Events Fundraiser

at  Ashgate Hospicecare

Salary£25,001 - £28,227
LocationHasland
This is a permanent, full time vacancy that will close in 18 days at 23:59 BST.

PROPOSED INTERVIEW DATE:

Any candidate who identifies themselves as disabled will be shortlisted if they meet the essential criteria for the role. Essential criteria can be found in the job description and person specification for the role. If you require any accessibility adjustments, please contact a member of the HR team at hr@ashgatehospice.org.uk or by calling 01246 568801
If successful, you will be required to have a DBS check carried as part of the conditional pre-employment checks. For more information, please refer to the candidate assistant notes.
As a healthcare provider, it is very important to us that our staff have the annual flu jab and are fully vaccinated against COVID 19. It is our expectation that all of our staff will have the vaccinations unless there are strong compelling reasons why not. We believe having the vaccination not only protects you but also helps us to keep our patients, staff and visitors safe.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, flexibility required around events to include evening and weekend working. Time in lieu is offered for working outside of normal working hours.
The Events Team is part of the ambitious Hospice Fundraising Team who have a reputation for delivering excellent events within our community, specifically the Sparkle Night Walk. This fast-paced team plan and deliver a varied calendar of events and also support fundraisers participating in externally organised events including the London Marathon, Great North Run, Skydives, etc.
This post, alongside another Events Fundraiser will take responsibility for managing some of the hospice led events whilst also promoting third party events focusing on enhancing event experience and increasing net contribution.
The Events Fundraiser will also manage and support an Events Assistant and work collaboratively with the wider hospice teams.

The main responsibilities include:

• Lead on the planning and delivery of the new Superhero Night Walk
• Support the planning of our biggest fundraising event, The Sparkle Night Walk and take on a leading role at the event
• Collect event feedback and produce detailed evaluations
• Create clear volunteer communication plans and event briefs, ensuring they feel valued with a focus on retention of new event volunteers
• Produce detailed risk assessments and event plans
• Work alongside the Marketing and Communications Team to create a plan and engaging materials and social media content
• Build relationships with suppliers and local businesses to source gifts in kind and sponsorship
• Support Hospice patients and their families by organising special events on the Inpatient Unit

To get full details on what the role includes please read the attached Job Description, call the recruiting manager for an informal chat and come and visit us.