Careers
Work at Nottingham Hospitals Charity
As one of the UK’s top hospital charities, we’re committed to making a real difference to patient care across Nottingham’s four NHS hospitals – and we can’t do that without our exceptional team.
We are always on the lookout for talented individuals to join us, so read on to find out more. Who knows, maybe you’ll be the next person we welcome on board!
Join our team and help us make a difference
At Nottingham Hospitals Charity, we’re entering an exciting new chapter. With a fresh strategy on the horizon, we’re set to elevate our fundraising and engagement activities and need passionate, talented individuals to help us achieve our goals.
As one of the largest and most successful NHS hospital charities in the UK, we’ve already raised over £60 million in just 17 years, but there’s so much more we can do to enhance patient care across Nottingham’s four NHS hospitals.
From funding cutting-edge medical equipment and vital research projects to improving hospital facilities and supporting hardworking NHS staff, we’re dedicated to making a lasting impact. This is only possible through the work of our exceptional charity team.
Why join us?
We support all areas of Nottingham’s NHS hospitals with appeals and projects that make a lasting impact. Every role plays a part in making a huge difference to patients, families, and staff.
If you’re looking for a role where your work truly matters, we’d love to hear from you. We’re always on the lookout for talented, motivated people to join our team – and you could be the next person to join us on this exciting journey!
Explore our current opportunities and see how you can make a difference.
What it’s like to work here
We’re proud to foster a supportive and collaborative environment where every team member plays a vital role in making a difference.
We value work-life balance and flexibility, with most team members following a schedule that supports both the needs of the business and their individual commitments. Alongside hybrid working, we also provide access to regular on-site parking and free travel between hospital sites on the Medilink service.
Our team is made up of three professional departments working closely together:
- Fundraising: Raise vital funds by engaging with patients, their families, community groups, and local businesses, helping to deliver projects and appeals that enhance patient care and support NHS staff. The team also host a raft of year-round events to enhance fundraising efforts.
- Finance: Manage donations, approve grants, and ensure funds are used where they are most needed, supporting the smooth operation of our vital work.
- Marketing and Communications: Drive engagement with our donors, fundraisers, and the wider public through storytelling, marketing campaigns, and impactful communications. This team manages our website, social media, and email channels, supports fundraising events, and ensures our brand and messaging effectively showcase the difference we’re making together.
It’s a fast-paced and rewarding environment, united by the shared goal of improving care across Nottingham’s NHS hospitals.
What our staff say:
FINANCE
Karen Morley, Assistant Accountant
“I’m part of a great team of people who all support each other and genuinely care. Even though my role involves a lot of number crunching, I still get to hear about the incredible and amazing things that people do for the Charity, and I also hear from the NUH staff about the impact of Charity Grants in their area of work.
“It doesn’t feel like ‘just a job’. The Charity funds everything from kettles to MRI scanners and research projects, supporting the staff and patients at NUH, and we are part of helping to make this happen.”
COMMUNICATIONS
Sam Gathercole, Communications and Media Manager
“I love working at Nottingham Hospitals Charity as I feel the work we do is so worthwhile, and makes such a difference to people in Nottingham.
“The Charity team are a fantastic group of people to work with, everyone is so supportive, friendly and hardworking.
“I enjoy the fact that no two weeks are the same, there are always new things happening, and I love that in my role I am able to use my creativity to produce lots of different marketing materials and media stories.”
To meet find out more, visit our Meet The Team page.
Work experience and placements
While we are unable to offer long-term work experience or placements, we welcome university students seeking practical experience in Marketing, Communications, Content Creation, Photography, or Journalism to volunteer with us on short-term projects.
If you’re looking to gain hands-on experience for your CV and build a portfolio of impactful work, we’d love to hear from you.
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