Events Community Fundraiser

Dr Kershaw’s Hospice; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organisation in the United Kingdom is seeking a proactive individual to manage and develop an annual calendar of fundraising events. This full-time, permanent role involves engaging with the public, overseeing multiple events, and driving supporter growth. The ideal candidate will have experience in event planning, problem-solving skills, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities. A commitment to organisational values and dedication to the local community are essential. Salary ranges from £27,485 to £31,049 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering and developing fundraising events.
• Ability to communicate creatively and engage effectively with supporters.
• Strong attention to detail is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage, develop, and deliver an annual calendar of fundraising events.
• Liaise with teams across the Hospice for effective communication.
• Raise the Hospice profile through various engagements and initiatives.

Skills

Event planning

Public engagement and communication

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Job description

We are looking for an individual to manage, develop, and deliver an existing annual calendar of fundraising events.

More about this role

• Can you actively engage with members of the public, our supporters?
• Have experience of delivering and developing an annual calendar of fundraising events?
• Can you multi‑task – developing new and future events concurrently?
• Are you enthusiastic and self‑motivated and enjoy event planning?

If you have the ability to:

• Work under pressure and meet targets
• Communicate creatively, and focus on growing our supporters
• Adapt to changing priorities whilst raising the Hospice profile
• Problem solve and think creatively – monitoring and evaluating projects

Dr Kershaw’s is looking for you!

We are an inclusive organisation that promotes equality, embraces the diversity of our community, and treats all our staff, patients, and volunteers with the utmost respect and dignity. We invest in your training and development, and we are open and transparent with our staff. If you align with our values, then Dr Kershaw’s is the place for you; start a new career today and join our growing team that puts our local community and our patients at the heart of everything we do.

Dr Kershaw’s is an independent Hospice serving the people of Oldham and surrounding districts and a registered charity. Since 1989, our mission has been to add quality to the lives of those with a life‑limiting illness. See more about our Hospice here.

A major part of the role is liaising with teams across the Hospice and communicating effectively with our external audiences, at all levels, to raise our profile.

Our income is supported by our events which focus on supporter engagement, supporter growth & cultivation, remembrance & fun activities, and awareness raising. This is also vital in this role as our plans for the next 2 – 3 years, to meet our strategic objectives 2025‑2028, include further growth following the construction of a new Inpatient Unit, to enable us to continue to serve our community.

To achieve all this, we need enthusiastic, self‑motivated and pro‑active people who are focused, with an attention to detail and who share our values.

This is a full time, permanent role.

If you require further information about this post please contact Jill Kirkham Community Engagement Lead or Joanne Penketh Head of Lottery & Donor Stewardship on 0161 624 2727.

Details

• Location: Dr Kershaw's Hospice
• Closing Date: 31 December 2025
• Salary: £27,485 to £31,049 per annum (dependent on experience)
• Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week (across multiple/various days inc. some weekend work)