Events Officer
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: 28,050 to 31,000 per annum
Contract: 12 months
Location: Hatfield Office/Hybrid - Candidates must have a full driving license and use of own vehicle for business purposes
Herts Young Homeless is an independent charity and has been supporting vulnerable people in Hertfordshire since 1998. We are professional, passionate, collaborative and supportive charity that provides guidance to everyone who is in need of support.
We are looking for dedicated and passionate Events Officer to join our team based in Hatfield!
How will you make a difference?
Manage, develop and evaluate an engaging programme of events fundraising, and support the Community Fundraising Officer when delivering local events to raise a target income of £90k. Support groups and individuals organising fundraising events and activities on behalf of hyh. To support the development and delivery of the Communications Plan.
What can we offer you?
* A supportive and inclusive work environment
* 25 days annual leave per annum (in addition to Bank Holidays & Public Holidays)
* Holiday purchase scheme
* People's Pension Plan contribution
* Group Life Insurance plan
* Opportunities for personal and career development
* Hybrid working - option to work from home to be agreed with line manager
* An additional annual leave day on your Birthday
* Monthly draws to win ‘lunch on your manager’ or ‘leave work early’
* Medicash – A healthcare cash plan offering cash back on a range of healthcare related treatments including optical, dental and complementary treatments. Unlimited access to a 24/7 health and stress related helpline and discounted gym memberships.
What will you be doing?
Contribute to hyh’s overall Fundraising strategy as a member of the Fundraising Team
* Identify, develop and support existing and new community and events fundraising activities to increase and generate significant net income and supporter engagement
* Provide excellent donor care for all fundraising activities, to develop productive and lasting relationships with the community and convert them into loyal supporters
* Assist the Head of Fundraising & Communications in the development and delivery of hyh’s Events and Communications Plans
* Update donor CRM databases and website
If you are open, big hearted, passionate, conscientious and take pride in doing a job well, then we would love to hear from you!
Please apply via the link on the vacancy found on our website submitting a cover letter or a short video along with your CV. If you require any adjustments to support your application please let us know and we will be happy to help where we can. Closing Date 24th November 2025.
Equal Opportunities
We treat everyone with equal dignity and respect, and promote equal opportunity for all and challenge any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any person on the grounds of race, colour, sex, marital status, religion or belief, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or any other perceived difference.
hyh strives to be an equal opportunities and inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Our promise to you
Herts Young Homeless promises to act with the upmost integrity and respect when it comes to handling your data and will not share your details with any other client without 1) discussing the opportunity with you first and 2) without your verbal or written consent for us to do so.