Director of Charity

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The postholder holds full accountability for charity strategy, income generation, governance, financial performance, risk management and organisational effectiveness. The role leads the development and delivery of a multi-year transformational growth strategy, with responsibility for increasing annual charitable income to £5m+ over the next 3-5 years, positioning Leicester Hospitals Charity as a high-performing NHS charity with regional and national credibility.

Operating with a high degree of autonomy within agreed governance frameworks, the Director of Charity acts as the Trust's senior charity specialist and principal advisor to the Charitable Funds Committee and Trustees. The postholder provides visible, inclusive and compassionate leadership to a multi-disciplinary team across fundraising, finance, marketing and operations, embedding a high-performance, donor-centric and values-led culture.

Full responsibilities are detailed in the job description and person specification for this post.

Person specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Degree or equivalent senior leadership experience
• Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development

Desirable criteria

• Postgraduate qualification
• Membership of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising (CIOF) or equivalent

Experience

Essential criteria

• Significant senior leadership experience within a charity or not-for-profit organisation
• Proven track record of developing and delivering fundraising or income growth strategies
• Experience of governance, risk management and financial oversight
• Experience of leading and developing multi-disciplinary teams
• Experience of working with Trustees or Board-level committees

Desirable criteria

• Experience within an NHS or healthcare environment
• Experience of major gifts, legacies or capital campaigns

Communication and relationship skills

Essential criteria

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to engage, influence and build credibility with senior stakeholders, donors and partners
• Manage and discuss highly confidential, sensitive or contentious information

Skills

Essential criteria

• Strategic and commercial thinking. Ability to apply appropriate judgement when considering options where all the information may not be available.
• Financial acumen and budget management skills
• Strong leadership and people management skills

Desirable criteria

• Experience using CRM or fundraising systems
• Public speaking and media engagement experience

Planning and organisation skills

Essential criteria

• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver against long-term strategic objectives
• High level of planning and organisational skills with many variables
• Strong ability to adapt plans to ensure success of the Charity

Other requirements specific to the role

Essential criteria

• Ability to work flexibly across Trust sites

Desirable criteria

• Resilience and adaptability within a complex environment

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential criteria

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

Analytical and Judgement skills

Essential criteria

• Ability to analyse highly complex financial and performance information and datasets
• Sound judgement in balancing opportunity, risk and compliance

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential criteria

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
• All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others

Additional Information

Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.

Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.

UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.

The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.

COVID 19 Risk Assessment

Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.

The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.

If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.

Covid Vaccination Status

Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.

At University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust we recognise that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can be used as a supportive aid during the job application process, for example to generate ideas, improve grammar, or support formatting. . We do however encourage applicants to carefully review any AI-supported content to ensure their application genuinely and accurately reflects their own skills, experience, and motivation for the role.

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