Events Manager Jobs

Job Title:                 Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager – Account Management 

Reporting To:            Head of Corporate Partnerships 

Salary:                      £47,000 – 49,000 Per annum

Contract Type:       Permanent, Full time, hybrid

Location:                  Across Felix’s sites in London (Deptford, Enfield, Poplar, Park Royal, Western International Market, Greenford) and Field based

About The Felix Project

The Felix Project is London’s leading food redistribution charity, dedicated to ensuring good food is never wasted and no one goes hungry. Last year, our nearly 180 staff and over 15,000 volunteers collected 32 million meals of surplus food, distributing it to Londoners in need through a network of over 1,100 community organisations, charities, and schools.
 
In London, one in five households with children lack reliable access to nutritious food, while the UK wastes 20 tonnes of food per second. The cost of living in London has risen by 24% in the last three years, and food prices continue to climb. About 14% of working families have turned to food support services for the first time in the past year, and 100,000 London families have less than £3 a day for food.
 
Our work has never been more needed, and demand continues to grow: we are building our expertise and impact in response. The Felix Project now operates from four main depots in North, South, East, and West London, with ‘point-to-point’ projects in Central London and Canary Wharf. The East London depot has a kitchen producing up to 5,000 meals per day from surplus food. A new 'Multibank' in Ealing distributes non-food essentials.
 

Purpose of the Job:
 The Senior Corporate Partnerships Account Manager will play a pivotal role in spearheading growth within The Felix Project's esteemed Corporate Partnerships Team. Aligning with the organisation's strategic objectives, the Corporate Partnerships Team is tasked with raising £7.5 million in 2025, with targets set to increase annually in accordance with the organisation's growth strategy.
 
We seek a highly skilled and experienced Corporate Partnerships professional to join our team and contribute significantly to its ongoing success. The primary focus of this role will be to ensure income growth and to drive the account management strategy of the team.
 
The role holder will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of a robust new account management delivery model, collaborating with Corporate Partnerships Managers and Officers to guarantee its successful execution.

You will work closely with the Head of Corporate Partnerships to create and implement the strategic direction of the team and have a key leadership role in working with and developing other team members. In addition to leading our account management strategy, the role holder will oversee several key strategic accounts for the organisation, ensuring their maintenance and growth.

The Income Generation Team is challenged to raise £17.9 million in 2025 and consists of excellent group of income generation professionals looking after Trusts & Foundations, Major Donors, Individual Giving, Challenge Events and Community.  The role requires frequent collaboration with all income streams to ensure the effective management and stewardship of all partners. 

Alongside this there will be a requirement to build strong working relationships with teams across the organisation to identify, engage and steward funders, including the charity CEO and trustees. There may be the occasional need to work evening and weekends at networking and fundraising events. 
 

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave per annum (+ bank holidays) plus up to 5 days additional leave for length of service.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave.
• Birthday day off.
• Access to benefit platform for a wide range of discounts on everyday spends plus gym discounts.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Employee assistance programme including 24 Hour GP helpline.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Opportunity for free meals whilst working at our depots.
• After work activities such as Felix’s softball team, running club and cycling club

Smart Works is a dynamic, high profile and fast-growing UK charity that dresses, coaches and empowers unemployed women for success at their job interview. After visiting Smart Works, 63% of clients secure a job within a month.

The Smart Works service is delivered in London, Manchester, Stockport, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Newcastle, Reading and Leeds. Over the past eleven years, Smart Works has helped over 40,000 women. It is our mission that any woman who needs our service should be able to find her way to a Smart Works centre.

In April 2022, Smart Works launched a Three-Year Plan that will see the charity double the number of women helped annually from 5,000 to 10,000 women a year. We are on track to achieve this by expanding the reach of our existing centres and opening new centres in areas of need including Bristol; set to open in early 2025.

About this role

This is an exciting role that will lead the successful growth and delivery of the Smart Works events and community fundraising programme. Managing the Events Manager, Community Fundraising Manager and Retail Relationship Manager (TBC), you will work closely with the Partnerships Team to deliver exceptional events, raise vital funds and secure stock for clients and fundraising.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing a robust Events and Community Fundraising strategy, to generate £800k+ of in-year income, and bolster future financial and community engagement opportunities. The candidate will also work closely with the Head of Wardrobe, growing partnerships with retail brands which support Smart Works’ activities.

We seek an excellent events manager, with experience in delivering end-to-end events, as well as demonstrable experience of fundraising through challenge events and regional community fundraising. An ability to juggle conflicting priorities and exceed set targets will be key.

Smart Works has a collaborative environment, with dynamic teams and ambitious plans. It is also a rewarding place to work and a lot of fun, with valuable opportunities to attend nationwide fundraising activities, expert leadership panel discussions, fashion sales and exclusive events.

If you are a dynamic, proactive self-starter, with a sense of urgency and exceptional organisational skills, then this could be the ideal opportunity for you. We would love to hear from you.

How to Apply

Please read through the full job description and then submit a CV and a cover letter which answers the following questions by 5pm on Sunday 24th November. Your application should be addressed to Sue Wicks, Interim Director of Partnerships.

1. How is Smart Works an effective cause with which to raise money from events and community fundraising? (Max 400 words)
2. What experiences and skills do you have that make you well suited for this role? (Max 400 words)
3. What are the key components to successfully delivering a programme of events? (Max 400 words)

First round interviews will take place online on 10th or 11th February and second round in person interviews will take place in London on 18th or 19th February. 

Smart Works is committed to best practice employment practices, including reducing the burden for those seeking work. Smart Works will therefore reimburse reasonable costs of travel to interviews if required.

Job Title: Events Assistant

Salary: £27,274.83

Team: Care Events

Hours: 37.5

Location: Shooting Star House

About Shooting Star Children’s Hospices

We have an exciting opportunity for an Events Assistant to join our Family Support Team at Shooting Star Children’s Hospices.

Shooting Star Children’s Hospices provides specialist care and support to families who have a baby, child or young person with a life-limiting condition, or whose child has died. Rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission, we support families across Surrey, north-west London and south-west London from diagnosis to end of life and throughout bereavement with a range of nursing, practical, emotional and medical care.

Our Care Events team provide an extensive programme of groups and events for the 750+ life-limited children, their families and bereaved families. There are themed family events, social groups for siblings of different ages, pamper days for mums, counselling groups, memorial days and many festive events such as ice-skating at Hampton Court. There are 3-4 events each week, making many opportunities for families to make memories together.

About the role

In this role you will co-ordinate the production of the events. You will lead the design of specific events and to be on team at several events, engaging with, supporting and welcoming families. Tasks include team prep meetings, shopping for resources, risk assessment, creating Eventbrite and webpages, inviting families, prepping, hosting the event and follow-up feedback. Events take place at our hospices and in the community across our catchment.

The Events Assistant is part of our Psychosocial Services and will hear about current families in need, including end-of-life children who may require a wish organised (such as their room decorated in a special theme, or a trip out to a favourite, magical place). The Events Assistant will help think about which events may be helpful to families referred. 

The ambition of our strategy is to ensure every family affected by a life-limiting condition, or the sudden death of a child, has access to the specialist care that they need. This includes providing opportunities for children and family members to meet others who have experienced this. Our events programme is key to this success. 

About you

This role requires experience of working with children and families, and the passion to add sparkle to the lives of those we support. We are looking for someone who enjoys the buzz of a party, who is able to help create joyful memories for our families. The individual in this role needs to be organised, able to multi-task (planning multiple events at once) and good at working in a fast-paced environment. You should be someone sensitive to the needs of families, comfortable supporting families experiencing incredibly challenging times, willing to listen and care.

Once or twice a month the Events Assistant is asked to lead an event on a Saturday or Sunday.

Please see the attached job description for more information about this opportunity at Shooting Star Children’s Hospices.

What we offer

In return you will receive a competitive salary along with a range of benefits, which include:

Pension scheme

• NHS Pension Scheme (for eligible employees) or our stakeholder pension scheme, with up to 7% employer contributions
  
  Annual leave

• 27 days plus Bank Holidays rising with length of service
• 2 weeks paid sabbatical leave after 5, 10 and 15 years’ service
  
  Contractual benefits

• Generous sick pay scheme
• Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave pay
• Flexible working arrangements
• Death in service benefits
• Reimbursed professional membership fees
• Eye care
• Employee referral scheme
• Blue Light discount card
  
  Health and wellbeing

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Occupational Health
• Mindfulness sessions
• Cycle to work scheme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Nutritionally balanced meals at Christopher’s (free for employees) and free fruit at our Hampton site

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Also, we are committed to equal opportunities and consider all applicants to be in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Employment is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and a DBS check.
In addition, an enhanced disclosure will be required for this role. Our recruitment checks, induction and ongoing support and supervision reflect our commitment to safeguarding the families we support and consider all applicants in line with the Rehabilitation of Offender Act 1974.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Shooting Star Children’s Hospice is committed to inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that getting things right is critical for us to live our organisation’s values: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence.

We are always trying to improve our way of working to be more inclusive and equal. Our vision is for Shooting Star Children’s Hospice to be a place where people of all backgrounds, groups and communities feel welcomed to work and volunteer

To apply please complete our online application and send a statement outlining how your skills and experience meets the criteria set out in the person specification.

Closing Date: 29/1/25 

Interview Date: tbc

The Fundraising and Events Officer at Kids Operating Room (KidsOR) will play a pivotal role in supporting the organisation’s mission to provide safe surgery for children by managing the stewardship of mid-level donors, coordinating all administrative aspects of the Fundraising team, supporting the three Heads of Fundraising, managing fundraising events, overseeing fundraising pages, handling Raisers Edge database management, and ensuring appropriate donor recognition and thanking processes are in place.

Working across all income streams - Corporate, Trusts & Foundations, Philanthropy, Institutions, and Community fundraising - this role is key to fostering strong relationships with supporters and enhancing the impact of KidsOR’ s development initiatives.

This position will also involve collaboration with multiple internal stakeholders within the organisation to align efforts and maximise fundraising impact, and offers a great opportunity for someone interested in gaining a broad experience across fundraising income streams.

Role Purpose

We are seeking an organised and proactive Events & Engagement Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will collaborate closely with Programme Teams and Engagement Team to design and execute impactful events, and support communications. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in dynamic environments and is passionate about delivering exceptional event experiences.

Key responsibilities will include:

Events

· Work closely with the Senior Events Manager and Events Manager to manage and deliver a number of events from conception to completion.

· Take ownership and manage the administration of all event admin.

· Lead on all elements of guest correspondence including guestlist collation, managing the RSVP inbox, overseeing development of guest communication, and managing guest registration at events.

· Team lead for Salesforce.

· Overseeing the design development of key event materials.

Comms

· Take ownership of The Royal Foundation calendars and planners

· Provide administrative support for communication and event activity

· Creating PowerPoint decks for Communication or Events team

Knowledge, experience, and personal qualities

· Ability to manage tasks with numerous dependencies.

· Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to collaborate and work with multiple teams.

· Capable of delivering exceptional work at a fast pace in complex environments and balancing a large number of different stakeholders and priorities at once.

Knowledge and experience (all essential)

· Experience delivering events (essential)

· Experience working in communications/campaigns (desirable)

· Experience using Salesforce (desirable)

Personal qualities (all essential)

· Willingness to learn and develop new skills.

· Self-starter and independent thinker; able to solve problems and instigate solutions.

· Take initiative and responsibility for their own workload.

Our Company & Culture:

The Royal Foundation is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and to ensuring a positive, safe, and respectful environment which promotes the wellbeing and dignity of our employees, partners, suppliers, and those whose interests we represent. We are committed to promoting a positive and inclusive working environment that has a diversity of people and views, and one that supports our culture of collaboration and curiosity. These principles underpin our professional behaviour and are embedded in our policies, procedures, day-to-day practices, and external relationships.  We therefore welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

If you have the relevant skills and enthusiasm for the role, then we’d love to hear from you.  Please send your CV and a one-page covering letter explaining your motivation for applying and how you meet the skills and experience required for the role by clicking ‘Apply’ now.

Salary:  Circa £28,000 pa.

Location: Central London office three days a week, with flexibility to work from home the remaining two days

Contract type: Perm

Holiday: 25 days per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

Benefits: Pension scheme (non-contributory), private medical insurance, life insurance, season ticket loan

We are looking for an Events Manager for an incredible childrens health charity to be responsible for leading the events
programme - developing, promoting, and delivering a range of events that maximise income

This is a hybrid role with 4 days in the Surrey office and one day homeworking after probation. Due to the events associated with the role there will be flexibility with regards to WFH and Toil.

The Charity
A passionate charity, dedicated to providing practical and emotional support to children and families in times of need.

You would be joining a highly respected organisation who prioritise a supportive and inclusive working culture. Repeatedly named as one of the top non-profit organisations to work for, offering of 25 days holiday, along with a range of professional development opportunities!

The Role
Lead and manage the annual programme of special events including flagship dinners/auctions to deliver outstanding events.

Manage and nurture key relationships with special event committee chairs and special event committee members.

Oversee delivery of the annual programme of sports and challenges fundraising events.

Take overall responsibility for the special and sports budget lines,delivering on income targets

The Candidate
Demonstrable experience of delivering events that generate income.

Experience of managing staff and/or volunteers

Experience of setting and managing budgets

Experience working collaboratively with colleagues, including Senior Leadership teams and external committees.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

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

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity is going through an exciting time where we are growing, with the aim of reaching more families in need.

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

Role Overview:

The Talent Set is thrilled to be working with a leading charity as they search for an Interim Senior Events Manager to support them for a 6-month period.

This senior role is key to the organisation's goal of increasing income over the next five years. You will lead the Events team, focusing on acquiring and retaining participants to meet income targets. Working closely with the Head of Mass Fundraising, you will manage two Events Managers during a crucial year for the charity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the strategic direction of the Events team, aligning it with the broader organisational goals and supporting the Events Managers in delivering the programme.
• Acquire new supporters and maximise income across all events by collaborating with the Head of Mass Market Fundraising.
• Prepare and manage the annual budget, track key activities, and provide regular reforecasting of income and expenditure.
• Analyse internal and external insights to identify areas for improvement in marketing, recruitment, and stewardship, delegating actions to Events Managers.
• Manage and motivate the Events Managers and team, ensuring high performance across all event areas.
• Conduct a review of the Events team, providing recommendations to improve income generation and operational efficiency.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues across Fundraising, Marketing, Communications, Data, and Supporter Care teams to meet shared goals.
• Maintain excellent relationships with event organisers, agencies, and charity partners.
• Oversee event day logistics, ensuring compliance with health and safety, safeguarding, and crisis communication plans.
• Manage your team’s wellbeing, performance, and development, ensuring a positive and collaborative work environment.

Person Specification:

• Line management experience.
• Experience in shaping and building an Events team.
• Experience with interim contracts (desirable).
• Proven ability to lead and develop a strategic Events fundraising programme.
• Experience in creating annual budgets and regularly reporting on income and expenditure.
• Expertise in developing multi-channel marketing campaigns and supporter journeys, with a focus on digital engagement.
• Analytical skills to utilise internal and external insights to recommend improvements to strategies and processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Confident communicator.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, with a test-and-learn approach.
• Proactive and capable of prioritising and managing the team's workload effectively.

What’s on Offer:

• A flexible hybrid working pattern with just 1-day per-week in the charity’s Central London Office.
• A competitive day rate of £193 - £237 per day PAYE (+holiday pay) for the successful candidate.
• An exciting 6-month opportunity, working within a fantastic organisation.

How to Apply:

To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the “apply now” button.

Commitment to Diversity:

The Talent Set and our partner organisation are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

We are thrilled to be working in partnership with Dogs for Good, a registered charity dedicated to advancing the boundless possibilities of what a connection between people and dogs can enable – in making everyday life fuller, healthier, and happier for everyone involved. They understand the extraordinary change dogs can enable when they form part of a social-care model centred on the needs of people and communities. With their new 2024-2028 strategy in place, it’s an exciting time to join the Dogs for Good team!

We are looking for a Community Fundraising and Events Manager to join and take a fresh look at their Dogs for Good community and events programme. With over 400 passionate volunteer fundraisers and speakers engaging with communities across the UK, you’ll help improve the quality of our activities, ensuring everyone has fun and feels valued. As an experienced events fundraiser, you’ll play a key role in driving Dogs for Good’s goal of a community-led approach by 2028. You’ll be instrumental in expanding our network, raising our profile, and securing vital funds in new locations and with new and inspired audiences.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:

• A successful track record in fundraising and events
• Experience in working with community fundraising platforms, payment processors and income management for mass-giving. 
• Experience working with volunteer fundraisers
• Experience in translating the values of equality, diversity and inclusion into accessible events and activities.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated team during an exciting growth phase. You’ll work will make a meaningful impact in health and social care, whilst also championing Dogs for Good’s unwavering commitment to dog welfare.

For more information, please contact Nick Thomas, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.

Location: Hybrid - min two days per week in the charity’s Head Office in Banbury (The Frances Hay Centre)

Closing date for applications: Thursday 23rd January 2025

Charisma vetting interviews must be completed by close of play on Tuesday 28th January 2025 

Interviews with Dogs for Good: Week commencing 3rd February 2025

A note from Charisma

Don’t feel like you meet all of the requirements?  We’d still love to chat, we’re a people first recruitment partner.  We specialise in charity recruitment with over 22 years’ experience working as a consultancy who support inspiring professionals find the perfect roles in transformational organisation

Salary: £38,000-£42,000
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Location: London/Hybrid, minimum 1 day p/week in London office, with some travel to south-site hospitals (Bromley, Orpington)
Closing date: Rolling

We have an excellent opportunity for a Community and Events Manager working for the brilliant King’s College Hospital Charity. As part of this role, you will lead the delivery of the community and events fundraising strategy by co-ordinating and managing a portfolio of activities, products and events to engage the support of local communities and grateful patients.

This is an excellent opportunity where you will be able to work in a truly dynamic and innovative culture, taking a leading and key role in supporting the growth of the charity.  

To be successful as the Community and Events Manager, you will need:

• Demonstrable experience of independent community fundraising with financially successful results.
• Proven track record of delivering highly successful events.
• Experience of recruiting, managing and motivating staff and volunteers.

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Ashby on 02030 062787 or email your interest along with your CV to [email protected]
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector. 
We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here. 
If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner. 
 

Are you passionate about creating unforgettable experiences and building vibrant communities? Kingston Students’ Union (KSU) is excited to recruit a Student Communities and Events Manager to lead the charge of delivering exceptional opportunities for our diverse student body. 

As a key member of our management team, you’ll oversee the performance and delivery of the Student Communities and Events Team. Your leadership will ensure the creation of a bespoke program that reflects the unique character of Kingston’s student communities. By fostering engagement and enhancing member satisfaction, you’ll help bring our organisational strategy to life. 

This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, loves crafting meaningful experiences, and is ready to make a real impact on student life. 

Not sure you tick every box? 

If you think you have what it takes to join our team but don’t meet every point in the job description or person specification, we’d still love to hear from you. Let’s have a chat to explore how your skills and experience could help us achieve great things for the Union and our members. 

We can’t wait to see your application! 

Click this link to view the full job description 

Closing Date for Applications: 20 January 2025 

Interview date: 29 January 2025 (in person) 

About Cosmic Charity

Cosmic supports the work of the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at St Mary’s Hospital, Paddington, and Queen Charlotte’s Hospital, Hammersmith. We fund vital equipment, staff training, research, and support services for patients and their families.

We are seeking an Events and Volunteering Manager to join our small, friendly charity at a pivotal time in our journey. Cosmic is rapidly growing both our service delivery and our team, making this an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of a very special and much-loved charity. This role will oversee and manage the end-to-end planning and high-quality delivery of all income-generation and engagement events for Cosmic, with the goal of maximising income, enhancing supporter engagement, and raising the charity’s profile.

Cosmic already has a portfolio of events ranging from our Cosmic Walk, Dragon Boat and Duck Race, Cosmic Ball, and various annual events hosted by our corporate partners. These events form the backbone of our engagement efforts and provide critical opportunities to connect with supporters, raise funds, and promote our mission. This role will manage the existing events while also developing new opportunities, ensuring a dynamic and diverse event portfolio. Additionally, it will provide Cosmic with the opportunity to develop a collaborative Events Strategy in line with the wider organisational growth strategy, aligning our events with and supporting our overarching objectives.

The Events and Volunteering Manager will also be responsible for facilitating and formalising all Cosmic volunteering opportunities, including our corporate engagement programme, ensuring they align strategically with the charity’s service delivery goals while delivering mutually beneficial outcomes for both the organisation and the corporate partner.

Key Responsibilities

Event Planning and Delivery 

• Develop the Cosmic Events Strategy by effectively initiating and delivering a calendar of events suitable for our audiences, that will drive audience reach and income, focusing on delivering a good return on investment and achieving set objectives.
• Take overall responsibility for planning, organising, and executing a wide range of events, from initial concept to post-event evaluation.
• Lead on all aspects of project management for events, including:
  • Developing and managing event budgets, ensuring cost-effective delivery.
  • Coordinating event invites, monitoring RSVPs, managing guest correspondence, and ensuring strong attendance.
  • Sourcing prizes, managing material production, and liaising with external suppliers.
  • Producing risk assessments and contingency plans to ensure the smooth running of events.
• Promote events effectively to ensure strong attendance and engagement, using a variety of communication channels to reach the correct audiences.
• Oversee on-the-day event delivery, including running briefings, managing running orders, volunteer coordination, and logistics setup.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, including suppliers and committees, to ensure the success of events.

Event Development and Innovation

• Strategically plan all events a year in advance via a comprehensive calendar to allocate resources effectively and align with the Cosmic 3-year plan.
• Design a varied programme of engaging, high-quality events to attract new supporters and steward existing ones.
• Identify opportunities for new event concepts to grow income streams and increase awareness of the charity’s work.
• Monitor and analyse event performance and ROI to provide insights for improvement.

Supporter Stewardship

• Develop and implement tailored stewardship plans for event donors, ensuring longterm engagement and retention.
• Collaborate with the wider team to provide excellent donor care and build strong relationships with key supporters.

Corporate Partnerships

• Under the leadership of the Senior Philanthropy Manager, steward relationships with relevant corporate partners, developing strong links and identifying opportunities for collaboration via Cosmic events, corporate partnerships/fundraising and volunteering opportunities.
• Coordinate all corporate volunteering activities in collaboration with NHS and Cosmic service delivery colleagues.
• Develop high-quality materials for proposals and presentations to engage potential corporate supporters in events and volunteering.
• Act as the key point of contact to liaise with corporate partners who host and plan events on behalf of Cosmic, ensuring that all income generation, awareness and partnership opportunities are maximised at these events.

Volunteer Management

• Develop and oversee a structured volunteer management programme, ensuring clear roles, responsibilities, and objectives for volunteers across Cosmic’s activities.
• Recruit, onboard, train, and manage volunteers to support:
  • Office-based activities: administrative tasks, office organisation, and day-today support. 3
  • Cosmic events: providing event-day support, including setup and stewarding.
  • Wider projects: community engagement, fundraising initiatives, and special projects.
• Provide ongoing support, training, and recognition to ensure volunteers feel valued, engaged, and aligned with Cosmic’s mission.
• Maintain accurate volunteer records and ensure compliance with relevant policies and safeguarding procedures.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the charity to integrate volunteers into organisational service delivery plans effectively.

Administration and Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of event attendees, income, and expenditure in the charity’s CRM Donorfy.
• Provide regular updates on event progress and performance to senior leadership and trustees.

General Duties

• Build strong relationships across the charity, NHS units, and key stakeholders to identify opportunities for collaboration.
• Keep abreast of trends and innovations in the events and fundraising sectors to ensure best practices.
• Undertake other duties as required to support the charity’s objectives. 

For the full job description and person specification, please see the attached document

Corporate Partnerships and Events Manager

Do you want to use your Partnerships skills to make a better world?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Corporate Partnerships & Events Manager to play a key role in strengthening business partnerships and delivering impactful events that showcase the organisations mission.

Position: Corporate Partnerships & Events Manager

Location: Central London/hybrid (up to 3 days/week working from home)

Hours: Full-time (flexible working available)

Salary: £36,000-£39,000/annum plus excellent benefits including a reduced working hours trial which is currently in progress

Contract: Permanent 

Closing Date: 2nd February 2025

Interview Dates: Thursday 06 and Monday 10 February 2025. Second interviews will be held on Thursday 13 February 2025 at the London office. 

The Role

You will manage and grow relationships with our business partners while planning and executing business and charity-focused events to raise the organisations profile. Reporting to the Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager, you will collaborate across teams to deepen relationships, identify cross-selling opportunities, and represent the organisations work to key audiences.

About You

We have proven experience managing business partnerships in a not-for-profit/charity or B2B setting, you will also have experience in delivering and managing B2B events, from roundtables to trade show stands. 

You will have a strong ability to create and deliver engaging pitches and proposals to corporate audiences and be skilled at using CRM systems, ideally Salesforce, for partnership and event management

In return…

Come and work for a professional, talented, and friendly team, always striving to learn and grow. You will experience a great learning environment, with training and development opportunities, as well as a flexible approach to work. You will receive a generous holiday allowance, pension contributions and other benefits such as enhanced pension provision, maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental leave and pay and other perks through Perkbox.

About the Organisation

This successful social enterprise amplifies the impact charities, business and individuals can bring to make a better world. This is done by bringing charities together with business and business experts who can tackle the pressing issues charities are facing. It manages the relationship between business and charities to maximise the impact they bring and increases the impact of individuals by bringing them new experiences, perspectives and learning.  It increases the impact of organisations by exposing their talent to new situations and challenges. It increases the impact of charities by giving them the expertise and resources they need. 

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are particularly interested in candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.

You may also have experience in areas such as Partnerships, Partnerships Executive, Partnerships Officer, Corporate Partnerships Officer, Corporate Partnerships Manage, Partnerships Manager, Events Officer, Events Manager, Events Assistant, Business Development, Business Development Officer, Business Development Executive, Business Development Lead, Account Manager, Account Executive, Account Lead.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a children related charity to recruit for the Events and Sponsorship Manager. We’re seeking a motivated relationship-builder with a passion for fundraising and sponsorship development.

As part of a dynamic Events team, you’ll play a pivotal role in securing vital sponsorship and managing key donor relationships. You’ll lead the charge in creating and delivering a sponsorship and sales strategy that drives income to support the charity fundraising events. From prestigious galas to adrenaline-pumping challenges, you’ll work on an exciting portfolio of UK and international events.

As the Events and Sponsorship Manager you will:

• Developing and executing sponsorship strategies to grow revenue.
• Identifying, cultivating, and securing corporate partnerships aligned with the charity mission.
• Managing deliverables for sponsorship agreements and ensuring excellent partner engagement.
• Driving ticket sales and maximising participation in high-profile fundraising events.
• Collaborating closely with the Head of Events to exceed income targets.

To be successful, you must have experience:

• Proven experience in fundraising events, sales, or relationship management.
• A solid understanding of sponsorship as a marketing tool for brands.
• A proactive, results-driven attitude and a talent for new business development.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, with a collaborative mindset.
• Proficiency in standard office software (experience with CRM systems like Raiser’s Edge is a bonus).
• Confident, empathetic, and ready to champion our cause while delivering real results.

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum

Contract type:Full-time, permanent

Location-  hybrid (negotiable) with regular visits to HQ in Staffordshire 

Closing date: Monday 27th January at 8am

Interview: w/c 3rd February

Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to

If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!

Unfortunately, due to resource capacity, we will only contact candidates that are shortlisted for interview. Therefore if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please note your application has been unsuccessful.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.