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
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Criteria |
Essential |
Desirable |
Assessment Method |
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Education & Qualifications |
Relevant CPD or experience in fundraising or equivalent management |
Professional qualification |
Application / Certificates |
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Income Generation Experience |
Understanding budget forecast and planning, maintenance and protection. |
Experience in hospice/healthcare charity |
Application / Interview |
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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 |
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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 |
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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

