Kidney Care UK

We have an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about creating unforgettable experiences, building meaningful relationships and inspiring communities to fundraise for a great cause. This is a fast-paced, hands-on role where you can really see your ideas coming to life. If you want to join an ambitious Fundraising team that has been growing non-legacy income 34% year-on-year since 2021 we would love to hear from you! About Kidney Care UK There are 7.2 million people with some form of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in the UK, equivalent to 1 in 10 people. There are one million people in the UK who have CKD but are not aware of it. Since 1975, Kidney Care UK has been at the forefront of supporting people with kidney disease. From our early days when we campaigned to introduce donor cards in the UK, we have worked hard to support and represent the interests of everyone affected by kidney disease. About the Role As our Senior Community and Events Officer, you will play a pivotal role in growing and developing Kidney Care UK's community fundraising programme, helping supporters across the UK raise vital funds to support people affected by kidney disease. You will lead on developing and expanding our community fundraising income through supporter-led fundraising, local groups, community organisations, schools, clubs and community partnerships. Alongside this, you'll manage a portfolio of exciting challenge and special events, including the Manchester Marathon, Great North Run, our Treks and Adrenaline programme, and other fundraising opportunities that engage supporters and inspire lasting connections with the charity. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who loves relationship fundraising, enjoys identifying new opportunities for growth, and is motivated by delivering exceptional supporter experiences that maximise income and long-term engagement. You'll also mentor and guide our Fundraising Assistant, helping to develop a high-performing team and contributing to our ambitious fundraising strategy. Key Responsibilities Lead the development and growth of Kidney Care UK's community fundraising programme, increasing supporter participation, income and engagement. Build and manage relationships with individual fundraisers, community groups, schools, clubs, faith groups and local organisations. Develop innovative community fundraising campaigns, initiatives and resources to inspire supporters to fundraise in their own communities. Identify and secure new community fundraising opportunities, creating a strong pipeline of future income. Manage, grow and attend a portfolio of challenge events, including the Manchester Marathon, Great North Run, Treks and Adrenaline programme, and other third-party challenge events. Develop and deliver a programme of special events and fundraising opportunities that engage existing and new supporters. Provide outstanding stewardship to supporters, ensuring every fundraiser feels valued, supported and motivated throughout their journey. Monitor and manage income and expenditure budgets, ensuring financial targets are achieved. Line-manage, coach and support the Fundraising Assistant to ensure team success and development. Work closely with the Communications and Marketing teams to develop recruitment, engagement and fundraising campaigns. Ensure all fundraising activities comply with relevant fundraising regulations, health and safety requirements and GDPR. Monitor, evaluate and report on fundraising performance, identifying trends and opportunities for continuous improvement. Keep informed of community fundraising trends and best practice, bringing fresh ideas and innovation to the programme. About You We are looking for a passionate, dedicated individual who will bring the following: A minimum of two years' experience in a community fundraising or events role, with a proven ability to deliver successful programmes of work. Proven experience in organising events, using creativity and strategy to maximise participation and revenue. Excellent project management skills - you can juggle multiple projects and deadlines with ease. A creative flair for spotting opportunities, developing ideas and executing them flawlessly. Strong communication and interpersonal skills - you know how to build lasting relationships. A passionate, energetic, and self-motivated approach to delivering excellent supporter experiences. Experience of managing budgets and suppliers to ensure smooth event delivery. An eye for detail and a knack for problem-solving, keeping events running seamlessly. Though not essential, the following skills and experience would be advantageous: Experience with Beacon or other fundraising databases. Knowledge of fundraising regulations and data protection. Understanding of long-term or chronic health conditions. What we offer Working at Kidney Care UK is incredibly rewarding and you will see the life-changing impact that the charity has on kidney patients and their families: Flexi-time - we are flexible about start and finish times, and flexible about your location. Annual and Christmas leave - we offer 25 days annual leave for full time employees plus bank holidays. We also close for three days between Christmas and New Year, and you don't need to take this from your annual leave allowance. Pension - you'll be eligible for and auto-enrolled into a pension scheme where your employer will contribute 8% of your salary. Health cashback plan - ability to claim back a wide variety of routine medical treatments. Employee Assistance Programme - access to a wide variety of support including counselling, health resources and advice. Cycle2Work scheme Learning and development - you'll be able to access the full benefits of our membership of Fundraising Everywhere, Charity Comms and NVCO. There are also opportunities to complete apprenticeships. Apply today If you feel you are the right fit for the role, please press Apply , where you will be asked to upload a recent CV which includes a cover letter. In your cover letter please demonstrate in no more than 2 sides of A4 how you meet the person specification within the job description. Please note we will be reviewing applications as we receive them so may decide to close the advert early. We look forward to hearing from you . Interviews will be held in person in Alton on Friday 7th August.

Money & Energy Adviser FTE salary: £28,000 FTE Pro rata salary: £18400 (23 hour week) Home-based, with travel as required 23 hours per week Fixed term maternity cover till 31 Dec 26 (subject to external funding) About the role This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced welfare benefits advisor with a passion for sharing knowledge and supporting vulnerable people. This post is providing maternity cover until 31 December 2026 or until the early return of the substantive postholder. With around 4 in 10 beneficiaries, we support seeking help with financial difficulties, this is a pivotal role for Kidney Care UK. You will be working remotely providing income maximisation and energy advice and support for kidney patients in the UK, supporting them to achieve better financial security. Working closely with Patient Support & Advocacy Officers, provide informed and compassionate support to provide excellent outcomes for our beneficiaries. Our external partners British Gas Energy Trust have committed to fund our Money and Energy Service until March 2027. We anticipate confirmation by December 2026 whether funding will be extended beyond March 2027. This role is made possible thanks to the support of British Gas Energy Trust. About Kidney Care UK Around 3.5 million people in the UK live with chronic kidney disease, and one million of them don t know that they do. Since 1975, Kidney Care UK has been at the forefront of supporting people with kidney disease. From our early days when we campaigned to introduce donor cards in the UK, we have worked hard to support and represent the interests of everyone affected by kidney disease. About the Money & Energy Advice Service The Money & Energy Advice Service (MEAS) provides information and support for welfare benefits and income maximisation and promotes awareness of efficient energy use. Working closely with Patient Support officers, MEAS provides specialist knowledge and directly supports clients to achieve sustainable financial outcomes. The service was established in 2023 with the support of British Gas Energy Trust and is embedded as a valued element of the many ways Kidney Care UK supports people affected by kidney failure. What we offer Working at Kidney Care UK is incredibly rewarding and you will see the life-changing impact that the charity has on kidney patients and their families: • Flexi-time we are flexible about start and finish times, and flexible about your location. • Annual and Christmas leave we offer 25 days annual leave for full time employees plus bank holidays. We also close for three days between Christmas and New Year, and you don t need to take this from your annual leave allowance. • Pension you ll be eligible for and auto-enrolled into a pension scheme where your employer will contribute 8% of your salary. • Health cashback plan ability to claim back a wide variety of routine medical treatments. • Employee Assistance Programme access to a wide variety of support including counselling, health resources and advice. • Cycle2Work scheme

Senior Individual Giving Officer Hybrid (with 2 days per week in our Alton office) Individual Giving Manager Permanent, 35 hours per week £30-35k per annum, dependant on experience (plus pension & generous annual leave) About Kidney Care UK 3.5 million people in the UK have chronic kidney disease (CKD), a diagnosis that can turn your world upside down. For 50 years, Kidney Care UK has been at the forefront of supporting people with kidney disease. From our early days when we campaigned to introduce donor cards in the UK, we have worked hard to support and represent the interests of everyone affected by this lifelong condition. We provide practical, emotional, and financial support for individuals and their families, while also working with healthcare professionals to improve care services and campaign for change. Kidney disease can affect anyone and there is no cure. We are here for the young and the old, for those struggling to make ends meet, for families and loved ones. We fight tirelessly, giving our total support, to improve the lives of kidney patients and their families. We ve grown significantly over recent years. But this is just the start we want to grow our income significantly in the next five years as part of our ambitious new strategy to ensure that the charity is fully sustainable so that we can support the 1000s of patients who need us every year. We ve been making quite a splash recently our Bloody Amazing Kidneys campaign has seen more than 200,000 people successfully complete our online kidney checker so they can understand their risk of kidney disease. Will you join us and help ensure that no one faces kidney disease alone? The role The Individual Giving team is responsible for driving growth and income sustainability across Individual Giving (one-off donations, Regular Giving, Lottery) In Memory Giving, Legacy Giving and Major Giving. This is an exciting role and it will suit somebody who enjoys working across our different fundraising products, with particular focus on one-off donations, Regular Giving and In Memory Giving. The role will focus on the acquisition and stewardship of donors, maintaining a fantastic donor journey for longer term engagement. The role holder will need to own and manage their workstreams, drawing on the expertise of other in-house teams from Marketing to Finance. The need for accuracy in data and administrative work requires the role holder to have a keen eye for detail and a respect for processes and regulations. What we offer Working at Kidney Care UK is incredibly rewarding and you will see the life-changing impact that the charity has on kidney patients and their families: Flexi-time we are flexible about start and finish times, and flexible about your location. Annual and Christmas leave we offer 25 days annual leave for full time employees plus bank holidays. We also close for three days between Christmas and New Year, and you don t need to take this from your annual leave allowance. Pension you ll be eligible for and auto-enrolled into a pension scheme where your employer will contribute 8% of your salary. Health cashback plan ability to claim back a wide variety of routine medical treatments. Employee Assistance Programme access to a wide variety of support including counselling, health resources and advice. Cycle2Work scheme