Community Engagement Manager

Merrifield Consultants are delighted to be supporting a North Hampshire based hospice in their search to find a Community Engagement Manager; someone to take the lead on Corporate Fundraising and manage and grow all aspects of Community and Event income with the support of a Community Engagement Fundraiser, Events Manager and Fundraising Assistant.

Organisation: St Michael's Hospice

Position: Community Engagement Manager

Reporting to: Head of Fundraising
Salary: £37,619

Location: Hybrid - 3 days a week in Basingstoke

Required: CV

Closing date: Monday 27th January

Interviews: Friday 31st January (in-person)

St. Michael's leads on the provision of the highest quality palliative care throughout North Hampshire and have a number of dedicated supporters and volunteers who support them year on year through attending or supporting Hospice and Community-Led events. They are looking for someone to help build and grow these relationships and to also support their corporate, community, and volunteer partners to reach their fundraising potential. The post holder is responsible for delivering on budgetary targets whilst positively increasing the profile of the Hospice throughout North Hampshire.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead the Community Engagement Team to grow income from Hospice-led events, companies, organisations, community supporters, volunteers and groups.
• Create an overall strategy and budget for the Community Engagement Team, and support each team member to create fundraising plans for their areas.
• Ensure all Hospice led events, activities and campaigns are planned, organised, managed effectively, efficiently and within budget.
• Deliver excellent stewardship and account management, at appropriate and agreed levels, with a focus on engagement, retention and growth.
• Take the lead on developing new business and community partnerships which align to the Hospice's values and objectives.

Skills and Experience

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate a flexible approach to work with a high level of drive, enthusiasm and a can-do attitude. We also need someone proactive and professional with outstanding networking and negotiation skills. You will need to have good line management experience and to have a good working knowledge of corporate and/or community fundraising. The post will be based at the hospice in Basingstoke for at least 3 days a week, and requires regular travel across North Hampshire.

Please contact Emma Bell at Merrifield Consultants to ask for more information or apply.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.