Help bring the magic of Christmas to life through joyful events that raise vital funds for local people receiving free, specialist hospice care.
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At Princess Alice Hospice, we support people through life, death and grief across the London Boroughs of Kingston, Richmond and large parts of Surrey. This Christmas, we are looking for an enthusiastic, organised and hands-on Christmas Events Assistant to join our Fundraising team on a fixed-term contract until 22 January 2027.
What we offer:
27 days annual leave plus recognised public holidays, rising with service, pro rata for part-time.
Access to Group Personal Pension Plan (provided by Scottish Widows) plus we also offer an Auto-enrolment pension with NEST. If you have been a member of the NHS Pension Scheme, you may be able to continue your contributions to that scheme during your time at Princess Alice Hospice.
Employee Assistance Programme and Blue Light Card access.
Educational and professional development opportunities, supported by our on-site Education Team.
Training, support and development opportunities.
Subsidised meals, wellbeing support and a supportive working environment.
As our Christmas Events Assistant , you will be right at the heart of our festive fundraising programme, helping to create welcoming, well-organised and memorable Christmas events for our supporters, volunteers and local community. From preparation and set-up to event delivery and follow-up, you will help make sure every detail runs smoothly and every supporter feels part of something special.
The Christmas Events Assistant role is a hands-on seasonal role and is perfect for someone who enjoys working with people, staying calm when things are busy and finding satisfaction in making events feel welcoming, organised and enjoyable. You will support event administration, supporter communications, volunteer coordination, materials, logistics and on-the-day activity, helping our Christmas events sparkle while raising vital funds for Princess Alice Hospice.
What you will bring as Christmas Events Assistant:
Experience in events, fundraising, administration, customer service, hospitality, retail or another people-focused environment.
Excellent communication skills, with a friendly and confident approach to supporters, volunteers, suppliers and visitors.
Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage several tasks during a busy seasonal period.
A practical, flexible and proactive approach, with the willingness to help where needed before, during and after events.
Confidence using basic IT systems to support event administration, communications and record keeping.
Flexibility to attend events outside standard working hours, including occasional evenings and weekends. xiskglj
If you are ready to bring your organisation, enthusiasm and festive spirit to a role that makes a real difference, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to become our Christmas Events Assistant and help make this special season shine for Princess Alice Hospice and the people we support.
Christmas Events Assistant employer: Princess Alice Hospice
At Princess Alice Hospice, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and compassionate work environment for our Senior Occupational Therapists. With generous annual leave, access to professional development opportunities, and a strong emphasis on employee wellbeing, we empower our staff to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and their families across the London Boroughs of Kingston and Richmond. Join us in delivering person-centred care while enjoying the benefits of a collaborative multidisciplinary team and a commitment to your professional growth.
