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Could you see yourself working for us? Weston Hospicecare is a fantastic and dynamic charity based in Uphill focusing on delivering expert end of life and palliative care to those in the northern Somerset area with a life-limiting condition. Why not use your skills to support local people and the community?  Our current vacancies include:

Vacancies

 

Salary:  £31,500 per annum (dependent on experience)

Hours: Full time – 37.5 hours per week

Weston Hospicecare provides specialist care for local people who are living with life-limiting illnesses. A much loved and well supported local charity, the hospice is based in Uphill, a quiet village on the outskirts of Weston-super-Mare, Somerset.

We are expanding our Communications and Marketing team, and an exciting opportunity has arisen to lead on all aspects of hospice communications and marketing. Working with and directing a Senior Communications and Marketing Officer, you will build brand awareness, communicate impact, support all income generation activity and care services across our catchment area. You will also monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of these activities. This is an exciting next step for an established communications and marketing professional.

Main Duties and Responsibilities
  • Develop a Communications and Marketing strategy for the charity
  • Develop expertise within the team through leadership and training
  • Enlist and work with Agency support as required
  • Lead on all communications and marketing, through all channels
  • Agree, monitor and report on departmental budgets
  • Analyse results and report progress to the Senior Management Team and the Board of Trustees.
Qualifications and Skills
  • Degree level qualification or equivalent experience
  • Marketing qualification
  • At least 2 years’ experience in marketing and PR
  • Ability to think at a strategic and analytical level
  • Ability to write compelling copy
  • Experience of setting and monitoring budgets
What we can offer in return
  • 6 weeks holiday (increases with service)
  • Contributory pension/NHS transferable
  • Healthcare discount scheme
  • Employee Assistance programme
  • Subsidised bus travel with First Bus Commuter Travel Club
  • Free parking (on site or nearby)

For a full application pack and details of the benefits we offer, please visit our website at: https://westonhospicecare.org.uk/careers/ . Alternatively, please email jobs@westonhospicecare.org.uk or call us via our Reception on the number below.  Note: we are unable to accept CVs without a completed application form.

For an informal discussion, please contact Julian Hall, Director of Fundraising & Communications on 01934 423900.

We value and encourage applications from all sections of the community.

Application Pack Letter

Job Description

Summary of Terms

Salary: £23,750 per annum

Hours: 37.5 per week (to be worked over 5 days)

Contract: Permanent

It has never been a better time to join our dynamic Community Fundraising Team who provide support and advice to hundreds of individuals, groups and local businesses to fundraise and take part in events raising vitally needed funds for Weston Hospicecare and the patients and families we support.

In this rewarding role, you will assist the Community Fundraising Manager in building the Hospice’s community fundraising programme, forging new relationships, and developing existing ones with our local community to raise income and the profile of the Hospice.

You will assist in developing and implementing plans to increase income and provide encouragement and support to individuals and groups fundraising for the Hospice including churches, schools, social groups and our own Friends Groups. You will plan and organise fundraising events and activities to increase engagement, as well as support mass participant events organised by colleagues.

Due to the nature of the role, you will need a current full driving license with the ability to travel around the Weston–super-Mare and North Somerset area, to work in different locations as required. The post holder will be required to work some evenings and weekends, for which time off in lieu will be given.

Duties will include:

  • Encouraging and supporting fundraising activities in the community carried out by volunteers, individuals, organisations, and associations.
  • Identifying opportunities to raise awareness of the charity including giving talks, attending local network events, and delivering workshops at schools.
  • Working with the communications team to produce resources such as certificates, posters, and fundraising packs.
  • Ensuring that all donor details are recorded on the Beacon Database and donors thanked.
  • Recruiting volunteers to assist with events.

To be successful in this role, we’re looking for someone with:

  • PC skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • A commitment to the work of Weston Hospicecare
  • A strong team working ethos
  • Community fundraising experience, which is desirable but not essential.
  • Ability to drive your own vehicle.

In return, we offer:

  • 6 weeks holiday (increases with service)
  • Contributory pension/NHS transferable
  • Healthcare discount scheme
  • Employee Assistance programme
  • Subsidised bus travel with First Bus Commuter Travel Club
  • Free parking (on site or nearby)

For a full application pack and details of the benefits we offer, please visit our website at: https://westonhospicecare.org.uk/careers/ . Alternatively please email jobs@westonhospicecare.org.uk or call us via our Reception on the number below.

Note: we are unable to accept CVs without a completed application form.

The closing date for completed applications Monday, 11 December (Midday). If your application is successful, it is anticipated that interviews will be week commencing the 18 December.

We value and encourage applications from all sections of the community.

Application Pack Letter

Job Description

Summary of Terms

If you work for us, you’ll know that each moment you are at work involves making a positive difference to the people of Weston-super-Mare and across the rest of North Somerset and Sedgemoor.

We look after hundreds of patients and their loved ones each year, and no matter what role you have at the Hospice, you’ll be helping to ensure we can deliver expert and compassionate palliative care to those who need it.

We are a community supported organisation with our service area including Weston-super-Mare, Clevedon, Yatton, Congresbury, Blagdon, Cheddar, Axbridge, Wedmore, Weare, Mark, Highbridge, Burnham-on-Sea and everywhere in between!

Learn more about what we do and how working with us can make such a difference. Click here!

Click here for an application form. Please complete and return to hr.admin@westonhospicecare.org.uk.

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28 Thornbury Road
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