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Head of Capital Appeal

Are you ready to be part of something truly transformational? St Elizabeth Hospice is embarking on one of the most exciting and ambitious projects in our history – a major capital appeal to build a community hospice facility in Gorleston. And we’re looking for an exceptional fundraiser to help us make it happen.

As our Head of Capital Appeal, you’ll help shape and drive a multi-million-pound campaign that will change lives for generations to come. You’ll have the opportunity to bring together major donors, trusts and foundations, corporate partners and the wider community, uniting them behind a powerful cause.

You will:

  • lead the planning and delivery of our capital appeal, through both private and public phases.
  • inspire senior stakeholders, partners and our wider community to be ambassadors for the campaign.
  • build and nurture high-value relationships that result in transformational gifts.
  • create compelling cases for support and deliver memorable cultivation opportunities.
  • work collaboratively with colleagues in fundraising, marketing & communications, and our clinical teams to bring the appeal to life.

Who are we looking for?

You’re an experienced, confident, and creative fundraising professional who thrives on turning visions into reality. You bring a track record of success in philanthropy, partnerships and/or major appeals and enjoy motivating others to achieve something extraordinary. You’re a natural relationship-builder with warmth and integrity, a strategic thinker, and a meticulous planner. Above all, you’re passionate about making a difference for patients and families.

This is your chance to be part of a once-in-a-generation project that will transform hospice care in Great Yarmouth & Waveney. You’ll be joining a supportive, ambitious, and caring team that shares your passion for excellence and your drive to make a difference. If you’re inspired by the thought of being part of a landmark campaign that will leave a legacy of care, we’d love to hear from you.

Why St Elizabeth Hospice?

At St Elizabeth Hospice, we believe that every moment matters. We’re a local, independent charity, dedicated to improving the lives of people in Ipswich, East Suffolk, Great Yarmouth and Waveney who are facing progressive or life-limiting illness.

Since 1989, we’ve been at the heart of our community, providing compassionate care, easing pain, and helping people and their families find comfort, dignity, and meaning through some of life’s most challenging moments. Last year alone, we supported over 4,000 patients and their loved ones.

St Elizabeth Hospice is committed to safeguarding and protecting the adults and young people that we work with and has a zero-tolerance approach to abuse, neglect and discrimination of any person. As such, all posts are subject to a rigorous safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We have a range of robust safeguarding policies in place which promote safeguarding across the hospice and staff are expected to undertake regular, mandatory safeguarding training to equip them with the knowledge and skills to identify and respond to potential risks

Would you like an informal conversation about the role? Please contact Clare Chater, Director of Income Generation & Marketing, on clare.chater@stelizabethhospice.org.uk

Interviews will be held week commencing 3 November 2025

We kindly request no contact from recruitment agencies please.

Details
Closing date Sunday 26 October 2025
Location Ipswich
Status 24 month fixed term with possibility of extension
Salary £45,000 per annum
Hours 37.5 hours per week; part time and flexible options considered

Discover St Elizabeth Hospice and what it’s like to work with us

The hospice offers a generous benefit package, including:

  • 27 days annual leave entitlement
  • Pension scheme
  • Life Cover
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Car Leasing Scheme
  • Health Service Discounts
  • Occupational Sick Pay
  • Blue Light Card
  • Employee Assistance Programme

For more details about this role please read the job description and person specification.

Only applicants selected for interview will be contacted, and invitation to interview will be sent by email.  If applying, please keep a check on your emails including your spam/junk folders.