Events Fundraiser (Maternity Cover)

Contract: 12 month fixed term contract

Salary: £27,000 – £32,000 depending on experience (pro rata for part time)

HOURS OF WORK:  30 hours per week (Monday to Friday) covering weekend events if needed

Closing Date: 12th February 2023

St Luke’s Hospice – Caring for Harrow and Brent St Luke’s Hospice cares for people approaching the end of their life in Harrow and Brent. We aim to give the people we care for the best possible quality of life, each and every day. Supporting local people and their families is at the heart of what we do – focusing on what matters the most to them is at the centre of our care.

The care we give is free of charge, available to all, and respects the cultures, religions and beliefs in our richly diverse community. Our care is given with compassion and dignity and involves not just looking after the patient, but also includes supporting the people closest to them. 

Our local community is a vital partner in our care, kindly supporting us through their donations and fundraising alongside the dedication of over 800 incredible volunteers who freely give us their time to support the best possible end of life care for local people.

Job Purpose

Events are a vital part of the fundraising portfolio at St Luke’s Hospice. This exciting opportunity is a fixed term maternity cover contract to work as an Events Fundraiser, alongside dynamic and innovative colleagues in the Events and Community team.

You will be required to market, deliver and recruit to a series of fundraising events to raise

income from the local community of Harrow and Brent. The team delivers a wide range of opportunities for people to fundraise through events participation.

We do this through hospice-organised events such as our flagship Midnight Walk event, a multi-day UK walk, a Santa-themed run and through recruiting to third party events where we buy places, such as the London Marathon. You will work across the fundraising department, in a culture of innovation and collaboration, to meet overall fundraising objectives.

There will be the requirement to work occasional evenings, and weekends around certain events (for which Time off in Lieu is given).

In return St Luke’s Hospice offer the following benefits:

• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increases with service)
• Hospice pension 3% employee contribution and 6% employer contribution
• Subsidised onsite meals
• Access to our 24hr employee assistance programme
• Free onsite parking
• Access to the NHS Blue Light Card

To apply, please complete online application form.

See Job description for more details.

Applicants are encouraged to inform us if any reasonable adjustments are needed to be made during any part of the recruitment process.

St Luke’s Hospice are equal opportunity employers and particularly welcome applications from groups who are currently under-represented in our staff.

Please note: We will not be able to employ you if you are not eligible to work in the UK. We will not be able to obtain a work permit on your behalf.