Children's Hospices Across Scotland
Children's Hospices Across Scotland

Charity registered in Scotland SC019724

Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) is a Scottish Charity providing and developing hospice services for children and young people with life shortening conditions and their families. 


Current vacancies

High Profile Events Manager

  • Full time
  • £38,500 – £44,500
  • Hybrid: Any CHAS site*
  • Closing 8th December 2024

Bring your passion and expertise to the spotlight as our High Profile Events Manager and craft experiences that leave a lasting impact!

We have an exciting opportunity for an individual with a talent for creating and delivering unforgettable High Profile Events to join CHAS and lead on the development and delivery of a varied and impactful High Profile Events Calendar. This work will support our “It’s Not Just a Hospice” appeal and will play a critical role in CHAS’s mission to provide unwavering care to children who may die young and their families.

CHAS’ high-profile events team designs inspiring, unforgettable experiences across Scotland, including our glittering Fawkes-y Ladies Lunch, the annual Rocking Horse Ball, and winter wonderland events in Aberdeen, Glasgow, and Edinburgh.

Joining our newly integrated Partnerships and High Profile Events Team, you will work with a talented and experienced team of professionals who are committed to raising a significant income for CHAS by providing exceptional experiences and stewardship for our supporters and partners.

Your Role at CHAS

As part of our award-winning Income Generation and Engagement Directorate, the High Profile Events Manager will sit within the Partnership and Philanthropy team. You will report to the Senior Partnership and High Profile Events Manager and lead a portfolio of unique and bespoke high profile events to raise significant income for the organisation against pre-agreed targets.

This role will contribute to CHAS’s strategic vision, which includes a fundraising goal of £75 million (including £16.3 million from the major appeal) over the next five years to sustain CHAS’s life-changing work and fund key projects like the Rachel House redevelopment.

About You

To excel in this role, you’ll bring:

• High Profile Events Strategy Development: the ability to devise, implement, manage and evaluate a compelling and irresistible calendar of high profile fundraising events to generate and exceed planned income targets

• Project Management: ability to take responsibility and act as the main appointed CHAS contact for all High Profile event, ensure that they are appropriately planned and project managed to the highest standard.

• High-impact relationship-building skills: Ability to identify and capitalise opportunities for high profile events to be instrumental in the recruitment, cultivation and stewardship of high-level supporters and prospects who will help to expand our networks, further our fundraising propositions and ultimately drive new and increased levels of income into the organisation through other income streams.

• Innovative, commercially minded approach: Talent for identifying new opportunities and creating income targeted events to support growth.

• Passion for CHAS’ mission: A commitment to making a tangible difference for families facing a child’s life-limiting condition.

Why Join CHAS?

At CHAS, we’re committed to making sure that no one has to face the death of their child alone. We provide unwavering care through a unique model that spans hospices, hospitals, and homes, providing comfort, choice, and dignity to children who may die young and their families.

Working with CHAS means making an extraordinary impact every day in a supportive, collaborative environment. Here’s what we offer:

• Flexible Working: Embrace hybrid options with time split between home and onsite in any of our sites in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Kinross or Balloch, with family-friendly working arrangements.

• Professional Development: Exposure to a range of fundraising activities and continuous learning opportunities.

• Supportive Culture: Work alongside a high-performing, award-winning team dedicated to achieving ambitious goals through innovation and partnership.

• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy generous annual leave, a competitive pension, incremental salary progression, Blue Light discounts, and extensive health and wellbeing support.

What if you don’t meet all the job requirements?

At CHAS we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, supported, and valued. We celebrate diversity and inclusivity, recognising that everyone’s journey is unique. We believe in the power of transferable skills, so if you don’t have the exact qualifications or background listed but believe your experience and skills are a great fit, we encourage you to apply. Feel free to reach out to Iain or our team for a chat to explore how you could be a great addition to our team.

*Any CHAS site, our teams work flexibly and in a hybrid manner with time split between at home and onsite in Edinburgh, Glasgow and our hospices in Kinross and Balloch

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High Profile Events Executive

  • Full time
  • £34,000 – £38,000
  • Hybrid: Any CHAS site
  • Closing 8th December 2024

CHAS are looking for a High Profile Events Executive to plan and deliver show-stopping events that make a real difference!

Our High Profile Events team will support our “It’s Not Just a Hospice” appeal and will play a critical role in CHAS’s mission to provide unwavering care to children who may die young and their families.

CHAS’ high-profile events team designs inspiring, unforgettable experiences across Scotland, including our glittering Fawkes-y Ladies Lunch, the annual Rocking Horse Ball, and winter wonderland events in Aberdeen, Glasgow, and Edinburgh.

Joining our newly integrated Partnerships and High Profile Events Team, you will work with a talented and experienced team of professionals who are committed to raising a significant income for CHAS by providing exceptional experiences and stewardship for our supporters and partners.

Your Role at CHAS

As part of our award-winning Income Generation and Engagement Directorate, the High Profile Events Executive will sit within the Partnership and Philanthropy team. You will report to the High Profile Events Manager and project manage our programme of CHAS high profile events to generate income towards supporting children and families across Scotland.

This role will contribute to CHAS’s strategic vision, which includes a fundraising goal of £75 million (including £16.3 million from the major appeal) over the next five years to sustain CHAS’s life-changing work and fund key projects like the Rachel House redevelopment.

About You

To excel in this role, you’ll bring:

  • Experience of working on large scale fundraising events
  • Planning and organising skills required for effective event project management
  • Excellent communication and Relationship-building skills, with the ability to deal with staff, volunteers, suppliers and general public in an appropriate and effective manner
  • High level of accuracy and numeracy skills as role requires regular cash handling and managing budgets
  • Demonstrable experience with Microsoft Office and databases.
  • Innovative, commercially minded approach.
  • Passion for CHAS’ mission: A commitment to making a tangible difference for families facing a child’s life-limiting condition.

Why Join CHAS?

At CHAS, we’re committed to making sure that no one has to face the death of their child alone. We provide unwavering care through a unique model that spans hospices, hospitals, and homes, providing comfort, choice, and dignity to children who may die young and their families.

Working with CHAS means making an extraordinary impact every day in a supportive, collaborative environment. Here’s what we offer:

• Flexible Working: Embrace hybrid options with time split between home and onsite in any of our sites in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Kinross or Balloch, with family-friendly working arrangements.

• Professional Development: Exposure to a range of fundraising activities and continuous learning opportunities.

• Supportive Culture: Work alongside a high-performing, award-winning team dedicated to achieving ambitious goals through innovation and partnership.

• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy generous annual leave, a competitive pension, incremental salary progression, Blue Light discounts, and extensive health and wellbeing support.

What if you don’t meet all the job requirements?

At CHAS we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, supported, and valued. We celebrate diversity and inclusivity, recognising that everyone’s journey is unique. We believe in the power of transferable skills, so if you don’t have the exact qualifications or background listed but believe your experience and skills are a great fit, we encourage you to apply. Feel free to reach out to Iain or our team for a chat to explore how you could be a great addition to our team.

*Any CHAS site, our teams work flexibly and in a hybrid manner with time split between at home and onsite in Edinburgh, Glasgow and our hospices in Kinross and Balloch.

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