Job Description

Are you a passionate and organised events professional who thrives on bringing people together to make a difference? Do you want to use your skills to support a much-loved local charity with a meaningful mission?


St Luke's Hospice Sheffield is looking for an experienced Events Manager to join our dedicated Fundraising Team. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering a varied and high-quality calendar of events that raise vital funds and awareness to support the care we provide to patients and families across Sheffield.

About the role

Reporting to the Community Fundraising Manager, you'll lead the planning and delivery of a diverse portfolio of mass participation events, challenge activities, community events and hospice-wide projects - both in person and virtual. You'll be responsible for delivering these events to a high standard, ensuring they meet income targets and provide an outstanding supporter experience.


This is a hands-on, collaborative role that will see you working closely with colleagues across the Hospice, as well as external suppliers, sponsors, volunteers and our incredible supporters.

Key responsibilities

Plan and manage our flagship events including the Festival of Light, Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge, Golf Day and other key fundraising events. Create and deliver new event concepts that inspire support and grow income, in line with our strategic aims. Lead all event logistics, including risk assessments, licensing, volunteer coordination and supplier management. Develop stewardship journeys and marketing plans with the Communications and Supporter Relations teams to maximise participant engagement. Track and report on income, expenditure and ROI, ensuring each event is evaluated and continuously improved.

About you

We're looking for someone with:

Proven experience in planning and delivering successful fundraising or public-facing events. Excellent project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities. A creative and proactive mindset, with the confidence to lead on new ideas. Strong communication and people skills - you'll be working with a wide range of stakeholders. The flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends, depending on event schedules.

Why Work for Us?

By working at St Luke's, as well as making a real difference to the lives of those living with a terminal illness, you will also be able to take advantage of our staff benefits.

A generous leave policy, including additional Wellbeing Days Flexible working & enhanced family leave Great pension plus death-in-service cover Free wellbeing & mental health support Reimbursement for job-related fees Discounts via Blue Light Card & more Save with our Cycle to Work scheme

For more information about the role please contact Joasia Lesniak, Head of Fundraising, via email at j.lesniak@hospicesheffield.co.uk or telephone 0114 235 7570