Fundraising & Communications Officer, Welsh Ambulance Service Charity

Job overview

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 2 YEARS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.

The Welsh Ambulance Service Charity is the official NHS charity for the Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust (WAST). As a registered charity, the Welsh Ambulance Service Charity supports WAST staff, volunteers and patients right across Wales, providing funding for projects that go beyond what's possible through statutory government funding.

Following a strategic review in 2023, the Corporate Trustee has supported the development of the Charity as a “strategic enabler”, investing in the Charity’s leadership and structure so that it can better support staff and patients. As part of this investment, a new Head of Charity joined the Trust in October 2024.

This is an exciting time for the Charity, as it invests in resourcing to grow and to fulfil its potential. Key objectives for the Charity are to increase its fundraising income, and to better demonstrate the impact of its charitable spending.

This position is advertised as full-time – however, a part-time contract could be considered for the right candidate

This role can be based at any of WAST’s regional offices (St Asaph, Swansea or Cwmbran) with opportunities for home working. Some travel across Wales would be required to meet the needs of the role.

Main duties of the job

The primary purpose of this role is to lead on Fundraising and Communications for the Welsh Ambulance Service Charity. This will include building strong relationships with community fundraisers, WAST staff and volunteers, potential donors, and the wider community, in order to build the profile of the Charity and to maximise fundraising income.

The post holder will be responsible for devising a Fundraising and Marketing Plan, with the support of the Head of Charity, in line with the strategic direction of the Charity Committee and Corporate Trustee. The post holder will then be principally responsible for the delivery of the agreed plan.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.