Job summary
Are you ready to turn moments into memories, laughter into lifelong joy, and
events into unforgettable experiences? Join us at Rotherham Hospice as our new
Event Extraordinaire and let's create magic together!
Do you thrive on creativity, innovation, and bringing people together? Are you
passionate about making a difference in the lives of others?
As our Event Manager, you'll have the exciting opportunity to curate and deliver a
wide range of events throughout the year that not only enrich the lives of our
patients but also provide recreational therapy and meaningful experiences for them
and their loved ones.
From themed parties to arts and crafts workshops in our event space, from music
therapy sessions to outdoor adventures in our gardens, you'll be the mastermind
behind it all!
Main duties of the job
Event Planning and Coordination:
- Get your creative juices flowing as you brainstorm, plan, and coordinate a diverse
range of events and activities tailored to the interests and needs of our patients and
their families.
From conception to execution, you'll be the driving force behind each event, ensuring
every detail is meticulously planned and flawlessly executed.
Patient Engagement and Well-being:- Foster a warm and welcoming environment where patients and their loved ones can
come together, connect with others, and create cherished memories.
- Through your events, you'll promote social interaction, emotional well-being, and
recreational therapy, enriching the lives of our patients and enhancing their quality of
life
About us
At Rotherham Hospice, we provide exceptional care for all those affected by terminal
illness and are the only adult hospice in Rotherham for the people of Rotherham and
surrounding villages.
We began offering Day Hospice services in 1994, and have grown over the years to now
provide a 14 bed Inpatient Unit alongside our Hospice Community Team who provide care
in the community. Our dedicated team of staff and volunteers work together to provide
palliative care that incorporates psychological, physical, social and spiritual support to help
patients and their families achieve the very best quality of life, both at home and in the
Hospice.
We believe in making a meaningful difference to the lives of patients and their families. As
a member of our dedicated team, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to a
community of care that goes beyond the ordinary. We value innovation, teamwork, and a
commitment to excellence in all that we do. Join us in creating a compassionate and
supportive environment where every team member plays a vital role in enhancing the
quality of life for those we serve
Job description
Job responsibilities
Event Planning and Coordination:
- Get your creative juices flowing as you brainstorm, plan, and coordinate a diverse
range of events and activities tailored to the interests and needs of our patients and
their families.
From conception to execution, you'll be the driving force behind each event, ensuring
every detail is meticulously planned and flawlessly executed.
Patient Engagement and Well-being:
- Foster a warm and welcoming environment where patients and their loved ones can
come together, connect with others, and create cherished memories.
- Through your events, you'll promote social interaction, emotional well-being, and
recreational therapy, enriching the lives of our patients and enhancing their quality of
life.
Community Engagement and Partnerships:- Forge strong relationships with local businesses, community organisations, and
volunteers (working with the Volunteer Manager) to enlist their support and
participation in our events.
- Collaborate with external partners to bring unique experiences and resources to our
patients, ensuring a diverse and engaging calendar of events throughout the year.
L
ogistics and Administration:- Roll up your sleeves and take care of the nitty-gritty details, from securing event
venues (if external) and coordinating vendors to managing budgets and logistics.
- Keep meticulous records, track expenses, and ensure compliance with relevant
policies and regulations to ensure smooth and successful event operations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Event Planning and Coordination:
- Get your creative juices flowing as you brainstorm, plan, and coordinate a diverse
range of events and activities tailored to the interests and needs of our patients and
their families.
From conception to execution, you'll be the driving force behind each event, ensuring
every detail is meticulously planned and flawlessly executed.
Patient Engagement and Well-being:
- Foster a warm and welcoming environment where patients and their loved ones can
come together, connect with others, and create cherished memories.
- Through your events, you'll promote social interaction, emotional well-being, and
recreational therapy, enriching the lives of our patients and enhancing their quality of
life.
Community Engagement and Partnerships:- Forge strong relationships with local businesses, community organisations, and
volunteers (working with the Volunteer Manager) to enlist their support and
participation in our events.
- Collaborate with external partners to bring unique experiences and resources to our
patients, ensuring a diverse and engaging calendar of events throughout the year.
L
ogistics and Administration:- Roll up your sleeves and take care of the nitty-gritty details, from securing event
venues (if external) and coordinating vendors to managing budgets and logistics.
- Keep meticulous records, track expenses, and ensure compliance with relevant
policies and regulations to ensure smooth and successful event operations.
Person Specification
Skills / Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to
- engage and connect with diverse audiences.
- Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the
- ability to multitask and prioritise effectively in a fast-paced
- environment.
Desirable
- Multilingual proficiency. Ability to fluently communicate in multiple
- languages. Proficiency in additional languages is highly desirable as it
- enables effective communication and engagement with a diverse
- range of stakeholders, including patients, families, and staff from
- multicultural backgrounds. Being multilingual enhances our ability to
- provide inclusive and culturally sensitive care and support services,
- contributing to Rotherham Hospice mission and aims.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- A collaborative team player who thrives in a dynamic and supportive
- work environment.
- Passionate about the mission and values of Rotherham Hospice, with
- a commitment to making a difference in the lives of patients and their
- families.
- Respectful and inclusive, with a commitment to diversity, equity, and
- inclusion in volunteer recruitment and management.
- Professional and reliable, with a high level of integrity and
- accountability in all interactions.
- Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to respond to changing needs
- and priorities in a dynamic healthcare environment.
- Approachable, confident, compassionate.
Desirable
- A full UK driving licence,
Qualifications
Essential
- Previous experience in event planning and delivery.
Desirable
- Experience in a similar roll within in a Hospice, medical or care setting.
- Experience delivering events tailored for all ages and different
- community groups.
Person Specification
Skills / Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to
- engage and connect with diverse audiences.
- Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the
- ability to multitask and prioritise effectively in a fast-paced
- environment.
Desirable
- Multilingual proficiency. Ability to fluently communicate in multiple
- languages. Proficiency in additional languages is highly desirable as it
- enables effective communication and engagement with a diverse
- range of stakeholders, including patients, families, and staff from
- multicultural backgrounds. Being multilingual enhances our ability to
- provide inclusive and culturally sensitive care and support services,
- contributing to Rotherham Hospice mission and aims.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- A collaborative team player who thrives in a dynamic and supportive
- work environment.
- Passionate about the mission and values of Rotherham Hospice, with
- a commitment to making a difference in the lives of patients and their
- families.
- Respectful and inclusive, with a commitment to diversity, equity, and
- inclusion in volunteer recruitment and management.
- Professional and reliable, with a high level of integrity and
- accountability in all interactions.
- Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to respond to changing needs
- and priorities in a dynamic healthcare environment.
- Approachable, confident, compassionate.
Desirable
- A full UK driving licence,
Qualifications
Essential
- Previous experience in event planning and delivery.
Desirable
- Experience in a similar roll within in a Hospice, medical or care setting.
- Experience delivering events tailored for all ages and different
- community groups.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
