Community, Corporate and Events Manager (Maternity Cover)

Want to make a difference to Local Lives?

We are an independent local charity based in Bosham, Chichester offering a wide range of services to support our patients, and their loved ones, who are living with a life limiting or terminal illness.

The work we do makes a real difference to the lives of local people and we support over 330 patients at any one time between our In-Patient Unit and Community teams.

All our vital services are provided free of charge, thanks to the generous support of fundraisers and donors. As Community, Events, and Corporate Manager, you will know that the work you do has a real impact.

“The fundraising team are all about having FUN! We work both individually and together on projects and are always on hand to help each other. The Hospice is a very special place and you can feel that as soon as you enter the building. Absolutely everyone loves being part of the Hospice family and there is just such a lovely atmosphere all the time.”

Victoria Chomka, Community and Corporate Fundraiser

Being a Community, Events and Corporate Manager at St Wilfrid's

St Wilfrid’s Hospice is looking for a motivated Community, Events and Corporate Manager, to join us on a fixed term contract covering maternity leave. This role will be responsible for the development, oversight and growth of the Hospice’s Events and Community Strategy.

The role leads on promoting and developing all events, community activity, and corporate partnership by leading an enthusiastic, friendly and ambitious team of fundraisers.

Qualifications and Experience

• Fundraising experience at a senior level (Essential)
• Specialist knowledge of Community, Event and Corporate Fundraising activities, including strategic planning and reporting (Essential)
• Experience of developing funding propositions, campaigns and securing significant funds (Essential)
• Experience of leading and developing the skills of a team (Essential)
• Full driving licence with access to a car with business insurance cover (Desirable)
• Right to work in the UK (Essential)

For a full Job Description, please visit our website or view the attached Job Description.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at St Wilfrid's

We value diversity and are committed to being a place where people feel their differences are recognised and welcomed, and their needs are heard and respected. Creating an inclusive workplace is a core part of our aim to ensure St Wilfrid’s is a great place to work and a compassionate and caring place to be.

We want to hire talented people and to make sure our processes don’t exclude or disadvantage people with disabilities or different needs. Please let us know what would help you apply for our role – we’re happy to be flexible with our process to make sure you can shine. 

We guarantee an interview for candidates with disabilities who meet the essential criteria for the role.

What we offer you

All Hospice employees are offered the following benefits:

• Annual Leave - Our generous holiday entitlement starts at 27 days per year plus bank holidays and increases with service
• Healthcare – Access to a contributory health plan for you and family members. This covers a range of benefits including eyecare and physiotherapy
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - Access to free and confidential Virtual GP Advice, Counselling and Legal Support
• Continuation of existing NHS Pension Scheme Membership – And recognition of reckonable service for certain benefits
• Generous Pension – With 7.5% employer contribution for staff not in the NHS pension scheme
• Life Assurance Scheme - Should the worst happen while you work with us, your loved ones will receive a lump sum payment equal to twice your salary (or the NHS Life Assurance Scheme if applicable)
• Free on site parking - At our beautiful, purpose built Hospice in Bosham
• Subsidised food - Our catering staff provide a range of high quality meals at low prices for all staff members on site at the Hospice
• Staff discount - In all our community charity shops and eligibility for the Blue Light Card discount scheme

Interview Information

Please ensure all screening questions are answered otherwise your application may not be considered.

This will be a two stage interview process with first interviews scheduled to take place in person at St Wilfrid's Hospice, Bosham on the 30th September and 1st October 2024. Second stage interviews are scheduled to take place w/c 7th October 2024.