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Head of Income Generation


Job Title: Head of Income Generation 

 

Purpose of the Role

The Head of Income Generation will lead, grow, and manage all income-generating activity across Bassetlaw Hospice – The Hospice of the Good Shepherd CIO, including fundraising, community engagement, events, retail operations, and integration with the clinical and hospice teams. The postholder must deliver a minimum of £400,000 income per annum.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and deliver a comprehensive income generation strategy across all fundraising, events, and retail areas.
  • Drive achievement of a minimum annual income of £400,000 to support the vital clinical services delivered.
  • Lead fundraising streams including individual giving, corporate fundraising, grants, trusts, and legacies.
  • Oversee planning and delivery of hospice fundraising events.
  • Provide leadership to hospice retail staff, ensuring profitability and operational excellence. This will include overseeing the running of the shop and the aesthetics to boost sales.
  • Collaborate with clinical teams to integrate storytelling and service insights into income generation activities. This will help to engage the community, this candidate will need to be able to build effective relations with the community, fundraisers and givers.
  • Produce accurate income/expenditure budgets, forecasts, and performance reports.
  • Manage fundraisers, shop managers and support staff, providing strong leadership and delegation. Work in collaboration with the Hospice Non Clinical Team Leader to effectively recruit and manage volunteers.
  • Act as a public representative of the hospice, speaking at events and engaging with the community.

Person Specification Matrix

Criteria

Essential

Desirable

Assessment Method

Education & Qualifications

Relevant CPD or experience in fundraising or  equivalent management

Professional qualification

Application / Certificates

Income Generation Experience

Understanding budget forecast and planning, maintenance and protection.

Experience in hospice/healthcare charity

Application / Interview

Fundraising Knowledge

Knowledge of major fundraising streams

Experience with major donors or grants

Application / Interview

Retail Management

Experience managing retail operations

Experience improving profitability

Application / Interview

Financial Skills

Strong income/expenditure management skills

Experience with systems

Application / Interview

Leadership & People Management

Experience leading teams and delegating

Coaching or management training

Interview / References

Communication Skills

Confident public speaker, strong liaison skills

Experience at high-profile events

Interview

Strategic Thinking

Ability to develop forward-thinking strategies

Experience in organisational strategy

Interview

Personal Qualities

Compassionate, resilient, proactive

Experience in hospice sector

Interview / References

 

Salary £40,000 PA

Full time; 37.5 Hours a week.

Closing date; Once sufficient applications are received 

To apply, please send your CV and covering letter to kerry.storrs@bassetlawhospice.org