Community & Events Assistant

Teesside Hospice Trading Trading Limited; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Teesside Hospice is looking for a Community & Events Assistant to support a busy fundraising team. The role involves coordinating event logistics, supporting volunteers and delivering great supporter care to ensure campaigns run smoothly.

A DBS check is required, and there is a focus on accurate record-keeping and administration across fundraising activities. The successful candidate will be organised, proactive and personable, with strong communication and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Organised and proactive
• Excellent communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to build relationships with supporters

Responsibilities

• Coordinate event logistics and help run fundraising activities
• Support volunteers and campaign volunteers across events and initiatives
• Deliver excellent supporter care and respond to enquiries
• Maintain accurate donor and event records and databases

Job description

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Will consider flexible working hours)

Salary: £25,000 per annum (full time equivalent)

Location: 1 Northgate Road, Middlesbrough, TS5 5NQ

Are you passionate about making a difference in your local community? Do you thrive in a varied role where no two days are the same? Join Teesside Hospice as our Community & Events Assistant and play a vital role in supporting fundraising activities that help us provide exceptional care, compassion and support to people facing life-limiting illnesses and their families.

Working alongside our Community & Events Fundraising Team, you'll provide administrative and operational support across a wide range of fundraising activities, events and campaigns. From coordinating event logistics and supporting volunteers to delivering excellent supporter care and maintaining accurate records, you'll help ensure our fundraisers and supporters have an outstanding experience every step of the way.

We're looking for someone who is organised, proactive and personable, with excellent communication skills and a strong attention to detail. You'll enjoy building relationships with supporters, working collaboratively with colleagues and representing the hospice at community events. Whether you already have experience in fundraising or are looking to develop your career within the charity sector, this is an exciting opportunity to join a values-driven organisation where your contribution will have a real impact.

At Teesside Hospice, we believe in making every moment count. Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional, specialist care and support to patients and their families during challenging times.

People are at our core. We offer a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth and development and are always aiming for the highest standards and working environment. Our teams work positively together, collaborating to ensure our patients get the best care, and staff enjoy a fulfilling career knowing they make a real difference in people's lives.

Our values are Compassionate, Skilled, Accountable, Trustworthy and Principled - working here means being part of a community that focuses on empathy, respect and teamwork. We're there for everyone who needs us and are on a mission to change the way society and healthcare systems care for people.

Join us at Teesside Hospice and be part of a place where your skills and compassion can truly shine.

Closing date for applications is 3 rd September 2026, but we reserve the right to close the advert earlier if we have a high volume of applications.

Teesside Hospice is committed to eliminating discrimination and values diversity in the workplace.

This role requires a DBS check. We will do this for you