Events Fundraiser

Trinity Hospice, Blackpool; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for learning

Wellbeing benefits

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Trinity Hospice, Blackpool is seeking an Events Fundraiser to join their Fundraising and Communications Team for a two-year contract. The role involves planning and delivering a variety of fundraising events, ensuring exceptional experiences for participants. Candidates should have experience in managing mass participation events and possess strong communication skills. This opportunity offers a supportive work environment focused on personal development and community impact.

Qualifications

• Experience managing multiple projects to targets.
• Creative and proactive in event planning.
• Experience in fundraising-related roles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support development, planning, and delivery of fundraising events.
• Take ownership of key events from planning to delivery.
• Ensure safe and well-organised events for participants.
• Engage and support participants throughout their journey.
• Work with teams to deliver compelling campaigns.
• Use data to monitor and improve events programme.

Skills

Experience delivering mass participation events

Strong communication skills

Highly organized

Ability to build positive relationships

Job description

Create inspiring events that bring communities together

At Trinity Hospice, we provide compassionate care and support to thousands of patients and families across Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre each year. Our work is made possible by the incredible support of our community, and our events play a vital role in bringing people together, raising funds and building lasting connections.

Overview

We are now looking for an enthusiastic and organised Events Fundraiser to join our Fundraising and Communications Team for a two-year contract. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering a diverse and engaging programme of events at a pivotal time for the charity, as we build towards our next large-scale art trail in 2028 following the success of Elmer’s Big Parade Blackpool.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, planning and delivery of a wide range of fundraising events across the Fylde coast.
• Take ownership of key events within the portfolio, managing everything from initial planning and promotion through to on-the-day delivery and post-event evaluation.
• Ensure that every event is safe, well organised and provides an exceptional experience for participants and supporters.
• Engage and support participants throughout their journey, helping them feel motivated, valued and connected to Trinity Hospice.
• Work closely with colleagues across fundraising, marketing and communications to deliver compelling campaigns that drive participation and maximise income.
• Use data and insight to monitor performance, evaluate success and identify opportunities to improve and grow the events programme.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering mass participation events and managing multiple projects to targets.
• Highly organised, creative and proactive with strong communication skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with colleagues, volunteers, partners and supporters.
• Should have experience in roles such as Events Fundraising Officer, Community and Events Fundraiser, Events Coordinator (Fundraising), Events and Challenge Fundraiser, Mass Participation Events Officer, Fundraising Events Executive or Community Engagement and Events Officer.

Benefits

Joining Trinity Hospice means becoming part of a supportive, collaborative team where your work has real impact. We are committed to helping our people develop and thrive, offering opportunities for learning and a range of wellbeing and staff benefits.