Salary £51,288 - £55,499
Location St Peter & St James Hospice, North Common Road, North Chailey, Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 4ED
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Are you a strategic, results-driven fundraising professional looking for a leadership role where you can make a real difference?

St Peter & St James Hospice is seeking a Head of Fundraising to drive our income generation strategy, ensuring we have the resources to continue delivering exceptional care and support to people affected by life-limiting illnesses. This is a unique opportunity to lead, innovate, and shape the future of fundraising for a much-loved local charity.

Location: St Peter & St James Hospice, North Common Road, North Chailey, Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 4ED
Salary: £51,288 - £55,499 per annum
Closing Date: Early applications encouraged as we will be shortlisting and interviewing as they apply.

What You'll Do:

  • Fundraising Leadership – Develop and implement a multi-channel fundraising strategy, ensuring a strong, sustainable pipeline of income from trusts, grants, corporate partnerships, major donors, and legacies.
  • Team Development – Lead, inspire, and mentor a high-performing fundraising team, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
  • Community & Corporate Engagement – Grow and maintain key relationships with businesses, major donors, and philanthropic supporters, securing long-term financial commitments.
  • Strategic Oversight & Compliance – Set and achieve ambitious income targets, monitor budgets, and ensure compliance with fundraising regulations, GDPR, and ethical best practices.
  • Marketing & Donor Communications – Work closely with the Marketing Team to create engaging campaigns, donor stewardship plans, and fundraising materials.
  • Innovation & Digital Fundraising – Drive digital transformation in fundraising, leveraging CRM systems, data analytics, and online campaigns.
  • Board & Financial Reporting – Provide regular strategic updates and financial reports to Trustees and Senior Leadership.

What we’re looking for:

To excel in this role, you will have:

  • Proven experience in leading fundraising teams and securing income across multiple streams (trusts, grants, corporate, major donors, legacies).
  • Strong leadership, budget management, and strategic planning experience.
  • A track record in building and managing partnerships that drive sustainable income growth.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with confidence in presenting to senior stakeholders.
  • A data-driven approach to fundraising, with a solid understanding of CRM systems and fundraising compliance.
  • Experience in digital fundraising, legacy giving, and community engagement (desirable).
  • A fundraising qualification (e.g. IoF Diploma) would be beneficial but not essential.

Why join us?

  • Be part of a mission-led organisation that makes a tangible difference to people’s lives.
  • Lead a passionate team and develop a dynamic fundraising strategy that spans community fundraising, trusts and grants, corporate partnerships, major donors, and legacy giving.
  • Work collaboratively across teams, including Marketing & Communications, Finance, and Trustees, to build strong donor engagement and long-term sustainability.
  • Enjoy a flexible, supportive working environment where your ideas and leadership will be valued.

We will be shortlisting and interviewing as applications are received, so early applications are encouraged. Apply today to be part of something truly special.

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Matt Dean at mdean@stpjhospice.org

The Organisation

St Peter & St James Hospice is a leading provider of specialist palliative and end of life care for our Mid-Sussex community. People affected by life-limiting illness are central to everything we do and it is our mission to ensure they receive the best possible care, in the right place, at the right time. Our services are free of charge and can be accessed at home, in a care setting, or at the Hospice in North Chailey.

We achieve our goals through the organisation’s talented people, by attracting, retaining and developing a highly skilled, diverse and engaged workforce. Over 150 employees and 400 volunteers work in a variety of roles across our Clinical Services, Retail and Support Functions.

If you're looking to put your skills to use in an organisation that makes a difference for its local community and values Compassion, Integrity, Accountability, Excellence and Inclusivity then click 'Apply Now'!

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  • Innovation

We are creative and fearless in our work.

  • Accountability

We take ownership of our work and lead from the front.

  • Teamwork

We collaborate widely and build supportive environments.

27 days holiday

Company sick pay scheme

Enhanced maternity/adoption pay

Monthly occupational health clinics

Leadership development programme

20% discount in our charity shops

  • Vrishali Pawar
  • People Services Assistant

"If you have the appetite to develop your skills, you are encouraged and empowered to learn and grow within the organisation."

  • Jon Anderson
  • Community Clinical Nurse Specialist

"Being a part of someone’s end of life care and supporting their loved ones through their grieving process is a real privilege."

  • Victoria Webber &
    Wendy Agate
  • Relationship Fundraisers

"Every pound raised for our hospice brings comfort and dignity to those facing life's most challenging moments, making every effort deeply meaningful."

  • Andrea Sutton
  • Data & Admin Team Officer

"Helping to change people's perception of specialist palliative and end of life care by sharing how we support patients and their loved ones is a privilege."

  • Gavin Carby & James Dickens
  • Facilities Manager & Maintenance Technician

"We love that we get discounts in our shops and can benefit from the Blue Light Card like NHS workers do."

  • Maddie Lewis
  • Retail Manager

"It's great to know that each day is an opportunity to make a difference for our local community."

Our people are our strength. We value diversity and inclusion so encourage applications from everyone, regardless of race, national origin, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability or age.

Please ensure you have your own means of transport as the hospice is not accessible by bus and is located on a main road without public footpath. Our precise location can be found here: https://stpjhospice.org/contact-us/ 

If you have any questions about this vacancy or require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please contact us on hr@stpjhospice.org.

Please note we may shortlist and interview candidates as applications are received. Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory results from pre-employment checks (right to work, references, Occupational Health, and DBS if applicable).

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