Fundraising & Communications Officer, Welsh Ambulance Service Charity

St Asaph, Wales, United Kingdom

4/9/2025

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. The work of the post holder will be pivotal in achieving these objectives, and to ensuring a sustainable future for the Charity.

This position is advertised as full-time – however, a part-time contract (0.6 FTE or 0.8 FTE) 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.

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 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.

#RemarkablePeople

Our workforce is made up of over 4,000 remarkable people who contribute to the delivery of world-class patient care across Wales, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Whether you work in a patient-facing role or within our range of support services, the work that you do enables us to provide high quality care, wherever and whenever we’re needed.

The Trust recognises the need for its workforce to represent the diversity of the population it serves across the whole of Wales and seeks to create an environment where diversity is celebrated and inclusivity matters. We are also keen to break down any barriers into the Trust, and would encourage applications from under-represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ communities and disability groups.

Careers within the Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust are diverse and varied, with opportunities arising right across the service. Whatever your skills and background, you’re sure to find a career with us which is fulfilling, challenging, and rewarding.

In line with the Trust’s Starting Salary Procedure, all applicants will start at the bottom of the band for the position applied for, but can apply for a higher salary if they have previous experience relevant to the position.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: David Hopkins Job title: Head of Charity Email address: [email protected]