Events Fundraiser

Job Title

Events Fundraiser

Location

Cross Site

Salary

Competency Based Framework, Band 5 (£30,869 £37,577 pro rata)

Hours

37.5hours across 5 days, with some evening/weekend 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 Fundraiser will:

• Take the lead in the development, growth and coordination of the events income stream, ensuring a maximum return on investment and achievement of annual budgets
• Build and manage effective relationships with event partners to develop strong and repeated partnerships
• Ensure that all events are run in compliance with hospice policies on data protection, risk management and health and safety, in keeping with HSE and Fundraising Regulator guidance on events
• Work closely with the communications team to develop and deliver effective marketing plans, ensuring all events are well planned and strategically promoted
• Provide advice, support and expertise to the wider fundraising team and hospice teams – including logistical and health and safety guidance
• Provide effective leadership, management, supervision and support to the Events Assistant.
• Produce a rolling 12-month business plan for all event activity, provide the Fundraising Manager with regular updates, written monthly progress reports and post event analysis outlying areas of success and improvements
• Work with the Fundraising Manager to set and manage the events fundraising income target and expenditure
• Increase the capacity of the events function and enhance supporter experience by recruiting, training and motivating a team of events volunteers.

Requirements

The Events Fundraiser will have:

• Strong events sector knowledge and proven experience working in a similar role
• Education or experience that demonstrates advanced skills in complex project management and strong written and verbal communication skills
• Competent in the use of the full range of Microsoft office 365 software, social media communication and event participant databases

The Events Fundraiser will be able to:

• Demonstrated ability to innovate in event design and successfully market both new and recurring events
• Strong stewardship skills, with the ability to create a positive experience for event participants and encourage ongoing support for the hospice
• Experience in working with and managing volunteers
• Proven ability to manage significant income and expenditure budgets, providing thorough analysis reports and identifying opportunities and risks
• The role involves travel between hospice locations and event venues and includes handling event materials. Reasonable adjustments will be considered to support these requirements

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 Lucy Green on 0161 498 3631 or lucy.green@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 Standard/Enhanced DBS Check, 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: 18th November 2025

Interview date: 25th November 2025