Community & Events Fundraiser

Who are we?

St Andrew s Hospice is a registered charity providing specialist palliative care for patients with life-limiting conditions, which require complex symptom management, and/or end-of-life care. It is Lanarkshire's specialist hospice and provides multidisciplinary support for patients, their families and carers. The service is provided completely free of charge for the adult population of North and South Lanarkshire and is open to all without distinction of race, gender or creed.

The Hospice values represent our core beliefs and act as our guiding principles at the very heart of all that we do. Our values are; Human Dignity, Compassion, Justice, Advocacy and Quality.

What is the role?

Would you like to make a difference for patients with life limiting illnesses and their families? An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enterprising and enthusiastic person to join our Community & Events Fundraising Team. Are you someone who has a track-record of generating income, an engaging personality with a passion for fundraising? If so, we would love to hear from you!

The post holder will have responsibility for arranging and maximising income from fundraising events to meet budget requirements, community fundraising/third party activities, challenge events, as well as initiating and growing new supporter relationships.

The role will also involve meeting supporters, attending cheque presentations and delivering talks to various community groups and organisations, to further promote the work of the Hospice and seek to engage and inspire new donors.

What we expect of you?

Experience in fundraising, events or sales

Experience in co-ordinating events, meeting and exceeding income targets (four figures and above)

Relish the challenge of maximising income to provide care for people in the communities we serve

It is important that you have well developed customer services skills

The ability to creatively recruit supporters

What you can expect from us?

We recognise that to continue to provide excellent care and services to patients and families, we need an amazing team around us. In order to attract, retain and reward our people, our benefits include:

A warm and supportive working environment

Competitive Salaries

Unsocial Hours Payments (where relevant to role)

Generous Annual Leave Entitlement

Induction Programme

Employee Assistance Programme

Counselling Services

Occupational Health

Contributory Pension Scheme

Flexible Working Practices

Ongoing Learning & development opportunities

NHS Staff Benefits Scheme