Events Assistant

Job Title

Events Assistant

Location

Cross-Site

Salary

Band 3 (£24,937 – £26,598)

Hours

37.5 hours across 5 days with some weekend /evening working

Contract

Permanent

Introduction

At Moya Cole Hospice, there’s one thing that motivates us and that’s providing excellent care and support to those living with or affected by life-limiting Illnesses.

We’re continuously developing our plans for delivering outstanding person-centered care that is innovative and evidence- based and to ensure Moya Cole is in the best shape possible for future generations.

You’ll be challenged, inspired and empowered to help us achieve our purpose and to play your part in making a difference.

Job Summary

The Role

The Events Assistant will:

• Assist the Events Lead in planning, coordinating, and delivering hospice and third-party fundraising events
• Provide excellent supporter care, responding to enquiries promptly and professionally to build strong relationships
• Promote local, national, and international challenge events to recruit participants and maximise fundraising income
• Manage event administration, including registrations, communications, database updates, post-event follow-up, and sending fundraising materials
• Support on-the-day event delivery, ensuring health and safety and a positive experience for participants and volunteers (including some evenings and weekends)
• Coordinate and transport event materials, merchandise, and equipment
• Work with the communications team to promote events across digital and print channels
• Maintain accurate participant data and communications in Raisers Edge
• Contribute ideas for new events and help review event performance

Requirements

The Events Assistant will have:

• Experience (paid or voluntary) supporting or delivering events
• Strong organisational, communication and IT skills (Office 365, CRM/donor management databases)
• A proactive, well-organised approach with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Excellent customer service skills and a genuine enjoyment of working with people
• A flexible, supportive team player willing to help colleagues when needed
• Knowledge of (or willingness to learn) fundraising best practice, charity law and event health and safety requirements
• Ability to travel across the hospice catchment area, including transporting event equipment (access to a car is essential for this role)

Key Benefits

• 35 days annual leave rising to 37 after 5 years and 41 after 10 years (inc. bank holidays, pro rata for part-time employees)
• Buy an additional week annual leave (pro rata for part-time)
• Heath cash plan
• Contributory pension scheme up to 7% matched contribution (or the ability to continue with a previously held NHS pension (subject to making contribution’s into the scheme in the previous 12 months)
• Life cover
• Free parking
• Discounted meals on site
• Meaningful work, making a difference in the lives of others
• Opportunity to develop your leadership skills within a structured development framework
• IIP Platinum employer creating the right environment for everyone to thrive and reach their potential

How to Apply

If you would like to contribute to making a difference for a much-loved charity, we’d love to hear from you.

Click HERE to apply. 

Please contact Laura Hindley on 0161 498 3631 or laura.hindley@moyacole.org.uk for more information.

Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time.

The successful candidate will be subject to a DBS Check at the level appropriate to the role, the cost of which is covered by the hospice. Any post holder within the organisation will be expected to undertake safeguarding training appropriate to their role and adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures. All staff must work in accordance with their statutory roles and responsibilities in relation to safeguarding in accordance with the Working Together to Safeguarding Children 2023, The Care Act 2014, and Prevent Duty 2015.

Timescales

We reserve the right to close and interview prior to the dates outlined below.

Closing date: 30th January 2026

Interview date: 12th February 2026