Community and Events Fundraising Lead

Salary £26,838 per year

Up to  37.5 hours per week

We are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Community and Events Fundraising Lead to join our Fundraising Team. If you have experience in building relationships, planning events and feel confident speaking to a variety of audiences, we would love to hear from you.

You will work well as part of a team, have outstanding communication skills and thrive in a fast paced and ever changing fundraising environment.

Working closely with members of the fundraising team and across the wider hospice, you will be at the heart of our fundraising success, helping to ensure vital income streams are safeguarded and increased. Your work will enable the hospice to make a meaningful difference to the lives of those in our community, from all backgrounds, who are affected by life – shortening conditions.

What we are looking for:

A talent for building and nurturing great relationships

A positive team player

An engaging and inspiring individual with a passion for making a difference

Creating an events plan of local fundraising activities

Working on annual events which take place each year – collaborating with other local charities and businesses

Building a local presence by being visible in the community

Attending events and generating income

Talking at schools and local clubs to raise awareness

Educating local people and organisations on the charity, the work we do, and how the money raised will impact people’s lives

Weekend and evening work is essential when events dictate, however, time off lieu can be accrued to compensate

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• 36 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) and an additional day off on your birthday or nearest working day
• Access to an employee assistance programme with a wealth of wellbeing resources
• Competitive pension scheme (up to 8% employer contribution)
• Life insurance
• Hybrid working opportunities (up to two days per week)
• On-site free parking
• A chance to use your skills for a cause that makes a difference every day
• Opportunity to work on meaningful, high-impact events
• A supportive environment that values innovation and creativity

For informal enquiries, please contact John Rullo, Head of Fundraising on 01772 629171.

To apply for this opportunity, please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to recruitment@stcatherines.co.uk

Closing date: 19^th January 2025 at 5pm

Longlist Teams Interview: 28^th January 2025

Shortlist Interviews: 3rd February 2025

If you have not heard within 2 weeks of the closing date then on this occasion your application has not been successful.

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