Events & Community Assistant

St. Raphael’s Hospice; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Raphael’s Hospice is seeking a motivated fundraiser to join the Events and Community Team, supporting the running of fundraising initiatives and donor stewardship. The role focuses on data extraction for reports, coordinating volunteers, and building relationships with donors.

You will work with the team to meet tight deadlines and present work to groups when required. The ideal candidate will have GDPR knowledge, strong communication skills, and a willingness to work evenings or weekends.

Qualifications

• Empathy with the work of St Raphael’s Hospice.
• Experience extracting data from various platforms for reports and stewardship journeys.
• Ability to organise and coordinate volunteers.
• Strong personal organisation and time management.
• Excellent donor-facing interpersonal skills.

Skills

Empathy

Data extraction for reports

Volunteer coordination

Personal organisation

Donor relations

Commitment/enthusiasm

GDPR knowledge

Project management

Working to deadlines

Public speaking

Team player

Budgeting

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Evenings/weekends availability

Driving licence/vehicle access

Job description

Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity to grow your skills and be part of a dynamic team? We’re seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our fundraising team to support the overall running of the Events and Community Team.

Role Requirements/Attributes:

• Empathy with the work of St Raphael’s Hospice
  
• Proven ability to work on extracting data from various platforms for reports and in completing stewardship journeys.
  
• Ability to work with and organise volunteers
  
• Good personal organisation
  
• Strong interpersonal skills, particularly when interacting with donors
  
• High level of enthusiasm and commitment
  
• Knowledge of Code of Fundraising Practice and GDPR
  
• Good influencing and relationship-building skills
  
• Project management skills
  
• Ability to work to tight deadlines
  
• Willing to talk about or present the work of the hospice to large groups and individuals
  
• Good team player
  
• Ability to work within budgets
  
• Strong oral and written communication skills
  
• Computer literate
  
• Willingness to work outside of normal office hours such as evening and weekends
  
• Ability and willingness to travel independently across the Hospice’s catchment area, including transporting light event materials where required. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle would be desirable.