Events Fundraiser

St. Rocco’s Hospice is looking for an exceptional Events Fundraiser to join our team. You will be responsible for generating income from high profile events such as the Starlight Ladies Walk, Colour Run and Strictly St Rocco’s, so you will need drive and determination to succeed in this challenging yet rewarding role.

A graduate, ideally with experience in events fundraising, marketing, or similar, you will be a hardworking, motivated individual with a kind and caring approach to our supporters. 

The role will involve working closely with volunteers, suppliers and event participants and the candidate will require excellent organisational skills and be target driven. Not only will you need to grow our existing fundraising events, you will also identify new fundraising opportunities.

Key responsibilities include: negotiating with suppliers, drawing up risk assessments, promoting the events and increasing event participation. It is important that the candidate has a good understanding of the event management process and is prepared to be proactive in participant recruitment.

About the Charity - St Rocco’s provides a real lifeline for patients and families living with a life limiting illness in the Warrington area. This year has seen an extension of our services into the community; with a Hospice at Home service, a Neighbourhood volunteer scheme and an innovative schools project. Our ambitious plans mean we will need to raise over £3.7 million each year: something we do with huge support from of our local community.

Please click on the link for full details including the Job Description and Person Specification.

There is regular travel within the local geographical region therefore a full driver’s licence and own car with business insurance is required.

To Apply: Please click on the ‘ Apply on Website’ link and follow the instructions on the Hospice website

Benefits include – Free Parking, Contributory Company Group Pension Plan, (If you are a member of the NHS Pension Scheme, you have the option of continuing in this scheme), Life Assurance, salary sacrifice childcare voucher scheme and a Medical Cash Plan - T&C’s apply.

The post is not a salary incremental post and pay reviews are at the discretion of the Hospice.

Closing date: Monday 23rd January 2017, with interviews being held on an on-going basis so apply today! 

(NB: This role may be removed before the original end date or extended.)