Are you ready to take your event management skills to the next level in a role that truly matters? We are looking for a passionate and experienced Events Lead to join our Psychotherapeutic Team and help create unforgettable experiences for the children and families we support on a temporary basis of up to 12 months.
Main duties of the job
In this rewarding role, you'll take the lead on planning and delivering a vibrant calendar of both virtual and in-person Family Events. Working closely with our dedicated Nursing Care, Family Liaison, Creative Therapies, and Bereavement Teams, you'll ensure every event is meaningful, memorable, and delivered with care.
About us
Demelza greatly values the benefits of a diverse team and embraces diversity, equality, and inclusion in all areas of its work. We are committed to building a diverse and authentic workplace, ensuring that our team reflects the diversity of the children and families we support. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds.
Job responsibilities
What You'll Bring
* Proven leadership and event management experience, ideally within the charity or healthcare sector.
* A creative, proactive mindset with a sharp eye for detail and exceptional organisational skills.
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the confidence to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
* A collaborative approach, ready to work with internal teams and external partners to bring family events to life.
* Sensitivity and discretion when handling confidential and emotional situations.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Graduate-level degree or equivalent, with event management experience, preferably in the healthcare or charity sector.
* Self-motivated and able to work independently, managing both personal workload and event responsibilities.
* Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, adapting to changing priorities and deadlines in an events environment.
* Strong leadership skills, including experience supervising staff or volunteers.
* Proficient in IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and experienced in communicating with stakeholders through various digital platforms, including email marketing software.
* Excellent communication skills, with experience managing diverse stakeholders and working across teams to achieve event objectives.
* Ability to write proposals, participation roles, briefings, and manage event data for trend analysis and report compilation.
* Flexibility to work evenings and weekends occasionally to meet service needs.
* Demonstrate close alignment to all Demelza values.
* This role requires regular travel across our operating region. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use or reliable transport arrangements are essential.
* Possess a qualification in Event Management.
* Understanding of the challenges and sensitivities faced by Demelza families in a hospice setting.
* Experience in managing budgets and financial processes.
* A creative and compassionate mindset to develop engaging, uplifting events suitable for specific caseloads.
* Excellent attention to detail in proofreading communications and documentation.
* Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with internal teams, external partners, and volunteers, maintaining sensitivity to the hospice environment.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure check will be required to ensure suitability for the role.
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