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