Job Description

Regional Fundraiser - 12 Months FTC (Maternity cover)

31,052 pa (FTE)

37.5 hours per week

Are you ready to hit the ground running and lead bold, creative fundraising initiatives that make a real difference -- fast?

Do you thrive on building meaningful relationships and driving real change in your community?

Are you looking for a workplace where you are part of a dedicated team?

If your answer is yes, then Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice might just be the perfect place for you.

Join our Income Generation Team as a Regional Fundraiser and bring more than just your skills, bring your purpose.

We're looking for someone who's driven by a genuine desire to make a difference. You take ownership creating plans, developing a team, acting with integrity, and show up as your authentic self. You value individuality, your own and others' and thrive in a team that celebrates diversity, creativity, continuous improvement and compassion.

About us:

Our vision at Bluebell Wood is for every baby, child and young person with a life limiting condition to access specialist palliative care, where and when they need it. You will join our fantastic team where we all play our part in achieving our vision and creating an incredible culture for everyone.

Our services:

Our uncompromisable support services are wide-ranging and bespoke to each family. We provide symptom management, end-of-life care, post-death care, short breaks, counselling, sibling support groups, music therapy, home visits and more.

We support families across a large geographical area, including South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, North Derbyshire and parts of North Lincolnshire. The hospice is easily accessible from Barnsley, Rotherham, Doncaster, Sheffield and North Notts. We have free secure on-site parking for families, staff and volunteers to use.

Every year we need to raise 6.7m to keep our doors open and only around 17% of our income comes from government sources, the rest must be raised through fundraising activity.

The role:

We're looking for a self-motivated, driven Regional Fundraiser to join our team for a 12-month maternity cover. This is your chance to take the reins of exciting campaigns, build powerful partnerships, and accelerate income generation across corporate and community networks.

This fixed term contract offers a unique opportunity to make your mark, bring fresh energy, and deliver tangible results that will shape the future of our fundraising strategy.

What You'll Do

Lead inspiring campaigns that engage and activate supporters. Build and nurture relationships with businesses and community groups. Negotiate impactful partnerships that drive income and visibility. Represent our mission with passion and creativity at events and networking opportunities. Promote the organisation's value proposition to accelerate engagement and long-term investment.

What You'll Bring

Proven experience in corporate or community fundraising or a corporate account management environment. Ability to leverage networks and data to inform strategy and accelerate growth. Knowledge of regional fundraising landscapes, community engagement strategies and proficient in using CRM systems / digital fundraising tools. A creative mindset and a flair for storytelling. Confidence in building relationships and securing support. Commercial awareness and strategic thinking. Energy, adaptability, and a results-driven approach. Highly organised, adaptable, and resilient under pressure.

Why This Role?

Immediate impact: Step into a key role and lead from day one. Creative freedom: Bring your ideas to life in a supportive, mission-driven environment. Professional growth: Gain valuable experience in a fast-paced, high-impact role.

What we offer:

In return, we can offer you a fantastic working environment and the following benefits:

25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays with the option to buy and sell Employee assistance programme - including mental health care and out of hours GP access A commitment to your professional development Matched pension scheme of 5% of salary Enhanced maternity and paternity pay Free parking on main site Subsidised lunch Free tea and coffee Cycle to work scheme Eligible for NHS Blue Light Card
If you are passionate about making a difference, we cannot wait to hear from you.

To join our team and contribute to the exceptional care at Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice

Apply Now

If you would like an informal chat about the role, please do contact Samantha Wood (Income Generation and communications Director) on 01909 393 216, or email samantha.wood@bluebellwood.org

How to apply:

Full job description, person specification and application form can be found on our website at

https://www.bluebellwood.org/job-vacancies

Please download the job description and person specification for more information and if you think you have what we are looking for, download and complete the application form above and return it to recruitment@bluebellwood.org

Previous applicants need not apply

Closing date: 27th October 2025

Interview date: 6th November 2025

We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive work place that reflects the communities we support, and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of gender, sex, ethnicity, race, religion, education, socioeconomic background, disability, or sexual orientation.

We will do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout our recruitment process.

What else we will need, or you need to know::

Proof that you have the right to work in the uk. Unfortunately, we cannot support visa sponsorship

Any successful applicant will require a health check

An Enhanced DBS Check

Two references

All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 31,052.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Free parking On-site parking Referral programme Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:

Sheffield, S25 4AJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):

Are you legally entitled to work in the UK? Unfortunately, we cannot support visa sponsorship
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sheffield, S25 4AJ