Events Lead (Maternity cover)
£30,575 - £33,455 per annum.
37.5 hours per week
Havering-atte-Bower, Essex (with flexibility to travel across the local area) Hybrid – minimum x2 days on site or at events
Fixed term, 15 months
Wednesday 30th September 2026
SFH 486

Join Us and Make Every Event Matter
We're looking for an enthusiastic and creative Events Lead to develop and deliver a successful programme of fundraising events that inspire supporters, raise vital income, and increase awareness of our work.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced events professional to take ownership of our growing events portfolio, including flagship events such as our Memory Walk, Strictly Saint Francis and our bi-annual Big Heart Ball, while helping to develop new and innovative fundraising opportunities.
About the Role
As Events Lead, you will be responsible for planning, developing and delivering a diverse programme of fundraising events. You'll manage events from concept through to delivery, ensuring every participant has an exceptional experience while maximising fundraising income and supporter engagement.
Working closely with the Events & Community Manager and wider fundraising team, you'll help identify new opportunities for growth, recruit and steward supporters, and ensure events are delivered safely, professionally, and within budget.
About You
We're looking for someone who is organised, motivated and passionate about creating exceptional supporter experiences. In return, you will receive a warm welcome and become part of an exceptional well-established team of fundraisers who have the Hospice and the people we support at the heart of everything we do.
Why Join Saint Francis Hospice?
- Be part of a respected local charity making a real difference.
- Deliver meaningful events that inspire communities and change lives.
- Work alongside a supportive and passionate team.
- Opportunity to develop and grow within a successful fundraising department.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
Apply Now
If you're an experienced events professional who thrives on creating memorable experiences, building supporter relationships and delivering outstanding results, we'd love to hear from you.
Join us and help raise the funds that enable Saint Francis Hospice to continue providing outstanding care when it matters most.
Please click on the apply button to download an application form and we would appreciate if you could also complete & return an Equality & Diversity Monitoring Form and email these to jobs@sfh.org.uk. Please note that a DBS check will be undertaken as part of our pre-employment checks for the successful candidate.
Please direct any queries to jobs@sfh.org.uk







