Senior Community & Events Manager

Senior Community & Events Manager

At Prospect Hospice, our fundraising team is at the heart of everything we do. The income we generate enables us to provide expert, compassionate end‑of‑life care to people across Swindon, Marlborough and northeast Wiltshire — every day of the year.

We are now looking for a Senior Community & Events Manager to take our thriving community and events programme to the next level.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Flexible working options available, minimum 3 days per week in the office)

This is a senior, high‑impact fundraising role with real scope. You’ll lead a talented and creative team, oversee our flagship events, grow community fundraising, and play a key part in shaping the future of relationship fundraising at Prospect Hospice. Collectively, this team generates around £1.1m each year — and there’s plenty of ambition to grow further.

As our Senior Community & Events Manager, you’ll be:

• Leading the strategy, delivery and growth of all community fundraising and events
• Owning budgets, forecasting and performance reporting, ensuring strong ROI
• Delivering high‑quality, supporter‑centred flagship events such as Starlight Walk, Men’s Walk, Light Up A Life and more
• Expanding community fundraising across groups, schools, workplaces and associations
• Overseeing challenge events and third‑party fundraising activity
• Acting as a senior ambassador for the hospice internally and externally
• Line‑managing, motivating and developing a passionate fundraising team
• Deputising for the Head of Relationship Fundraising and contributing to wider strategic planning

Occasional evenings and weekends will be required to support events throughout the year.

You’ll be an experienced fundraising manager with a strong track record in community and/or events fundraising. You’re strategic, commercially minded (without losing sight of people), and confident working at senior level.

You’ll bring:

• Significant experience delivering successful community and/or events fundraising programmes
• Proven leadership and people management skills
• Strong financial acumen — budgets, forecasting and analysis
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Creativity, resilience and a passion for supporter experience
• A commitment to inclusive practice and our ASPIRE values

A full UK driving licence is essential, and experience innovating or developing new fundraising products is a real plus.

If you’re excited by the opportunity to lead, innovate and inspire — all while supporting outstanding end‑of‑life care — we’d love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your suitability for the role and why you’d like to work with us.

Interviews will take place w/c 19 and 26 January 2026.

We’re committed to creating a truly inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We value diversity of thought, ability and individuality, and we’re proud to be a learning organisation that encourages innovation and continuous development.

• 27 days annual leave entitlement (plus bank holidays)
• Generous contributory pension scheme and life assurance
• Discounts with local retailers, gyms and service providers including Blue Light Discount Card
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Family‑friendly policies and practice
• Free on‑site parking