, both within the Inpatient Unit and in the community, and greater partnership working across the three Clyde Hospices and the wider NHS. As the Chief Executive you will ensure the Hospice continues to promote excellence in palliative care through education, enablement, and support throughout the community.