Dear Candidate,
Thank you for your interest in a career at Rossendale Hospice.
The Events Fundraiser role is an exciting new opportunity for the right person to help shape the future of Rossendale Hospice and ensure we can continue to provide the vital services our local community relies on.
Working with us offers many benefits. Our roles are immensely rewarding, and you will become part of a talented, committed, and supportive team, more information about this can be found within this application pack.
We all share a passion for the work we do. Our patients and their families and carers are at the heart of everything we do, and we believe it is a privilege to provide comfort, care, and support during some of the most challenging times in people’s lives.
Rossendale Hospice’s philosophy centres on choice, ensuring patients receive the care they want, where they want it, whether at the Hospice or in their own homes. As a registered charity, we receive approximately 21% of our running costs from commissioners, with the remaining 79% funded through charitable donations and fundraising, making roles such as this one essential to our continued success.
Our Vision
To positively influence a future in which everyone within Rossendale who accesses our services receives the best possible care and support.
Our Values
Our work is underpinned by the following core values, which all staff and volunteers are expected to uphold:
- Compassion
- Integrity
- Excellence
- Openness
Role Purpose
This is an exciting new role, and we are looking for the right person to bring our events calendar to life. The Events Fundraiser will play a key role in helping Rossendale Hospice sustain and grow its services for local people by delivering engaging, well‑planned fundraising events that inspire community support and generate vital income. The Events Fundraiser will be required to develop, manage and promote fundraising events whilst working to achieve monthly fundraising income., The fundraiser will work closely with the Fundraising Manager, the post‑holder will be responsible for planning, organising and delivering a minimum of three major fundraising events per year, alongside supporting a range of smaller community and supporter‑led events. This is a hands‑on role for someone who is creative, organised and passionate about making a difference.
Key Responsibilities
Event Planning & Delivery
· Lead the planning, organisation and delivery of a minimum of three major fundraising events per year.
· Support and develop a programme of smaller events, campaigns and community fundraising activities.
· Prepare event plans, budgets, timelines and risk assessments.
· Ensure all events are delivered safely, professionally and in line with hospice values.
Income Generation
· Lead the delivery of a programme of fundraising events that generates a minimum of £100,000 net profit per year.
· Maximise return on investment across all events, ensuring income targets are met or exceeded.
· Monitor event income and expenditure closely, reporting performance and variances to the Fundraising Manager.
· Identify opportunities to grow income year on year through increased participation, sponsorship and community engagement.
· Ensure all fundraising activity represents value for money and supports the long‑term sustainability of hospice services.
Supporter & Volunteer Engagement
· Recruit, brief and support volunteers involved in fundraising events.
· Build strong relationships with supporters, community groups and local businesses.
· Act as a positive ambassador for Rossendale Hospice at events and in the community.
Marketing & Promotion
· Work with colleagues to promote events through digital channels, print, social media and local networks.
· Support the development of engaging event materials and communications.
· Help ensure consistent messaging about the hospice’s work and impact.
Compliance & Governance
· Ensure all fundraising events comply with relevant legislation, GDPR, fundraising regulations and hospice policies.
· Maintain accurate records and supporter data.
Person Specification
Essential
· Experience of planning and delivering events (charity, community or commercial).
· Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
· Ability to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends when required.
· A proactive, enthusiastic and solution‑focused approach.
· Commitment to the values and mission of Rossendale Hospice.
Desirable
· Experience of fundraising or working within the charity sector.
· Experience of working with volunteers.
· Strong local knowledge and community connections.
· Experience of budget management.
· Confident using IT systems and social media for event promotion.
Why Join Us
This is an exciting opportunity to join Rossendale Hospice in a newly created role, giving you the chance to shape and develop our events fundraising programme from the outset.
The post is offered on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract, with the intention that, subject to success and meeting agreed objectives, the role will be made permanent.
You will play a vital part in generating income that directly supports patients and families, working within a supportive, values‑led organisation that is deeply rooted in its community. This role offers the opportunity to be creative, make a real impact, and grow professionally while helping to secure the future of hospice care in Rossendale.
Special features of the job. The postholder will be required to work outside normal working hours, including evenings and weekends throughout the year at various events. It is a requirement of the postholder to be present occasionally alone in charge or in assistance at out of hours functions. Such attendance to be agreed with the Fundraising Manager who will allow time off in lieu to be taken as appropriate.
Pay: £30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Transport links
Experience:
- Income generating: 2 years (required)
- Events Fundraising: 1 year (required)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
