Job title Events Fundraiser
Hours 30 hours per week, worked across 4 days of the week
Salary £30,389 – £31,512 per annum FTE. Actual pro rata salary £24,311 - £25,209
Contract 12 month maternity cover
Location Wildwood Drive, Worcester WR5 2QT
The role
St Richard’s Hospice is at the heart of the Worcestershire community, providing specialist care and support to people with illnesses which cannot be cured and support for the people who are important to them.
We’re looking for an enthusiastic, organised and creative Events Fundraiser to join our Income Generation Team on a 12 month maternity-cover basis.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys bringing people together, delivering memorable events and building strong relationships with supporters.
From developing event plans and coordinating suppliers, venues and volunteers, to monitoring budgets and evaluating event performance, you’ll oversee events from initial planning through to post-event stewardship.
You’ll also work closely with colleagues across the Income Generation Team, Digital Marketing & Communications and the wider hospice to ensure our supporters receive an excellent experience at every stage.
This post requires a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service check.
About you
You’ll bring:
- Experience of planning, organising and delivering events.
- Excellent and confident interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
- Highly organised, able to manage multiple tasks or events simultaneously.
- Knowledge and understanding of the importance of providing an excellent supporter experience.
- Knowledge and understanding of budget management, income generation and event performance.
- A compassionate, people-focused attitude — especially when working with those fundraising in memory of loved ones.
- Willingness to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends.
- Full driving licence and ability to travel across Worcestershire.
Although not compulsory, the ideal candidate will have previous experience within the charity sector, delivering income generating activities, with knowledge and awareness of the fundraising regulations and codes of practice.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
What we offer
We offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits including;
- Fantastic team where everyone is welcomed and empowered to give their best
- Supportive management – keen to develop you
- Generous annual leave (seven weeks including bank holidays)
- Benenden Healthcare offering diagnosis, treatment, 24/7 GP and mental health advice lines, discounts etc. Or Cash plan giving cash back for day to day healthcare such as optical or dental costs
- Opportunities for flexible working
- Family friendly policies
- Fabulous subsidised on-site café
- Company enhanced sick pay (increased entitlement with length of service)
- Pension scheme and opportunity to continue NHS pension for clinical staff
- Free Will writing service
Find out more
If you would like to find out more information, please contact:
People Services on 01905 763963 or email recruitment@strichards.org.uk
Interview date Flexible