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Do you want to go to work every day in a fun, exhilarating, varied and glamorous job, which also makes a difference for some of the most vulnerable children in our society?

Then we could have the role for you. CHAS  (Children’s Hospices Across Scotland) are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and innovative events professional to join their busy fundraising and events team. The Events Fundraiser role (Band 5, £28,012.17 - £30,966.78) supports the income generation which enables the charity to deliver critical services to ensure that no family should have to go through the death of their child alone.

 CHAS high profile events have a reputation for being some of the best in Scotland, and the successful candidate will be responsible for helping to deliver these.

Key ResponsibilitieS

Project management of 3 CHAS high profile events generating £150,000 towards supporting children and families across Scotland

Leading and chairing event committee meetings and training event volunteers

Managing complex conversations with numerous suppliers and negotiating opportunities to minimise expenditure.

Managing the event budget to ensure it’s in line with budgeted income and expenditure

Taking responsibility for fulfilling all necessary actions to ensure a successful event. Planning and delivering a broad range of fundraising activities to enable a fun, seamless event whilst maximising all fundraising opportunities.

Managing a complex set of administration tasks throughout the process, prior and post event.

The Candidate

HNC level qualification or equivalent in Event Management or related discipline

Experience of working on large scale fundraising events

Knowledge of Microsoft Office 2010 and information databases

Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Good communication skills required, to deal with staff, volunteers and general public in an appropriate and effective manner

Demonstrable attention to detail

Full driving licence

About CHAS

At CHAS, staff and volunteers work together as one team, focused on the common goal of reaching every family in Scotland who needs support. They have a 3:1 ratio of volunteers to staff members in CHAS. All CHAS staff will at some point work with or alongside volunteers and will be expected to support volunteers.

The CHAS ambition is to reach every family in Scotland who is living with the heart-breaking prognosis that their child is dying, and offer them our care and support to empower them to make the most of the short time they have together. As a High Profile Events Fundraiser, you will be instrumental in achieving this vision.

Further Information and How to Apply

Further information about the role and benefits of working for CHAS can be found in the attached documents.

For an informal chat about the position, please contact Diane Alton, High Profile Events Manager, on 0131 444 4908.

For any queries regarding the recruitment process, please contact the HR Team on 0131 444 3293 or by emailing careers@chas.org.uk.

This role is subject to a Disclosure Scotland Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) / Basic Disclosure check