Current Vacancies
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Rowcroft Hospice is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Rowcroft Hospice – Rowcroft House Foundation Ltd
Avenue Road, Torquay, Devon TQ2 5LS
Registered Charity No. 282723
TRUSTS & GRANTS FUNDRAISER
Part-time – 22.5 hours per week
Band 5 - £18,817 - £27,352 (pro-rata)
Permanent
Rowcroft Hospice is dedicated to providing high quality care to people living with life threatening illnesses in Torbay and South Devon, as well as supporting their families and carers. This vital service costs over £5.1 million each year, of which £4.3 million has to be raised in charitable funds.
This new role, based within the Fundraising team, will raise funds from grant-making bodies by undertaking extensive research and preparing and submitting applications to achieve annual targets.
You will be a persuasive communicator and a master of the written word. Possessing exceptional research skills, you must be highly organised and work well under your own initiative.
A track record of report writing, understanding and interpreting complex information and working to and meeting targets is essential.
With experience of applying to large and small Trusts and other Grant Givers, you will be able to demonstrate the significant contribution that you can make to our fundraising income.
For an informal discussion about this post please contact Rachael Bryett, Head of Fundraising on 01803 217629.
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Closing Date: 9th March 2012 at 2.00pm
Interviews: 20th March 2012
SUPPORTER DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Part-time – 22.5 hours per week
Band 3 - £13,961 - £18,817 (pro-rata)
Permanent
Rowcroft Hospice is dedicated to providing high quality care to people living with life threatening illnesses in Torbay and South Devon, as well as supporting their families and carers. This vital service costs over £5.1 million each year, of which £4.3 million has to be raised in charitable funds.
This new role, based in Rowcroft’s Fundraising team, will work with the Supporter Development Manager to generate income from potential and existing supporters. Key to the success of the role will be understanding donor motivations, identifying opportunities and developing a tailored approach to individual giving.
If you are creative, self motivated and enthusiastic, with good communications skills, working within this dynamic environment will provide an exciting opportunity for professional development.
For an informal discussion about this post please contact Jill Stevens, Supporter Development Manager on 01803 210857.
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Closing Date: 29th February 2012 at 2.00pm
Interviews: 12th March 2012
COMMUNITY SPECIALIST PALLIATIVE CARE TEAM SECRETARY
Band 3 - £13,961 - £18,817 (pro-rata)
15 hours per week
Rowcroft Hospice Community Specialist Palliative Care Team are looking to recruit a part-time secretary as part of a job-share arrangement, with flexibility to work additional hours to cover annual leave and sickness. The post holder will be responsible for providing secretarial and administrative support to a multi-disciplinary team consisting of Community Specialist Palliative Care Nurses, Occupational Therapists, and Social Workers.
Applicants will have demonstrable previous experience, excellent communication skills and telephone manner, with the ability to cope with sensitive issues. Knowledge of medical terminology would be advantageous but is not essential.
NHS pension transferable or Standard Life approved contributory money purchase pension scheme available.
For more information about this post, please contact Kathy Cookman, Senior Specialist Palliative Care Team Secretary on 01803 210810.
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Closing Date: Tuesday 14th February 2012
Interviews: Week Commencing 27th February 2012
FUNDRAISING ASSISTANT
Band 2 - £13,355 - £16,950 (pro rata)
Part-time – 15 hours per week (across a minimum of 3 days) Permanent
Rowcroft Hospice is dedicated to providing high quality care to people living with life threatening illnesses in Torbay and South Devon, as well as supporting their families and carers. This vital service costs over £5.1 million each year, of which £4.3 million has to be raised in charitable funds.
We are looking for an organised and proactive Fundraising Assistant. The role will provide administrative support to our Fundraising Team whilst co-ordinating fundraising volunteers, fundraising merchandise and Rowcroft’s collection boxes.
Along with a sensitive and considerate approach the post holder will be flexible and take an active role in developing and supporting relationships with our donors. In addition to using the Microsoft Office suite, you will use our Donorflex database, so IT skills are essential.
For informal enquiries, please contact Hayley Norrish, Community Fundraising Officer on 01803 210833.
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Closing Date: Thursday 16 February 2012 at 2.00 pm
Interviews: Thursday 1 March 2012
PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO DIRECTOR OF PATIENT CARE & COMMUNITY MDT MANAGER
37.5 hours per week
Band 4: £16,024 - £21,798
Rowcroft Hospice is looking to recruit a PA to join their Secretarial Team. The post holder will have responsibility for providing a professional PA/secretarial service to the Director of Patient Care, and the Community Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) Manager.
This is an interesting and varied post, requiring a well-motivated and flexible individual with exceptional communication skills and organisational ability. You must have experience working at a senior secretary/PA level, and have excellent IT skills.
For further information regarding the post, please contact Caroline Wannell, PA to Chief Executive & Chairman on (01803) 210807.
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Closing Date: 5.00pm on Monday 20th February 2012
Interviews: Monday 5th March 2012
