Job Description

Want to put the fun into FUNdraising? Dougie Mac is not just seeking a Senior Business and Events Fundraiser - we are inviting a compassionate advocate to join our hospice mission.



You'll be responsible for forging meaningful partnerships with local businesses, hosting engaging events that inspire generosity, and nurturing long-term relationships with corporate sponsors. This role requires someone who can express gratitude, maintain strong relationships, and show supporters the real impact of their contributions.



You will be part of our vibrant Business & Events team -- a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.

Key Responsibilities

Forge Meaningful Partnerships: Collaborate with local businesses to show them the impact they can make by supporting Dougie Mac. Host Engaging Events: Plan and deliver inspiring such as our Golf Day, Business Club and prestigious TreeCycle. Nurture Relationships: Develop and maintain strong, long-term relationships with corporate supporters. Stewardship: Express gratitude and keep supporters informed about the difference their contributions make. Work as Part of a Team: Support the wider Income Generation team and contribute to achieving income targets of around 250k individually, with further growth potential.

About You

Qualities we value:

Excellence:

Striving for excellence in everything you do, with strong attention to detail.

Networking:

Someone who naturally connects with people -- the person who turns a casual chat into a partnership opportunity.

Strategic Thinker:

Able to see the big picture and link fundraising opportunities to our hospice mission.

Great Communicator:

Confident and compelling, whether presenting to a room or chatting one-to-one.

You'll also be:

Organised, proactive and able to manage multiple projects. A team player with a can-do, positive attitude. Someone who enjoys variety and thrives in a fast-paced role.

Why Join Dougie Mac?

At Dougie Mac, we care deeply about the people who make our work possible. Whatever your role, you'll be part of a supportive, values-led organisation where everyone is encouraged to grow, contribute, and make a real difference.


As a Dougie Mac employee, you'll benefit from:



?? 35 days of annual leave, rising with length of service

?? Options to buy and sell annual leave ?? Hospice-paid Healthcare Cash Plan ?? Competitive Pension Scheme ? DBS paid for by the hospice ?? Free on-site parking ?? Learning & Development opportunities
? Join us and be part of a local charity that puts people at the heart of everything we do. ?

Salary:

26,000 - 29,000

Hours: 37.5 hours including some weekend and evening work. Time in lieu given.

Applications close: 5th January

Interviews: 14th & 16th January

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How to Apply

Please complete the application form in full, paying particular attention to your

personal statement

. This should clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the

job description and person specification

. See the Recruitment Process Document for more information.



?? For more information, please contact:

Deborah Vickers - Head of Business & Events Fundraising

?? Deborahvickers@dmhospice.org.uk ?? 01782 344300

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not provided.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy and interview early, in the event of a large number of applications.

& Person Specification below - Please note, our shortlisting process is based on these documents. In accordance with our safer recruitment policy CV's alone will not be accepted. We are strongly committed to the Safeguarding of our adults and children.


At Dougie Mac we are recruiting employees to join our rapidly growing team. We currently have over 400 employees who work together to provide exceptional care and support to patients and their families in North Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.


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Douglas Macmillan Hospice

Barlaston Road

Stoke-on-Trent

ST3 3NZ

Email:

recruitment@dmhospice.org.uk

Tel:

01782 344300