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We're hiring! 20th Anniversary Coordinator (Fixed-Term, 12 months)

Posted on: 27 Nov 2025

Salary:             c. £35,000–£40,000 (depending on experience) 

Hours:            Full time, 37.5 hours per week 

Reports to:   Director of Fundraising and Communications 

Location:       Nottingham Hospitals Charity Office (City and QMC campus) with 
hybrid/flexible working options 

This is your opportunity to make a real difference in an extra special year for Nottingham Hospitals Charity! 

Nottingham Hospitals Charity exists to support patients, families and staff at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, which includes the City Hospital, Queen’s Medical Centre, Nottingham Children’s Hospital, Hayward House palliative care centre and Ropewalk House hearing centre.

As one of the biggest NHS charities in the UK, Nottingham Hospitals Charity has raised over £64million in 19 years, to fund state-of-the-art specialist equipment, medical research projects, enhancements to the hospital environment, and staff support programmes.

For 20 years, Nottingham Hospitals Charity has supported Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) to enhance patient care, support staff wellbeing, and fund pioneering research across our hospitals. 2026 marks our 20th anniversary, and we’re planning a year-long programme of celebration to raise our profile, strengthen our partnership with NUH, thank our supporters, and inspire new donors for the years ahead. 

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us.

About the Role 

This is a unique opportunity for a creative and organised professional to lead the planning and delivery of our 20th Anniversary Year programme. The postholder will coordinate a series of flagship events and campaigns including a launch exhibition, community festival, staff celebration week, and anniversary gala. They will work closely with colleagues across the Charity, NUH Care Groups, corporate partners and community groups to bring the year to life. The role blends project management, events coordination, marketing, and relationship-building, with a strong focus on logistics, delivery, and data capture. 

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Key Responsibilities 

Programme Coordination:

  • Lead day-to-day delivery of the 20th Anniversary programme, ensuring activity is on time, on brand, and on budget.
  • Develop and manage project plans for each quarter’s flagship event and supporting campaign.
  • Liaise with suppliers, venues, sponsors, and creative agencies to deliver events and collateral.
  • Monitor budgets, process invoices, and prepare regular progress updates for the Director of Fundraising and Communications. 

Events and Campaign Delivery: 

  • Oversee logistics and promotion for our main anniversary events:
  • Anniversary Launch & Impact Exhibition
  • Community Celebration
  • NUH Staff Celebration Week & BBQ
  • Anniversary Gala Dinner & Donor Celebration    
  • Coordinate supporting activities such as the “20 for 20” fundraising challenge, digital thank-you wall, and storytelling features. 

Stakeholder Engagement: 

  • Support the Charity Fundraising, Marketing and Comms team to engage volunteers, donors, key corporate and community groups.
  • Work collaboratively with NUH Care Groups, Estates, Communications and Events teams to ensure alignment and permissions.
  • Support media and marketing activity by gathering stories, case studies, and photography. 

Data, Insight and Impact: 

  • Ensure data capture and consent are built into all anniversary activities.
  • Work with the fundraising and database teams to record participation, engagement and income outcomes against targets for ROI.
  • Produce post-event evaluation and insight reports 
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Person Specification 

Essential Experience and Skills: 

  • Demonstrable experience in coordinating events, projects, or campaigns from concept to delivery.
  • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with confidence working across teams and partner organisations.
  • Experience of supplier liaison, contract negotiation, and budget tracking.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable using digital tools for project management, communications, and data capture.
  • A proactive, can-do attitude, able to work flexibly and collaboratively. 

Desirable Experience and Skills: 

  • Experience in charity, healthcare, or public sector communications or events.
  • Experience of fundraising or donor stewardship events.
  • Knowledge of GDPR and data protection principles in event and marketing contexts.
  • Understanding of Nottingham Hospitals Charity and/or Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. 

Personal Attributes: 

  • Creative thinker with a passion for storytelling and community engagement.
  • Calm under pressure with strong problem-solving skills.
  • Collaborative and confident working with a wide range of stakeholders.
  • Committed to the values of the NHS and charitable giving. 

What We Offer 

  • Salary £35,000–£40,000 (depending on experience)
  • Flexible, hybrid working (min. 3 days onsite at City Hospital)
  • 27 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays)
  • Charity pension employer contribution
  • Opportunity to make a real impact during a landmark year for Nottingham Hospitals Charity 

How to Apply 

Please submit your CV and a short supporting statement (maximum two pages) explaining how you meet the requirements of the role to lisa.halsall2@nhs.netby 23rd December 2025. Interviews are expected to take place w/c: 5th January 2026.

If you have any questions about the role, the anniversary plans or Nottingham Hospitals Charity please contact Sam Cousens samantha.cousens2@nhs.net