CHAS are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and innovative events professional to join their events team. 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? As a member of the CHAS fundraising team you will support the income generation which enables us to deliver critical services to ensure that no family should have to go through the death of their child alone.

Our CHAS high profile events have a reputation for being some of the best charity events in Scotland, providing all little surprises and moments of sparkle that our guests have come to expect. We would love for YOU to become a part of the team to lead and deliver top quality, engaging and exciting events across the country. As part of the Partnerships and Philanthropy team, within the fundraising department, you will work in a focussed and driven environment. You will be given the opportunity to support exciting projects in the organisation and add value to partnership working across CHAS. If you think you are the person to add that extra sparkle to our events then please read on.

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 is in line with budgetted 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.

About You

• 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 our support. We 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.

Our 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 an Events Fundraiser, you will be instrumental in achieving this vision.

VisionPK is a local charity offering support and services to people in Perth and Kinross with sensory impairments. We have recently moved to a new Sensory Hub in Perth town centre and will be developing our services and offer over the next twelve months. This is an opportunity to join us at exciting stage in our growth and contribute to our enhanced services!

If you have experience of assessing needs, setting priorities and managing your own workload, along with being a team player, well organised and using your own initiative, please get in touch!

You will also have an opportunity to work towards gaining a nationally recognised professional qualification as a Rehabilitation Worker in visual impairment, which we would fully fund.

PVG membership, or willingness to become at member with a check at enhanced level is essential.

VisionPK is a local charity offering support and services to people in Perth and Kinross with sensory impairments. We have recently moved to a new Sensory Hub in Perth town centre and will be developing our services and offer over the next twelve months. This is an opportunity to join us at exciting stage in our growth and contribute to our enhanced services!

If you are used to working with minimal supervision, with experience of dealing directly with the public, record keeping and using Microsoft Outlook applications, as well as being organised, with good people skills and the ability to manage your time well, this role could be perfect for you!

PVG membership, or willingness to become at member is essential.

Want a job that makes a real difference?

Marie Curie have an exciting opportunity to join their progressive and innovative Fundraising Volunteering Team. As a Fundraising Volunteer Development Manager covering the Devolved Nations, you’ll drive volunteering in Marie Curie’s Fundraising regions to be the standout leader across the sector and ensure we are the charity of choice for people looking to volunteer.

This exciting role will require you, as part of the regions senior leadership team, to support, develop and inspire community fundraisers to ensure their volunteers and fundraising groups fundraising activity is as effective as possible and delivering sustainable income.

Alongside your work in the communities, you will be part of an energetic and driven team who lead on key projects to develop and evolve the Fundraising Volunteering Programme at Marie Curie to ensure we remain at the forefront of the sector.

The nature of fundraising activity requires flexibility and in return for your commitment to evening and weekend work, we will strive to help you enjoy a strong work life balance.

The role covers the team in the Devolved Nations so will therefore involve travel, so you should have a full UK driver’s license and access to a vehicle (business insurance will be required).

What we are looking for:

• A talent for building and nurturing great working relationships
• An ability to lead on key projects and deliver in agreed timeframes
• An understanding of fundraising principles, methods and procedures
• Adaptability and resilience
• Great customer service skills with the ability to provide excellent stewardship
• A creative problem solver with a can-do attitude and ability to think outside the box and challenge the status quo
• Organisation and prioritisation skills
• An engaging and inspiring individual with a passion for making a difference

What’s in it for you:

• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
• Continuous development
• Leading training programmes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible Working

For more information or an informal chat please contact Jenn Cathcart on 07798 638129

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.