Community Events Fundraiser

The Rowans Hospice; Waterlooville; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Health & wellbeing programme

Employee Assistance Programme

Free parking

DSE equipment provided

Generous holiday allowance

Career development opportunities

Blue Light Card membership

Job summary

Rowans Hospice is seeking a Community Events Fundraiser to be a visible ambassador in the local community. You will support fundraisers, inspire new supporters, and help the charity reach its income targets through engaging events and activities.

The role sits within the Income Generation team and involves coordinating volunteers, planning activities, and building strong community partnerships. The ideal candidate will combine excellent communication with strong organisational skills, and a

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills.
• Highly organised with the ability to juggle multiple projects.
• Compassionate, people-focused attitude, especially when working with those fundraising in memory of loved ones.
• Willingness to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends.
• Able to handle high-pressured and emotional situations in a busy environment.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information.
• Able to show effective time management and diligence skills.
• Strong analytical and data-inputting skills and ability to manage multiple tasks at a time.
• Full driving licence and ability to travel across Hampshire.

Responsibilities

• Raise income to support our fundraising strategy.
• Set, monitor and report on fundraising performance against targets.
• Build and nurture relationships with local fundraisers, community groups, schools, faith groups and local organisations.
• Plan and deliver fundraising activities with clear financial targets and measurable impact.
• Represent the hospice at local events, cheque presentations and talks, sharing the difference our supporters make.
• Support and manage volunteers and community ambassadors.
• Ensure all fundraising is carried out ethically and in line with regulations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Organised

Driving licence

Job description

Community Events Fundraiser

About the role

As a Community Events Fundraiser, you will be one of the faces of Rowans Hospice within our community. You will support our valued fundraisers and inspire new and prospective supporters to raise vital funds for the charity, always ensuring they receive the best possible supporter experience. You will be part of the wider Income Generation team, contributing to our shared goals and income targets.

Key responsibilities include

• Raise income to support our fundraising strategy.
• Set, monitor and report on fundraising performance against targets.
• Build and nurture relationships with local fundraisers, community groups, schools, faith groups and local organisations.
• Plan and deliver fundraising activities with clear financial targets and measurable impact.
• Represent the hospice at local events, cheque presentations and talks, sharing the difference our supporters make.
• Support and manage volunteers and community ambassadors.
• Ensure all fundraising is carried out ethically and in line with regulations.

The ideal candidate will have

• Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills, confidence speaking to community groups and schools
• Highly organised, with the ability to juggle multiple projects
• A compassionate, people-focused attitude, especially when working with those fundraising in memory of loved ones
• Willingness to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends
• Able to handle high-pressured and emotional situations in a busy environment
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information
• Able to show effective time management and diligence skills
• Strong analytical and data-inputting skills and ability to manage multiple tasks at a time
• Full driving licence and ability to travel across Hampshire

What we offer

In addition to working for a meaningful cause, we provide:

• Company pension (NHS pension retained if transferring from NHS)
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free parking
• DSE equipment provided
• Generous holiday allowance
• Career development opportunities
• Blue Light Card membership

Join Our Team

Rowans Hospice is committed to equal opportunities and inclusion in the workplace, welcoming applications from all backgrounds.

Rowans Hospice is committed to ensuring the safety and welfare of all children and vulnerable adults needing our care and support. Subsequently, our recruitment process is thorough, ensuring a consistent and detailed approach to gather information from and about candidates so that all persons appointed are suitable to work with children and vulnerable adults.

Closing date: 27 April 2026

Interviews: 30 April 2026