Community Events Fundraiser

Posting date:	16 March 2026
Salary:	£30,414.00 per year
Additional salary information:	£30414.00 a year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	31 March 2026
Location:	Elland, HX5 0QY
Company:	NHS Jobs
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	B0115-26-0005

Summary

Community Events Fundraiser Job Description Salary £30,414 per annum Hours 37.5 hours per week including regular evenings and weekends Location Office based role at main Hospice building in Elland Contract type Permanent Responsible to Community and Events Fundraising Manager Accountable to Head of Fundraising, Communications & Marketing Job Summary As the Community Events Fundraiser, you will lead on the planning and delivery of our flagship mass participation and community-led events, including the Garden Party, Colour Run and Midnight Walk. Your focus will be to maximise income from each event by creating exciting, engaging, and well-executed experiences that inspire participants to raise as much money as possible for Overgate Hospice.You will ensure that communications leading up to and following each event actively encourage fundraising, celebrate achievements, and strengthen long-term supporter relationships. Stewardship will be central to your approach, ensuring participants feel valued, supported, and motivated to continue their involvement with the Hospice beyond the event itself. You will develop and introduce a new event to strengthen our annual calendar and increase sustainable income at a time when the costs of running the Hospice continue to rise.You will take responsibility for all aspects of event delivery, ensuring every event is professionally organised, financially successful and delivered to a high standard. This includes full oversight of health and safety, risk management, and liaison with relevant authorities, including the local council and emergency services. You will ensure all events meet regulatory requirements, including the implementation of Martyns Law and other relevant legislation, providing a safe and secure environment for all involved. Duties and Responsibilities-In this role, you will plan and deliver a portfolio of community fundraising events that generate significant income for Overgate Hospice while providing engaging and memorable experiences for supporters.You will lead the planning and delivery of the Hospices flagship community events, including the Garden Party, Colour Run and Midnight Walk, ensuring they maximise fundraising income while providing welcoming, enjoyable, and meaningful experiences for participants and the wider community. This will include overseeing all aspects of event planning such as venue arrangements, route planning, logistics, safety, participant engagement, and overall event delivery. You will also research, develop and propose a new community fundraising event to be introduced into the Hospices annual events calendar. You will work closely with the Communications and Marketing team to develop and implement promotional plans that increase event participation and income. You will collaborate with the Business Partnerships team to develop a range of corporate sponsorship opportunities for each event, maximising income while ensuring that sponsors receive a positive and professional experience and that agreed sponsorship benefits are delivered to a high standard.You will recruit, train, and manage volunteers to support fundraising events, ensuring they feel confident, prepared and valued in their roles and providing guidance and resources to enable them to contribute effectively to the success of each event.You will also support the wider fundraising team with smaller events where appropriate, providing expertise in planning, promotion, and delivery to strengthen the overall fundraising programme.You will inspire colleagues across the organisation to support fundraising events by promoting them internally. You will monitor and evaluate the success of events, gathering insight and feedback to assess performance, identify opportunities for improvement and strengthen future fundraising outcomes and supporter experiences.You will work closely with the Events Fundraiser within the Philanthropy team to ensure a joined-up and consistent approach to event planning, budgeting, health and safety and supporter stewardship. You will work with the Community and Events Fundraising Manager to develop and manage the annual events budget, carefully monitoring expenditure to maximise income while remaining within agreed financial limits. This will include negotiating with suppliers and seeking opportunities to secure gifts in kind where possible.You will maintain accurate records relating to event fundraising activity, ensuring processes and procedures are clearly documented and kept up to date to support consistency and continuous improvement.You will ensure excellent supporter stewardship across all events within your remit, improving supporter journeys where possible and ensuring interactions and communications are recorded accurately within the Donorflex database in line with team processes.You will support the Community and Events Fundraising Manager with other fundraising initiatives as required and contribute positively as a member of the wider Income Generation team. Shared Responsibilities of the Fundraising Team Income Generation-As a member of the Fundraising team, you will contribute to generating the income required to support the vital work of Overgate Hospice. Team members work collaboratively to meet and exceed agreed fundraising targets, regularly reviewing progress against both team and individual goals. Supporter Engagement-Providing an excellent supporter experience is central to the work of the Fundraising team. Staff are expected to deliver professional, courteous, and compassionate customer service that reflects the Hospices values and ensures a positive experience for donors, supporters, and volunteers. Compliance and Improvement-All fundraising activity must be carried out in line with relevant legislation, regulatory requirements, and sector guidance. Staff are expected to comply with frameworks set out by organisations such as the Fundraising Regulator, Charity Commission, Hospice Income Generation Network, Charity Retail Association and Volunteering England, as well as ensuring that all activity aligns with the Code of Fundraising Practice. Flexibility and Commitment -Fundraising roles often involve working flexibly to support the delivery of events and community activities. Team members may be required to work occasional evenings and weekends and attend selected Hospice fundraising events.As part of supporting events and activities, the role may involve manual handling tasks such as lifting, carrying, and setting up equipment, and may require standing for extended periods. Training and guidance on safe manual handling practices will be provided to ensure staff safety and wellbeing. Shared Responsibilities of all Employees-Everyone working at Overgate Hospice plays an important role in ensuring that our organisation remains a safe, professional, and supportive place for patients, families, staff, and volunteers. Safeguarding Children & Adults-Overgate Hospice is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. Valuing Diversity and Equality -Overgate Hospice is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in both our services and our workplace. PERSON SPECIFICATION Qualifications and Training Essential A good standard of general education Educated to GCSE level or able to demonstrate equivalent relevant experience Desirable A recognised fundraising qualification Experience and Knowledge Essential At least two years experience working in a fundraising or event management role Experience of working in a busy office environment Experience of working to timescales and deadlines Experience of representing an organisation in a professional manner Desirable Experience using fundraising databases or CRM systems such as Donorflex Experience of managing staff and volunteers Experience of managing budgets Experience of analysing fundraising data and producing reports Skills and Abilities Essential Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey the Hospices message to a wide range of audiences Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills Excellent organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines Strong attention to detail and accuracy when maintaining records and processing information Competence in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint Ability to develop new and innovative fundraising ideas and events Desirable Ability to conduct risk assessments for fundraising activities Knowledge of legal and safety requirements relating to fundraising events Understanding of financial principles relating to fundraising and donation processing Ability to manage budgets and financial records accurately Personal Attributes Essential Commitment to providing a high-quality and professional service High ethical standards, transparency and accountability in fundraising activity Ability to promote the Hospices role and impact within the community Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and respond positively to new challenges Compassion and sensitivity when interacting with service users, supporters and bereaved families Creative thinking and enthusiasm for developing new fundraising ideas Commitment to personal and professional development Ability to maintain confidentiality Willingness to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends Additional Requirements Essential A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.