Full job descriptionAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Events Manager to join a well-established national charity on a 9-month fixed-term maternity cover contract. This role will be responsible for delivering key fundraising events, including a flagship virtual fundraising challenge and a major marathon programme, while managing an Events Executive and contributing to the development of new fundraising initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:*Deliver and manage fundraising events to achieve recruitment, participation and income targets
*Lead on a flagship virtual fundraising challenge and oversee a major marathon fundraising programme
*Line manage and support an Events Executive
*Build and maintain relationships with supporters, sponsors, suppliers, volunteers and internal stakeholders
*Develop and deliver multi-channel communications and marketing campaigns
*Manage event budgets, project plans and operational delivery
*Coordinate event logistics, participant journeys and volunteer engagement activities
*Monitor event performance and implement improvements to maximise fundraising income and supporter retention
*Ensure all events comply with relevant legal, health and safety, and insurance requirements
*Lead stakeholder meetings and provide regular updates on event progress and performance
*Support the development and launch of new fundraising products
*Contribute to wider fundraising objectives across the organisation’s events portfolio
*Identify and resolve operational challenges throughout the event lifecycle
Ideal Candidate Profile:*Proven experience delivering successful fundraising or participation events
*Demonstrable experience growing event participation and income
*Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
*Previous experience managing or supervising staff
*Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building abilities
*Strong written and verbal communication skills
*Experience developing supporter engagement and marketing campaigns
*Competent budget management skills
*Experience using CRM, fundraising or event management systems
*Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
*Self-motivated, proactive and solutions-focused approach
*Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and external stakeholders
*Comfortable working occasional evenings and weekends when required
*Full UK driving licence desirable
*Empathy with the organisation’s charitable objectives would be advantageous
Location: Victoria, London
Working Pattern: Hybrid working with a minimum of 3 office days every 2 weeks
Hours: 21 hours per week (0.6 FTE)
Length: 9-Month FTC (Maternity Cover)
Salary: £28,000 per annum
Start Date: August/September