Event Jobs

Events Manager
Leatherhead, Surrey​
Up to £40,000 per annum + benefits (including 25 days annual leave and pension)

About the role:

We are looking to appoint an Events Manager who will be responsible for leading the events programme. This will include developing, promoting and delivering a range of events that maximise income, drives supporter engagement and raises our profile.

Reporting to the Head of Communication, the Events Manager will work closely with the organisation senior stakeholders and the fundraising teams to develop a strategy for special events that drives major funder engagement, cultivates opportunities, and maximises income.

You will manage event committees, nurture relationships with key individuals and positively influence their engagement and contributions to the Rainbow Trust special events and sports programme.

What we’re looking for:

• Friendly, enthusiastic and socially-focused – outgoing, warm and friendly, you quickly connect with others and build effective working relationships.

• A motivating and persuasive communicator – your communication style will provide the information needed in an informal manner.

• Knowledge of the principles that underpin good customer care – you adhere to established guidelines, policies and procedures, and provide excellent customer service.

• You thrive working in a busy environment on multiple priorities simultaneously – results-oriented and a fast learner, you respond quickly to pressure and a changing environment.

• Confident use of MSOffice and some experience of using a database – you have strong attention to detail, are comfortable working with data, and produce high quality accurate work.

• Applications will be particularly welcome from those who have experience of Events– working to secure new events with an understanding of Special Events Committees and networks.

What we offer:

We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, this includes:

• Flexible working hours to balance home and working life
• Access to the Blue Light Discount Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts
• Time off in lieu
• 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays – rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 years to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time)
• Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes
• Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year
• Pension scheme (we will contribute 5% of your salary and you will contribute at least 3%)
• The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and half day Christmas shopping
• A recommend a friend recruitment referral bonus

About us:

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed.

How to apply:

Please send your CV and a covering letter highlighting why your application should be considered above others to us via the link.

Please disclose in your covering letter if you have used AI for any part of your job application.

Interviews will take place at our Head Office in Leatherhead. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.

Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.

Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation.

Registered Charity No: 1070532

• Salary:£37,000-£40,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Location: London-based/hybrid working with some UK and International travel (minimum 1 day per week in the office on a Monday)
• Working Pattern: Full-time, Permanent, Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm (some weekends and evenings required)

• Deliver exceptional corporate challenge events, from team registrations to on-site logistics.
• Plan and execute gala dinners and award ceremonies, managing budgets, suppliers, and attendee experience.
• Oversee the annual carol service, ensuring every detail-from VIP coordination to marketing-is handled with precision.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including communications and development, to maximise event success.
• Take ownership of specific event elements, such as branding, merchandise, and supplier management.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Bring your passion and expertise to the spotlight as our High Profile Events Manager and craft experiences that leave a lasting impact!

We have an exciting opportunity for an individual with a talent for creating and delivering unforgettable High Profile Events to join CHAS and lead on the development and delivery of a varied and impactful High Profile Events Calendar.  This work will support our “It’s Not Just a Hospice” appeal and will play a critical role in CHAS’s mission to provide unwavering care to children who may die young and their families.

CHAS’ high-profile events team designs inspiring, unforgettable experiences across Scotland, including our glittering Fawkes-y Ladies Lunch, the annual Rocking Horse Ball, and winter wonderland events in Aberdeen, Glasgow, and Edinburgh.

Joining our newly integrated Partnerships and High Profile Events Team, you will work with a talented and experienced team of professionals who are committed to raising a significant income for CHAS by providing exceptional experiences and stewardship for our supporters and partners.

Your Role at CHAS

As part of our award-winning Income Generation and Engagement Directorate, the High Profile Events Manager will sit within the Partnership and Philanthropy team. You will report to the Senior Partnership and High Profile Events Manager and lead a portfolio of unique and bespoke high profile events to raise significant income for the organisation against pre-agreed targets.

This role will contribute to CHAS’s strategic vision, which includes a fundraising goal of £75 million (including £16.3 million from the major appeal) over the next five years to sustain CHAS’s life-changing work and fund key projects like the Rachel House redevelopment.

About You 

To excel in this role, you’ll bring:

• High Profile Events Strategy Development: the ability to devise, implement, manage and evaluate a compelling and irresistible calendar of high profile fundraising events to generate and exceed planned income targets
• Project Management: ability to take responsibility and act as the main appointed CHAS contact for all High Profile events, ensuring that they are appropriately planned and project managed to the highest standard.  
• High-impact relationship-building skills: Ability to identify and capitalise opportunities for high profile events to be instrumental in the recruitment, cultivation and stewardship of high-level supporters and prospects who will help to expand our networks, further our fundraising propositions and ultimately drive new and increased levels of income into the organisation through other income streams.
• Innovative, commercially minded approach: Talent for identifying new opportunities and creating income targeted events to support growth.
• Passion for CHAS’ mission: A commitment to making a tangible difference for families facing a child’s life-limiting condition.

Why Join CHAS?

At CHAS, we’re committed to making sure that no one has to face the death of their child alone. We provide unwavering care through a unique model that spans hospices, hospitals, and homes, providing comfort, choice, and dignity to children who may die young and their families.

Working with CHAS means making an extraordinary impact every day in a supportive, collaborative environment. Here’s what we offer:

• Flexible Working: Embrace hybrid options with time split between home and onsite in any of our sites in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Kinross or Balloch, with family-friendly working arrangements.
• Professional Development: Exposure to a range of fundraising activities and continuous learning opportunities.
• Supportive Culture: Work alongside a high-performing, award-winning team dedicated to achieving ambitious goals through innovation and partnership.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy generous annual leave, a competitive pension, incremental salary progression, Blue Light discounts, and extensive health and wellbeing support.

What if you don’t meet all the job requirements?

At CHAS we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, supported, and valued. We celebrate diversity and inclusivity, recognising that everyone’s journey is unique. We believe in the power of transferable skills, so if you don’t have the exact qualifications or background listed but believe your experience and skills are a great fit, we encourage you to apply. Feel free to reach out to Iain or our team for a chat to explore how you could be a great addition to our team.

Interested in Joining Us?

If you’re ready to take on this exciting role, we’d love to hear from you! Click apply, to answer a few questions and upload a CV or complete our full application form.

For an informal discussion about the position, please reach out to our Director of Income Generation and Engagement, Iain McAndrew.

Application Deadline: Sunday 8 December 2024 (11:59pm)

Interview Date: Preliminarily scheduled for Tuesday 17 December 2024

This role is subject to a PVG/Basic Disclosure check (level required will depend on base location).

The Events and Hire Coordinator provides assistance for client relationships, scheduling, administrative management of a busy public and private events schedule, and finance (payments, invoices, contracts). The role is a vital support to the Events and Hire Manager. The postholder will frequently participate in events delivery on the day. This role will also collaborate with colleagues in the creation and provision of information and communication, in print and virtually (social media etc).

Every childhood is worth fighting for. This is our belief. We all share it. And it drives our Fundraising team to get out there and bring in the funds we need to protect children and prevent abuse. Join us as an Engagement and Stewardship Events Fundraiser, and get more people involved in change that means everything. 

In this role, you'll be a part of the Major Giving team and work closely with our Partnerships teams, supporting colleagues to maintain and deliver a portfolio of exciting engagement and stewardship events that motivates prospects and existing donors to support the NSPCC financially and through their spheres of influence.

The Engagement and Stewardship team ensures that our supporters feel close to the cause and valued for their support. As Engagement and Stewardship Events Fundraiser, your work will further our ability to raise significant funds. You will be developing high end events and sharing content that communicates the need for and impact of the NSPCC's work with children. 

• Are you someone with experience of delivering high quality events for a range of audiences, excellent organisational skills, a strong eye for detail? 
• Are you great at working collaboratively with colleagues and managing your workload to meet competing deadlines? 

Join us and you'll become part of a team that cares about the work they do and the people they work with. You'll discover opportunities to grow, along with challenges and a shared purpose that'll bring the best out in you. And you'll get to find your own way to make a difference that means more, and that impacts millions of young lives. 

Flexible with 2 days per week in our London Head Office - Park Street, London Bridge

This exciting Events Fundraising Executive role is responsible for supporting the delivery of the Whizz Kidz third-party events portfolio, including the London Marathon where we have over 500 runners this year.

You will project manage our events from set up and planning, to recruiting and stewarding supporters whilst maintaining an excellent level of supporter care. It is an exciting time to join Whizz Kidz following a recent rebrand and growth in the team, you will be able to make a real difference to young wheelchair users.

You will be an enthusiastic and driven professional, with project management, administration and data skills, with experience in customer care and events. 

Key accountabilities

• Being the first point of contact for enquiries from event participants

• Able to build and develop relationships with event participants

• Responsible for general administrative duties such as coding income, thanking supporters and managing and maintaining accurate records on Raiser’s Edge

• Support on event days with logistics and set up

• Support with volunteer recruitment for the London Marathon. 

You will have a strong eye for detail, great organisational skills and a pro-active approach to work. You will understand the importance of delivering exceptional supporter care and stewardship journeys to raise value funds. 

You will also need:

• Knowledge of events fundraising (preferably third party) and fundraising practices 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills -with the ability to authentically communicate to support fundraisers, convey the work of the Whizz Kidz and show impact of support

• Ability to build and develop strong relationships, internally and externally, to be able to maximise opportunities

• Ability to manage deadlines and effectively balance a varied and ever-changing workload whilst maintaining excellent attention to detail 

• Use initiative to drive things forward, solve problem and seek opportunities to grow income and brand awareness

• Basic understanding of fundraising compliance and law. 

Your experience will include: 

• Experience of event fundraising within the charity sector

• Experience of delivering excellent supporter care and stewardship to maximise opportunities and promote brand loyalty

• Experience of using and maintaining a database

• Demonstrable track record of building strong relationship management with multiple fundraisers, with different motivations, value and support needs. 

A few perks

The wellbeing of our colleagues is of paramount importance to our success as an organisation, and we want to ensure that our benefits package provides something of value for everyone, whether it is our generous holiday entitlement, wellbeing days, Healthcare cash plan, long-service awards. We hope you agree!

Annual leave

25 days of annual leave per annum plus Bank Holiday (pro-rata for part time colleagues).

Christmas closure

In addition to annual leave, employees get three days of paid Christmas leave.

Pension

Automatic enrolment for all colleagues with the option to opt out. Contributions of 5% gross salary made by both Whizz Kidz and employees. We will match higher contributions of up to 6% of gross basic salary.

Simply health

Automatic enrolment in a fully paid for cash plan that assists you with everyday health costs. This scheme is also available to your families for an extra charge.

Season ticket loan

An interest free loan of up to £5,000 following the successful completion of the Probationary Period.

To apply 

For further information and to apply, please click the apply button. 

Closing date: 28 November 24. 

Events Fundraising Manager

Permanent
c.£40,000 per annum
Hybrid Working, Surrey Based, Full Time

The Talent Set is delighted to partner with a specialist charity based in Surrey in recruiting a dedicated and proactive Events Fundraising Manager. This pivotal role will lead the charity’s events programme, delivering high-impact events to drive supporter engagement, elevate the charity’s profile, and maximise income. The successful candidate will develop strategies for special events, manage event committees, and foster relationships with key supporters to strengthen engagement across the charity’s events portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with special event committee chairs and members, providing the necessary guidance and support from charity to achieve successful event outcomes.
• Lead and manage the annual programme of special events, including flagship dinners and auctions, delivering exceptional experiences that foster long-term, engaged donor relationships.
• Oversee the planning and execution of the annual events and challenges fundraising programme, ensuring high-quality supporter care that enhances engagement and maximises fundraising success.
• Collaborate with other fundraising managers to ensure events are aligned with broader organisational goals, tailoring each event to effectively reach target audiences and boost support.
• Facilitate and direct regular committee meetings and briefings, ensuring activities align with agreed Memorandums of Understanding.
• Proactively identify and explore new opportunities to grow and revitalise the special events and specialist programme, developing investment cases to drive future growth.

Person Specification:

• Demonstrable experience in managing income-generating events, including oversight of suppliers, venues, and logistics to ensure smooth delivery.
• Excellent relationship-building skills, with experience in collaborating with Special Events Committees, volunteers, and Senior Leadership Teams to meet shared objectives.
• Proficient in budget planning and financial management, ensuring events are delivered on budget and maximising income potential.
• Skilled in using events as a stewardship tool to foster long-term engagement, creating memorable experiences that strengthen supporter relationships.
• Strong communicator with clear, engaging written and verbal skills; proficient in MS Office and CRM databases, with a solid understanding of effective customer care.
• Highly organised and flexible, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining enthusiasm and delivering excellent service to supporters and stakeholders.

The deadline for applications is Friday 22nd November 2024.

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.

If you are a passionate community fundraiser, eloquent communicator, excellent at managing your time and a natural relationship builder, this is the ideal role for you!

Those with experience of event planning and community/individual fundraising are encouraged to apply.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and driven Marketing, Communications and Events Lead to join our small fundraising team on a part-time basis. This is a new role within the organisation and a wonderful opportunity for someone to make it their own.

As an employee of Age UK K&C you will benefit from:

• 4% Employer Pension, up to 6% Employee contribution

• Cycle-to-Work Scheme

• Season Ticket Loan

• Employee Assisted Project including: up to 6 Counselling Sessions

• Staff Wellbeing Events

• Annual Leave Purchase Scheme

• Length of Service Recognition

The role is part time - 3 days per week, 1 of the days can be worked at home.

We will interview candidates as they apply, so do not delay your application!

Job Title: Event Fundraiser

Location: London/Home
Salary: £28,337 - £31,485 per annum + plus London weighting allowance £3,366
Working Pattern: Full-time, flexible with hybrid working options

Are you passionate about creating unforgettable events that bring people closer to a vital cause? Do you have a talent for engaging supporters and building relationships? As an Event Fundraiser at this large Children's charity, you'll be at the heart of their work, designing and delivering impactful events to inspire high-value supporters to make a difference in children's lives.

You will be responsible for managing a portfolio of high-profile events designed to engage the charity's most valued supporters. You'll collaborate closely with the Major Giving and Partnerships teams to ensure each event not only maximises income but also strengthens relationships, giving donors a meaningful connection to the cause.

In this role, you'll:

• Develop and deliver a compelling portfolio of engagement and stewardship events.
• Forge strong relationships with both internal teams and external suppliers, from venue managers to caterers, to bring each event to life.
• Research and curate creative ideas for venues, entertainment, and activities that will make each event unforgettable.
• Manage event budgets and maintain accurate records to ensure delivery of exceptional events within financial targets.
• Regularly update and manage supporter data in line with data protection policies.

About You:

You'll bring experience in planning and executing high-quality events, ideally in a fundraising or similar environment. You're a natural relationship-builder who thrives in collaborative settings, skilled at negotiating and achieving objectives through strong partnerships. Here's what else we're looking for:

• Excellent project management and organisational skills, able to juggle priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• An eye for detail, combined with the creativity to design engaging and impactful events.
• Proficiency in CRM systems like Raiser's Edge and familiar with essential software packages (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Budget management experience to help you deliver financially sustainable events.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Salary and working hours

£35, 525 per annum, 100%, FTC 18 months

About Bond

Bond is the UK network for organisations working in international development. We unite and support a diverse network of over 400 civil society organisations to help eradicate global poverty, inequality and injustice. We strengthen and champion the sector to make international development more efficient and effective. We work to influence governments and policy-makers, develop the skills of people in the sector, share expertise, and build organisational capacity and partnerships.

Main purpose of the job

This role will support Bond’s portfolio of convening events. This role is to support Bond’s events function with the overall running of Bond and Bond working group events and to provide administrative and logistical support in the lead up to, during and after events.

We convene a diverse range of audience that goes beyond the Bond membership, so that Bond members and non-members can connect, share knowledge and maximise influence. Bond’s convening power and large reach mean that we can convene diverse audiences on several topics. The events function works across teams to support and lead on the delivery of different types of convening. This covers learning events, practical events and information sharing events, with differing audience sizes, and some events are for Bond members only and others are open to all. Delegates can include senior decision-makers in governance, fundraising, finance, human resources, procurement, programmes, effectiveness, monitoring, evaluation, policy, advocacy, campaigning, communications and marketing.

Main responsibilities

• Creating events in salesforce and uploading them to Bond’s website according to the organisations style guidelines
• To support all digital content of uploading and editing sessions and speakers on the Bond website
• To coordinate logistics for in-person, virtual, or hybrid events. This will include visiting venues in person as and when required and supporting with in person, virtual and hybrid events.
• To manage the events inbox and ensure all delegate and participant queries are responded to in a timely and efficient manner
• Build and maintain key relationships with internal and external partners
• Work with Events Adviser to support events delivery 
• To manage all event-related tasks, including drafting event materials and communications (such as invitations and post-event emails), compiling post-event reports, collecting attendee feedback, tracking metrics, and updating the CRM (Salesforce) with attendance data. Additional responsibilities include managing registrations, gathering dietary and accessibility requirements, creating name badges, and ensuring presentations are correctly formatted.
• Ensure Bond’s events are accessible and inclusive
• To support the work for Bond events by liaising with suppliers, contractors, and stakeholders .

Person specification

Knowledge 

• Good working knowledge of using MS Office to a competent level, especially MS Word, Excel, SharePoint, Salesforce and Outlook. 

Experience 

• Experience of working in an events environment or supporting events for 100+ attendees.
• Experience of working in a customer-facing role, including handling queries, administration and troubleshooting as required. 

Skills

• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work across the organisation with different team members at all levels. 
• Ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Excellent organisational, planning and time management skills are essential.
• Ability to deal with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Flexibility and enjoys problem solving. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Ability to build strong relationships with a range of stakeholders, including speakers and suppliers, is essential. 
• Ability to work well within a team as well as independently. 

Benefits

Bond offers a competitive salary and benefits package including:

• 27 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays, with additional staff privilege days, normally between Christmas and New Year
• 7% pension contributions (staff pay 3.5%) ​
• Flexible working hours (Hybrid working – 1 day, minimum in the office per month)
• Staff Development days
• Perk Box access
• Employee Assistance Programme
• WeCare (Health and wellbeing services, including access to 24/7 online GP services, second medical opinion, mental health support such as counselling, guidance from health professionals, burnout prevention, life event counselling, get fit programmes, nutritionist advice, etc. – for staff and immediate family)
• Interest-free season ticket loan

How to apply

To apply submit your CV and cover letter by midnight on Thursday 5th December 2024.

In the cover letter we expect you to set out:

• Why you are interested in this role
• How you meet the role requirements
• Your understanding of equity, diversity, inclusion and why it matters in this role

Bond and equal opportunities

Bond values diversity and works to advance equity and inclusion. All staff have a responsibility to ensure that they are being open, accepting and respectful to all that they come into contact with within their work at Bond, regardless their protected characteristics. Acting in accordance with the EDI policy, Bond staff must contribute to our inclusive organisational culture ensuring that they are aware of and respond appropriately to micro-aggressions, racism, sexism, LQBTQ+ misconduct and disability equity. Bond Staff must not be bystanders, and must report when they witness any unacceptable behaviour.

In order to assess and ensure the continued effectiveness of Bond’s Equal Opportunities Policy, all applicants are asked to complete a short questionnaire when applying. You are not obliged to answer the questions but the more information you supply the more effectively we can monitor our equal opportunity practices. Completion of all questions is voluntary and failure to answer any question(s) will not affect your application in any way. 

The information you supply will be treated in confidence and will not be seen by any member of the selection panel responsible for the appointment. The questionnaire will be detached from your CV and cover letter, stored anonymously and used purely to provide statistics for monitoring purposes.

Privacy notice for applicants

Our Privacy Notice for applicants can be found on application website.

Subject of employment at Bond

If successful, you must have the right to work for the duration of your contract at Bond. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references. Bond also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

We are looking for an Event Co-ordinator to co-ordinate the delivery of our sporting programme and to work with the wider team to create consistency in the delivery, safety and reporting of this programme.

Key Accountabilities

Event Management

• Lead on the organisation and delivery of the sports event programme at a Regional and National level 

• Ensure that all insurance, legal and health and safety obligations are followed for all events

• Manage and coordinate event bookings with key suppliers such as venues and hotels where needed 

• Provide support to event volunteers during planning, delivery, and on-the day 

• Oversee the advertisement of the events including promotion and on-the day brand awareness 

• Work with the Events Management System to monitor and manage all events 

Volunteer Management: 

• Build and maintain a strong working relationship with Regional Organisers for your designated sports

• Liaise with the Volunteer Delivery Team to recruit for any vacant Regional Organiser roles

• Provide help and support to volunteers to understand the key elements of the legal requirements of the events process and the functionality around the advertising and booking systems

Programme and Project Involvement: 

• Liaise with the Strategic Development Team to contribute and help deliver the Sports Strategy. 

• Participate and contribute to the National Events projects where needed 

Participate and engage with all projects and programmes where it is identified that the Events Team is needed or can contribute and make a difference.   

Person Specification

• Ability to manage and organise time and workload effectively. 

• Resilient and flexible with the ability to work under pressure

• Ability to build and manage strong working relationships.

• Accuracy, attention to detail and pride in delivering a quality service and product. 

• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

• Personal drive and enthusiasm with a positive attitude and a desire to succeed. 

Skills (Essential)

• Minimum of 1-year relevant event management experience either in the work place or attained through a relevant qualification. 
• Intermediate to advanced level of MS word and Excel 
• Ability to communicate both through written and verbal

Skills (Desirable)

• A relevant degree or professional qualification in event management is not essential but may be advantageous. 

• A working knowledge of CRM and digital Event Management Systems 

• Experience of working with volunteers 

CHAS are looking for a High Profile Events Executive to plan and deliver show-stopping events that make a real difference!

Our High Profile Events team will support our “It’s Not Just a Hospice” appeal and will play a critical role in CHAS’s mission to provide unwavering care to children who may die young and their families.

CHAS’ high-profile events team designs inspiring, unforgettable experiences across Scotland, including our glittering Fawkes-y Ladies Lunch, the annual Rocking Horse Ball, and winter wonderland events in Aberdeen, Glasgow, and Edinburgh.

Joining our newly integrated Partnerships and High Profile Events Team, you will work with a talented and experienced team of professionals who are committed to raising a significant income for CHAS by providing exceptional experiences and stewardship for our supporters and partners.

Your Role at CHAS

As part of our award-winning Income Generation and Engagement Directorate, the High Profile Events Executive will sit within the Partnership and Philanthropy team. You will report to the High Profile Events Manager and project manage three CHAS high profile events to generate income towards supporting children and families across Scotland.

This role will contribute to CHAS’s strategic vision, which includes a fundraising goal of £75 million (including £16.3 million from the major appeal) over the next five years to sustain CHAS’s life-changing work and fund key projects like the Rachel House redevelopment.

About You 

To excel in this role, you’ll bring:

• Experience of working on large scale fundraising events
• Planning and organising skills required for effective event project management
• Excellent communication and Relationship-building skills, with the ability to deal with staff, volunteers, suppliers and general public in an appropriate and effective manner
• High level of accuracy and numeracy skills as role requires regular cash handling and managing budgets
• Demonstrable experience with Microsoft Office and databases.
• Innovative, commercially minded approach.
• Passion for CHAS’ mission: A commitment to making a tangible difference for families facing a child’s life-limiting condition.

Why Join CHAS?

At CHAS, we’re committed to making sure that no one has to face the death of their child alone. We provide unwavering care through a unique model that spans hospices, hospitals, and homes, providing comfort, choice, and dignity to children who may die young and their families.

Working with CHAS means making an extraordinary impact every day in a supportive, collaborative environment. Here’s what we offer:

• Flexible Working: Embrace hybrid options with time split between home and onsite in any of our sites in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Kinross or Balloch, with family-friendly working arrangements.
• Professional Development: Exposure to a range of fundraising activities and continuous learning opportunities.
• Supportive Culture: Work alongside a high-performing, award-winning team dedicated to achieving ambitious goals through innovation and partnership.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy generous annual leave, a competitive pension, incremental salary progression, Blue Light discounts, and extensive health and wellbeing support.

What if you don’t meet all the job requirements?

At CHAS we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, supported, and valued. We celebrate diversity and inclusivity, recognising that everyone’s journey is unique. We believe in the power of transferable skills, so if you don’t have the exact qualifications or background listed but believe your experience and skills are a great fit, we encourage you to apply. Feel free to reach out to Iain or our team for a chat to explore how you could be a great addition to our team.

Interested in Joining Us?

If you’re ready to take on this exciting role, we’d love to hear from you! Click apply, to answer a few questions and upload a CV or complete our full application form.

For an informal discussion about the position, please reach out to our Director of Income Generation and Engagement, Iain McAndrew.

Application Deadline: Sunday 8 December 2024 (11:59pm)

Interview Date: Preliminarily scheduled for Wednesday 18 December 2024

This role is subject to a PVG/Basic Disclosure check (level required will depend on base location).

Special Events Manager

Job reference: REQ003924

12 months, fixed term

£39,963 a year

Here East Press Centre, 14 East Bay Lane, London, E15 2GW with working from home most of the time.

Full time, 35 hours a week

Job description

1 in 4 of us in the UK are disabled and we are a diverse, proud, and vibrant community. We’re here to create an equal future with all disabled people. We campaign to transform attitudes to disability, tackle injustice and inspire action. We are creating a powerful movement of disabled people, allies, organisations and businesses.

Together we will be unstoppable.

Scope is looking to hire an experienced special events manager to produce our flagship gala dinner in November 2025. This role will play an integral role in ensuring the success of the event and raising vital funds for Scope.

The role

The purpose of this role is to lead on our flagship gala dinner - to be hosted in November of 2025 - and in the development and execution of other special events, engagement and stewardship events for our High Value audience. You will:

Work closely with the Philanthropy Lead and other internal stakeholders to ensure the execution of these events.

Be responsible for managing relationships with our senior event volunteers, who sit on our event committee

Be experienced in producing large scale events, managing budgets and have a proven track record of meeting strategic goals and targets. 

For more information about the role’s responsibilities, and the skills and experience required please use the link to job description above.

About you

The purpose of this role is to lead on our flagship gala dinner - to be hosted in November of 2025 - and in the development and execution of other special events, engagement and stewardship events for our High Value audience. You will:

· Work closely with the Philanthropy Lead and other internal stakeholders to ensure the execution of these events.

· Be responsible for managing relationships with our senior event volunteers, who sit on our event committee

· Be experienced in producing large scale events, managing budgets and have a proven track record of meeting strategic goals and targets. 

Make sure to explain in your application, with examples, how you have these skills.

We ask you to show an appreciation of Scope’s values and our ambition of an equal future for disabled people.

Our values are being pioneering, courageous, connected, open and fair

By living our values and trusting each other, we give our colleagues freedom and space to be creative, push boundaries and change minds.

Disabled candidates

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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Equality and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. We want to seize every opportunity to build a truly diverse and inclusive workplace.

We work hard to ensure that we are making exciting opportunities available to all, and everyone feels valued, heard and respected so that we continue to build a high performance, high engagement culture.

Scope benefits

We believe hard work deserves reward and recognition. We offer a wide range of benefits including:

· 27 days holiday plus bank holidays

· Flexible, hybrid and remote working options

· Pay progression at 6 months and 2 years

· Company pension

· Excellent training and career development

· Strong colleague networks across disability, race and LGBTQ+

· Discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme and much more.

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We welcome all applications by 11:59pm GMT on Sunday 8 December 2024.

Do you have project management experience within the charity sector? Are you passionate about making a difference? ​

Join our small & friendly team at Samaritans as Events Fundraising Project Manager to develop and deliver our annual Streaming & Gaming fundraising programme.​

Fixed term contract until 31 July 2025 (with the possibility to extend)

Full time hours (35 hours per week)

Salary of £42,000- £44,500 per annum plus benefits

We are passionate about flexible working, talk to us about your preferences

Hybrid working: Linked to Ewell, Surrey office. A blend of working from home, the Ewell office and other locations for team meetings.

In-person working: Meeting in person is something we value. Mandated in-person meetings will be in place from Jan 2025. This is around 2 days per month and further information can be found on our careers website. ​

Key responsibilities​

Project manage annual programme of Streaming & Gaming fundraising campaigns.

Build and deliver exceptional supporter experiences to maximise supporter's potential to raise money and awareness for Samaritans.

Develop an innovative strategy to support the growth of Streaming & Gaming based on insight and best practice, maximising the halo effect from large influencer led campaigns.​

About you​

We are looking for a people person with the ability to lead and deliver a community fundraising programme with a focus on Streaming & Gaming. You’ll lead on strategy development, campaign creation, creating engaging content and communications to deliver a ‘best in class’ stewardship programme that enables supporters to maximise their fundraising and build lasting relationship with Samaritans. ​

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:​

• Demonstrable project management experience, managing multiple stakeholders and establishing effective ways of working
• Experience of delivering marketing plans
• Experience of delivering great supporter journeys
• Budget management experience
• IT proficient and able to use data to track and report on key project measures
• Excellent verbal, written skills, and presentation skills
• Organised and attention to detail
• Knowledge and/or experience of streaming & gaming

If you’re looking for a new opportunity or a chance to learn new skills in a fast-paced fundraising environment, please consider applying. A full outline of the opportunity and what you’ll need to bring to the team is provided in theJob Description here 

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What’s in it for you – our benefits ​

So, you want to work for us? Good choice. We like it here too. We offer competitive salaries, flexible and hybrid working to suit your needs, family-friendly policies, 28 days annual leave inclusive of wellbeing days and a matched pension contribution up to 5%. You’ll have a structured induction and ongoing projects, secondments & learning opportunities. We also have colleague-led affinity groups made up of people with shared identities. ​

Your health and wellbeing is our priority. We have a staff community of Mental Health First Aiders, a Health Cash Plan and an Employee Assistance Programme. You’ll have free subscriptions to Headspace (your personal guide to mindfulness, sleep, focus, movement, and more) & Perkbox (an employee benefits platform with online exercise classes). That’s not all. We listen to your ideas and have staff forum and social committee networks.​

Being Inclusive:

We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from Disabled, BAME and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans. ​

Application:​

If this role sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply. You’ll be asked to upload your CV and cover letter tailored around your motivations for applying and your skills and experience in relation to the job. This role will close for applications at 9 am on 6th Dec 2024. Video interviews will take place week commencing 9th December 2024. There will be only one stage in our recruitment process.