Family Events Lead

Salary £18.82ph - £26,423pa (FTE £36,699)

Location Sittingbourne, Kent

The Vacancy

Are you ready to take your event management skills to the next level in a role that truly matters?

Were looking for a passionate and experienced Events Lead to join our Psychotherapeutic Team and help create unforgettable experiences for the children and families we support on a temporary basis of up to 12 months.

In this rewarding role, youll take the lead on planning and delivering a vibrant calendar of both virtual and in-person Family Events. Working closely with our dedicated Nursing Care, Family Liaison, Creative Therapies, and Bereavement Teams, youll ensure every event is meaningful, memorable, and delivered with care.

What Youll Bring:• Proven leadership and event management experience—ideally within the charity or healthcare sector.• A creative, proactive mindset with a sharp eye for detail and exceptional organisational skills.• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the confidence to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.• A collaborative approach, ready to work with internal teams and external partners to bring family events to life.• Sensitivity and discretion when handling confidential and emotional situations.

In this role your work will have a direct impact on families navigating some of lifes most challenging moments. Youll be part of a supportive, compassionate team that values innovation, empathy, and excellence.

If youre looking for a new challenge where your creativity and leadership can make a real difference, wed love to hear from you.

Please note this role is a part time temporary role for up to 12 months across Monday to Friday and the occasional weekends and evenings will be required.

For further information or a formal chat, please contact Anna Sillett-Mills, Family Liaison Lead on 07889 511595.

Closing date: 30/06/2025Interview date: 09/07/2025

Demelza greatly values the benefits of a diverse team and embraces diversity, equality, and inclusion in all areas of its work. We are committed to building a diverse and authentic workplace, ensuring that our team reflects the diversity of the children and families we support. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds.

To see how we process your data, please see the Employee Recruitment Privacy Notice attached to this advert.An enhanced DBS Disclosure check may be taken dependant on role. Demelza is an equal opportunities employer. Registered Charity No 1039651. Demelza is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The Company

Demelza delivers extraordinary care to extraordinary children who are facing serious or life-limiting conditions, throughout Kent, South East London and East Sussex. Were here to support them and their families at every step - from first diagnosis and for as long as were needed. Demelza believes in care that doesnt back down. We are Demelza.

The Benefits

Annual Leave - recognition of length of service award

Access to benefits and wellbeing platform through Computershare Employee Assistance

Documents

Employee Recruitment Privacy Notice April 2025 - DownloadEvents Lead (Psychotherapeutic) Job Description - Download

Information :

• Company : Countryside Properties
• Position : Family Events Lead
• Location : Sittingbourne, Kent
• Country : GB