3436 - Fundraising Officer

Job summary

Interview Date: 13th November 2026

Join our team as a Fundraising Officer

Barnsley Hospital Charity is looking for a passionate, creative and enthusiastic Fundraising Officer to help us make an even bigger difference to patients, families and colleagues across Barnsley Hospital.

Youll build fantastic relationships with supporters, community groups and businesses, develop exciting fundraising opportunities and help deliver events and campaigns that inspire people to get involved. No two days will be the same!

If youre organised, confident, full of ideas and love connecting with people, wed love to hear from you. Come and join our small friendly team and help turn amazing community support into a real difference for our hospital.

Main duties of the job

As Fundraising Officer at Barnsley Hospital Charity, you will help inspire individuals, community groups, businesses and supporters to raise vital funds that make a real difference to patients, families and colleagues. You will develop and support fundraising activities, build strong relationships with supporters, coordinate events and identify new opportunities to grow income.

Youll be organised, creative and confident communicating with a wide range of people, while ensuring supporters receive an excellent experience. Working as part of a small but passionate charity team, you will help turn fundraising ideas into successful campaigns and events, raising awareness of how donations enhance care and improve experiences across Barnsley Hospital.

About us

Barnsley is a place of real warmth and community spirit. With a proud industrial past, the town offers affordable living, great transport links, rich culture and many green spaces. Barnsley punches above its weight and has recently seen economic growth, substantial regeneration and digital ambition, whilst leading the way in healthcare innovation and employability.

At Barnsley Hospital, we are a close-knit, ambitious team delivering outstanding care in the heart of South Yorkshire. Our aim is to be the best place to work and we have been consistently rated by our people as being amongst the very best Trusts in the country in areas such as compassionate leadership, teamwork and supporting colleague wellbeing.

We offer a friendly working environment where you will be recognised and valued for what you do, led with compassion and integrity and have your career and wellbeing supported.

Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants.

For individuals who require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

Please note we reserve the right to close positions early

Job responsibilities

Job Description forFundraising Officer

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

Person specification

Experience

Essential

• Working in office based administrative support role dealing with a variety of tasks
• Experience of content management or customer service systems
• Creative design to promote fundraising opportunities

Desirable

• Experience of working or volunteering in the charity sector.
• Previous hospital/heath related service environment
• Experience of Harlequin CRM database

Qualifications

Essential

• Institute of Fundraising Certificate in Fundraising (or equivalent qualification)

Desirable

• Formal Microsoft Office training

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

• Knowledge of general office procedures

Desirable

• Knowledge of fundraising laws and practices
• Knowledge of social media streams

Trust Values

Essential

• Please describe in around 100 words: What Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
• Please describe in around 100 words: Describe a time when you were under pressure but remained calm, compassionate and focused at work.
• Please describe in around 100 words: Please describe a situation where you have demonstrated respect for your colleagues/patients in a difficult or sensitive situation.
• Please describe in around 100 words: How do you ensure you contribute to a well functioning team?

Other Factors

Essential

• Willing to work occasional unsocial hours (evenings and weekends)
• Full driving license and access to a car for work purposes