Event Lead position within the dynamic income generation team Salary circa £27,761 (pro-rata) per annum Part Time 22.5 hours plus benefits. Are you looking for an exciting and demanding challenge working with a friendly and supportive team? Ready to develop your skills to the next level? Are you a knowledgeable, passionate, fun, enthusiastic, and entrepreneurial individual, with an interest in events and the experience and passion to manage a great team? Do you have the determination and energy to successfully drive and develop the St Luke’s Hospice Event programme and sustainable income strategy through the next 5 years and beyond? By driving and showcasing all the event opportunities our city has to offer, we will need you to expertly support the team to find and build strong relationships, with our supporters and partners, who are at the heart of everything we do. As a confident individual you will identify, develop, manage, and market a high-profile portfolio of fundraising events at all levels, to offer to our supporters and donors. Your main goal will be to finalise all event logistics, including event launch, health and safety, on the day event planning and managing feedback. You will also work with the rest of the department to maintain and look for opportunities to increase event participation, in support of St Luke’s strategic priorities. You will be part of a tactical team of focused individuals, committed to the development and implementation of large events and ad hoc opportunities. Operating with attention to detail, and possessing a strategic mind, you will ensure that the most effective processes, practices, and techniques are in place to deliver results. The post holder should have proven experience in managing fundraising event activities including the implementation, analysis and management of large events. The Event Lead will also be part of the team, responsible for all tasks relating to event fundraising that will build and deliver income, whilst managing the Event Advisor. This will be an exciting, fast paced and challenging role within the busy and dynamic Income Generation Team based in Plymouth. Reporting to the Events Manager the post holder will be expected to regularly communicate with external suppliers and industry experts to develop productive relationships that build engagement and support for St Luke’s. To this end you will need robust communication, planning and organisational skills along with strong administrative experience and outstanding time management values. This is an exciting opportunity at St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth on a permanent part-time flexible contract. St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth is an independent charity, providing specialist end of life care to patients and families in Plymouth, Southwest Devon, and East Cornwall. The St Luke’s Hospice income generation team is fundamental in raising vital income to support the specialist care that St Luke’s provide. Benefits include an attractive employment package, which includes 7 weeks annual leave (Inc. bank hols), membership to a cash back health plan (after probation), flexible working and St Luke’s is committed to the development of its staff and offer great and exciting opportunities for development and training. The successful candidate must also hold a valid driver’s licence and be comfortable driving a van; travel to various locations across Plymouth and the wider area is essential for this role. St Luke’s are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where everyone can bring their whole selves to work. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in St Luke’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQ people. Closing Date: Monday 2nd December 2024 1st Interview Date: Monday 9th December 2024 2nd Interview Date: Wednesday 11th December 2024 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Why work for St Luke’s? Hello and thank you for checking out our current vacancy. It’s worth setting up a job alert or simply checking back in regularly because - as St Luke's continues to meet the demand of caring for more families - we're always evolving and new opportunities spring up, both clinical and non-clinical. One of them could be just what you're looking for We value all our people - not only our specialist doctors, nurses and social workers, but also our colleagues more behind the scenes, from our maintenance and catering staff to our fundraisers, administrators, educators and IT team. And that's just to name a few It takes a vast variety of skills, experience and knowledge to keep our vital service running smoothly. As an Employer of Choice, we offer our staff a wide range of benefits and rewards. Not only generous annual leave and pension schemes, but a fantastic health scheme to help towards the cost of eye tests, dental care and physiotherapy. In addition, this gives you access a GP, and counselling and practical information helplines, 24/7. While working with our hospice is hugely rewarding, knowing you're helping us make such an important difference, we recognise it's work that can be challenging emotionally. That's why, when you join us, we'll be here to support you all the way. 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