Events Officer (Fundraising)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the appointment of an experienced Events Officer to join our highly motivated Fundraising and Communications Team.

Events Officer (1 year fixed term)
Hours : Full-time (weekends and evening work will be required, for which TOIL will be provided)
Salary: £21,000 to £26,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Contract: 1 year fixed term (maternity cover)
Based: Cambridge

Arthur Rank Hospice Charity supports people in Cambridgeshire who are living with a life-limiting illness. Delivered from our new location at Shelford Bottom, Cambridge and the Alan Hudson Day Treatment Centre in Wisbech, our care and services are provided free of charge and we have been recognised, this year, as outstanding by CQC. Our professional, compassionate and practical services deliver care, counselling and education, helping our patients and their loved ones to make every moment count.

As an Events Officer, you will be responsible for project managing the well-respected flagship events and initiatives run by or overseen by the hospice; to develop this area of fundraising to enable increased funds to be raised; and to maximise supporter and donor engagement.

The ideal candidate must demonstrate project management skills, being both reliable and able to meet deadlines. Events are to be delivered to a high standard meeting the expectations of the participants and other event stakeholders.

Full driving license and use of own car will be required (mileage will be paid).

At Arthur Rank Hospice we value our staff and offer a range of benefits: Personal Pension Plan (with ability to retain membership of NHS Pension Scheme subject to qualifying criteria), Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, Study leave, Lease cars (eligibility criteria applies), generous holiday entitlement, Staff Survey and staff Forum, access to Occupational Health Services, flexible working, ongoing training, Payroll Giving option, Group Life Assurance, Long Service Awards and staff discounts to our in-house Bistro and Salon HD.

Closing date: 22nd September 2019

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We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Candidates with a disability that meet the minimum criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

No agencies please.