Why this role matters (the “job purpose” bit)
From a cosy garden fête to the Great North Run cheer station, right through to hospitality at our showpiece occasions, events bring people together and raise vital funds for Daft as a Brush. As an Events Fundraiser, you’ll help dream up, plan and deliver brilliant experiences that make supporters smile and donations flow — sometimes in wellies, sometimes in ballgowns, always with heart
What you’ll do (key responsibilities)
Plan & prep (before the big day)
• Help scope event ideas, timelines, and simple budgets; book spaces and kit (gazebos to glassware).
• Coordinate with colleagues and volunteers; confirm rotas, roles, and site plans for set up, stewarding, and pack down.
• Liaise with partners and suppliers (venues, entertainment, printers) and keep everyone in the loop.
• Support marketing — listings, flyers, social posts — and brief our cheer squad or hosts so they’re event ready.
On the day (front of house & field ops)
• Set up stalls, signage, and hospitality areas; keep queues moving and spirits high (pom poms optional).
• Welcome participants, VIPs and guests; manage check in/guest lists and simple hospitality.
• Lead or support cheer stations at mass participation events; keep energy up, safely and respectfully.
Stewardship, cash & compliance
• Handle cash/cards securely, record takings, and support prompt banking in line with DAAB procedures and policy.
• Follow DAAB’s event and fundraising standards (health & safety, data protection, permissions/collections) and flag risks early.
Afterwards (the tidy bow)
• Help with pack down and stock counts; log learnings, photos and figures; support thank yous to donors, guests, and volunteers.
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Person Specification
Essential (must haves)
• Friendly, confident communicator, happy welcoming guests, chatting to supporters, or geeing up a cheer point.
• Organised and reliable, can follow a plan and keep calm when plans change (because… they do).
• Team player with a can do attitude; comfortable taking the lead or pitching in.
• Willing to help at evenings/weekends when events are on; able to be on your feet and lift light kit safely.
• Commitment to DAAB’s values and to safe, respectful fundraising.
Desirable (nice to haves)
• Experience in events, hospitality, marshalling or community fundraising. Or you just know how to throw a good party!
• Social media confidence (snappy posts, great photos).
• Comfort moving between “boots on grass” outdoor set ups and smart hospitality environments (yes, wellies to ballgowns).
• Knowledge of basic cash handling, raffles/collections rules, or supplier liaison.
as required
full training and reasonable expenses given
What you’ll gain
• A warm, supportive team; practical event training and on the day mentoring.
• New skills across events, hospitality and supporter care — plus great stories.
• The buzz of seeing your efforts turn into real funds for patients and families.
• Reimbursed expenses in line with policy.
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can use own vehicle, DAAB vehicle, public transport and work from home
