Salary £15,360 - £15,660 per annum (£25,600 - £26,100 per annum, full-time equivalent)
Location St Peter & St James Hospice, North Common Road, North Chailey, Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 4ED
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Are you passionate about making a difference and supporting a cause that truly matters? Do you have a flair for organisation, communication, and data management?

As a member of our Individual Giving & Legacy team, you’ll play a vital role in supporting fundraising campaigns, managing donor records, and ensuring our supporters receive the best possible experience. You’ll assist in delivering impactful campaigns, analysing data, and working closely with colleagues across the organisation to maximise fundraising potential.

Location: St Peter & St James Hospice, North Common Road, North Chailey, BN8 4ED
Contract: Permanent, Part-Time (22.5 hours per week over 3 days)
Salary: £15,360 - £15,660 per annum (£25,600 - £26,100 per annum, full-time equivalent)
Closing Date: 20th July 2025 (Early applications encouraged as we will be shortlisting and interviewing as applications are received)

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Supporting the development and delivery of individual giving and legacy strategies.
  • Managing and maintaining accurate donor records using our fundraising database.
  • Assisting with donor communications, including thank-you letters and campaign updates.
  • Collaborating with marketing and fundraising teams to ensure timely and effective campaign delivery.
  • Evaluating campaign performance and suggesting improvements.

What We’re Looking For

  • Experience or understanding of individual giving and public fundraising.
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Confidence in using databases and interpreting data.
  • A team player with a proactive and compassionate approach.

Why Join Us?

  • Be part of a values-driven organisation that puts compassion, integrity, and excellence at the heart of everything we do.
  • Enjoy a supportive and inclusive working environment.
  • Flexible working over 3 days to suit your lifestyle.
  • Opportunities for training and professional development.

If you’re ready to bring your skills and passion to a role that truly makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you. We will be shortlisting and interviewing as applications are received, so early applications are encouraged.

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

Please see the full job description and person specification for the role at the bottom of the page.

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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