An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a WISHH Charity Chief Executive to join our independent Charity.
Our aim is to raise funds to enhance facilities, equipment and services at Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital over and above what can be achieved by the NHS alone.
Working in partnership with the hospitals we support, we can help patients experience the best facilities and treatments possible and give the comfort and wellbeing of patients and their loved ones the attention their medical circumstances need.
As an ever-growing charity, we are looking for a WISHH Charity Chief Executive that will drive and lead ambitious fundraising strategies, ensuring financial growth and stability.
Interviews will take place week commencing 10 March 2025.
Main duties of the job
The WISHH Charity Chief Executive will act as the senior contact and liaison between the Charity and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Developing and overseeing the strategic management of the Charity and all operational activities that support the strategic direction.
Reporting to the Board of Trustees, you will lead and influence those within the Charity, Hospitals, as well as our external partners and the community we serve, translating these strategies into tangible outcomes that will ultimately support the patients and visitors of Hull University Teaching Hospitals.
This is a significant leadership opportunity. You must have substantial experience in leading a Charity and be able to demonstrate how you have been involved with fundraising, developing strategy, and providing high-class services whilst managing funds. You must be able to develop effective partnerships and lead, develop, and motivate the WISHH charity Team.
Applicants require exceptional leadership qualities, fundraising skills, and exceptional relationship management skills. In addition, they must possess a strong business understanding and credibility. You will be passionate about the Charity and the work it does to support our hospitals. You will be a natural leader who will facilitate and support collaborative working both internally and externally to the Charity.
The WISHH Charity Chief Executive will be directly accountable to the Charity's Board of Trustees.
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion. Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve. Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH. As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology. We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details. An information pack is also attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Educated to post graduate degree level/equivalent qualification in a relevant subject. Leadership/management or project management qualification or equivalent experience. Specialist fundraising and/or marketing qualifications or equivalent experience.
Desirable
Evidence of understanding the range of issues across the NHS and Charity sector.
Experience
Essential
Significant proven experience in fundraising with evidence of generating significant levels of philanthropic income of all types. Experience of marketing and fundraising strategy development. Senior operational and strategic leadership experience with Board exposure. Experience of successful development and implementation of business plans and business cases. Proven success of devising, implementing and maintaining major donor recruitment, with evidence of clear strategies to meet set targets and outputs. Experience of internal/external partnership working at a senior level, with a proven track record of successful persuading, influencing and negotiating. Ability to forecast, set and control budgets. Experience of managing a successful, well-motivated team, with experience of managing performance, training and development and staff wellbeing. Experience of managing volunteers is an advantage. Substantial proven experience of report writing and presenting complex information in a simple, concise and engaging way. Experience of policy and procedure development. Detailed knowledge and understanding of issues, opportunities and policy affecting health, public services and the charity sector, including governance and regulatory aspects. Ability to calmly resolve diverse and complex problems.
Desirable
Experience of overseeing a major gift campaign. Experience of making maximum use of a major fundraising database. Managing and implementing change at a senior level. Experience of innovative techniques to problem solve.
Skills, Knowledge and Ability
Essential
Excellent oral and written communication skills including ability to present to large groups. Ability to motivate and enthuse colleagues. Strong leadership skills. Entrepreneurial, creative approach to developing mutually beneficial partnerships. Persuasive with excellent interpersonal, diplomatic, influencing and negotiating skills. Ability to make a significant contribution to the development of the overall strategy for the work of the Fundraising team. Good analytical and strategic visioning skills. Political awareness - ability to perceive impact of actions on the decisions and activities of others. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to respond effectively to multiple priorities and tight deadlines. Able to take the lead and facilitate new initiatives/changes. Demonstrates the ability to make sound judgments and generate new ideas in complex situations.
Desirable
Experience of overseeing a major gift campaign. Experience of making maximum use of a major fundraising database. Managing and implementing change at a senior level. Experience of innovative techniques to problem solve.
Other Requirements
Essential
Able to work autonomously and collaboratively. Able to bring the best out in people by harnessing their energy and talent. Flexible and willing to commit to achieving results and meeting deadlines. Sets high standards and motivated to achieve these. Initiative - sees opportunities and acts on them proactively. Promotes an environment of continuous learning and staff involvement in decision making. Committed to continuing professional development. Holder of Full UK driving licence. Willing to work flexibly with some out of hours working required.
Desirable
Demonstrates responsiveness and resilience in leading change and reaching goals.
Employer details
Employer name
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Castle Hill Hospital
WISHH Charity, Entrance 1B, First Floor Administration Block, Castle Road
Cottingham
HU16 5JQ
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Our aim is to raise funds to enhance facilities, equipment and services at Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital over and above what can be achieved by the NHS alone.
Working in partnership with the hospitals we support, we can help patients experience the best facilities and treatments possible and give the comfort and wellbeing of patients and their loved ones the attention their medical circumstances need.
As an ever-growing charity, we are looking for a WISHH Charity Chief Executive that will drive and lead ambitious fundraising strategies, ensuring financial growth and stability.
Interviews will take place week commencing 10 March 2025.
Main duties of the job
The WISHH Charity Chief Executive will act as the senior contact and liaison between the Charity and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Developing and overseeing the strategic management of the Charity and all operational activities that support the strategic direction.
Reporting to the Board of Trustees, you will lead and influence those within the Charity, Hospitals, as well as our external partners and the community we serve, translating these strategies into tangible outcomes that will ultimately support the patients and visitors of Hull University Teaching Hospitals.
This is a significant leadership opportunity. You must have substantial experience in leading a Charity and be able to demonstrate how you have been involved with fundraising, developing strategy, and providing high-class services whilst managing funds. You must be able to develop effective partnerships and lead, develop, and motivate the WISHH charity Team.
Applicants require exceptional leadership qualities, fundraising skills, and exceptional relationship management skills. In addition, they must possess a strong business understanding and credibility. You will be passionate about the Charity and the work it does to support our hospitals. You will be a natural leader who will facilitate and support collaborative working both internally and externally to the Charity.
The WISHH Charity Chief Executive will be directly accountable to the Charity's Board of Trustees.
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion. Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve. Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH. As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology. We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details. An information pack is also attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Educated to post graduate degree level/equivalent qualification in a relevant subject. Leadership/management or project management qualification or equivalent experience. Specialist fundraising and/or marketing qualifications or equivalent experience.
Desirable
Evidence of understanding the range of issues across the NHS and Charity sector.
Experience
Essential
Significant proven experience in fundraising with evidence of generating significant levels of philanthropic income of all types. Experience of marketing and fundraising strategy development. Senior operational and strategic leadership experience with Board exposure. Experience of successful development and implementation of business plans and business cases. Proven success of devising, implementing and maintaining major donor recruitment, with evidence of clear strategies to meet set targets and outputs. Experience of internal/external partnership working at a senior level, with a proven track record of successful persuading, influencing and negotiating. Ability to forecast, set and control budgets. Experience of managing a successful, well-motivated team, with experience of managing performance, training and development and staff wellbeing. Experience of managing volunteers is an advantage. Substantial proven experience of report writing and presenting complex information in a simple, concise and engaging way. Experience of policy and procedure development. Detailed knowledge and understanding of issues, opportunities and policy affecting health, public services and the charity sector, including governance and regulatory aspects. Ability to calmly resolve diverse and complex problems.
Desirable
Experience of overseeing a major gift campaign. Experience of making maximum use of a major fundraising database. Managing and implementing change at a senior level. Experience of innovative techniques to problem solve.
Skills, Knowledge and Ability
Essential
Excellent oral and written communication skills including ability to present to large groups. Ability to motivate and enthuse colleagues. Strong leadership skills. Entrepreneurial, creative approach to developing mutually beneficial partnerships. Persuasive with excellent interpersonal, diplomatic, influencing and negotiating skills. Ability to make a significant contribution to the development of the overall strategy for the work of the Fundraising team. Good analytical and strategic visioning skills. Political awareness - ability to perceive impact of actions on the decisions and activities of others. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to respond effectively to multiple priorities and tight deadlines. Able to take the lead and facilitate new initiatives/changes. Demonstrates the ability to make sound judgments and generate new ideas in complex situations.
Desirable
Experience of overseeing a major gift campaign. Experience of making maximum use of a major fundraising database. Managing and implementing change at a senior level. Experience of innovative techniques to problem solve.
Other Requirements
Essential
Able to work autonomously and collaboratively. Able to bring the best out in people by harnessing their energy and talent. Flexible and willing to commit to achieving results and meeting deadlines. Sets high standards and motivated to achieve these. Initiative - sees opportunities and acts on them proactively. Promotes an environment of continuous learning and staff involvement in decision making. Committed to continuing professional development. Holder of Full UK driving licence. Willing to work flexibly with some out of hours working required.
Desirable
Demonstrates responsiveness and resilience in leading change and reaching goals.
Employer details
Employer name
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Castle Hill Hospital
WISHH Charity, Entrance 1B, First Floor Administration Block, Castle Road
Cottingham
HU16 5JQ
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
