Paid

Community Fundraiser

Posted Thursday 5th November 2026

Apply by Thursday 19th November 2026

Hours: 37.5
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £26000 - £28000

We are looking for a full time community fundraiser to work Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm.

Key Priorities

  • To work with the Fundraising Manager to achieve, and where possible exceed the Fundraising Team income target whilst controlling expenditure.
  • To raise money for St Helena Hospice by maximising all opportunities to build relationships within our community
  • To take a leading role in communications with groups of donors and developing a strong donor journey for those groups.
  • To provide excellent donor care offering suitable products and fundraising opportunities ensuring an appropriate donor journey for continued support.
  • Proactively build relationships with clinical staff and with patients and families to demonstrate the difference their support will make.
  • To develop and implement new fundraising initiatives for different types of supporters
  • To work with the Fundraising Manager to develop and implement a portfolio of projects and events.
  • Working closely with the data analytics officer to interpret data and strategically and use it to influence the communication plan for the year
  • Plan a communication strategy that is looking at relevant asks for specific audiences ensuring supporters are asked in the right way at the right time.
  • Build and maintain relationships with individuals, community groups, schools, clubs and local businesses.
  • Provide excellent supporter care and stewardship. Thank supporters and demonstrate the impact of their fundraising.
  • Identify opportunities to develop and existing relationships and attract new supporters.
  • Plan, organise, develop and deliver community fundraising events.
  • Recruit, support and coordinate fundraising volunteers.

What are we looking for?

  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Well organised and able to manage a busy workload.
  • IT literate and comfortable with Microsoft Packages
  • Effective communication skills, with good written and verbal presentation skills
  • Able to work effectively as a team but also has own initiative.
  • Good knowledge of the Colchester Area

Apply by Thursday 19th November 2026

St Helena provides a friendly, supportive and positive working environment across all our sites and diverse teams. We are an ambitious organisation determined to make a difference to local people across north Essex who face incurable illness and bereavement. That means working with us is a demanding but hugely fulfilling experience.

Join an outstanding, five-star-rated local hospice charity where people come first. Develop your skills through courses, events, peer learning and clear career progression. Enjoy flexible working, generous annual leave, wellbeing support, refreshments and a healthy staff-to-patient ratio. Plan ahead with a generous pension, NHS pension transfers and life insurance. You can also benefit from an electric-car salary sacrifice scheme, free charging and free on-site parking, while helping local families locally.