Events Manager Jobs

Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a medical membership charity to recruit for the Events Programme Manager in order to project manage the educational and scientific programme of all events, and to provide excellent support to all stakeholders involved in the organisation’s annual programme of events.

As the Events Programme Manager you will:

• Project manage the educational and scientific programme of all  events
• Coordinate the delivery of virtual Study Days (6-8 per year)
• Support Director, Head of and other colleagues to build and update event programmes, manage speakers, send welcome letters, answer queries, collect contact details, biographies, session titles, etc.
• Provide support before and during in-person events including room management and speaker preview rooms
• Provide support technology for virtual speakers, facilitate pre-recorded sessions via Zoom

In order to be successful, you must have experienced :

• Event experience gained working in a membership organisation, preferably in healthcare
• Experience working with different stakeholders, including speakers/chairs and event committees
• Demonstrable skills in physical and virtual event/meeting delivery
• Experience of using Zoom for virtual events and onboarding virtual speakers
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 or equivalent
• Excellent customer service skills
• Experience of using CRM to manage events
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)

Salary: £36,000 per annum

Contract type: Permanent

Location: London, hybrid working

Deadline: on rolling basis

Interview: ASAP

Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to

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

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.

Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a fantastic health charity to recruit for a Special Events and Conference Manager in order to work closely with senior stakeholders, internally and externally, and lead a team to deliver high quality and high value events, such as gala dinners, professional stakeholder engagement events and a golf day.

As a Special Events and Conference Manager you will:

• Be responsible for the leadership, relationship management, creative development and delivery of the charity wide events portfolio. This includes internal and external conferences, income generation and stewardship events.
• look after high value event relationships, including committees, and implementing a strategic plan to deliver and grow unrestricted income.
• Lead the special events and conferences team to deliver a portfolio of conferencing, stewardship, cultivation and acquisition events to ensure our high value supporters and professional audiences feel engaged and inspired
• Be responsible for growing fundraising income from special events across the charity
• Manage high-level committees

In order to be successful, you must have experienced :

• Experience of project management and creation of high calibre income generating special events and/or conferences in a charity setting
• Experience of managing special events teams, event committees and volunteers
• Experience of managing events from concept to delivery, including oversight of the project budget and expenditure
• Proven success of securing and developing new activity (events, income and supporters)
• Understanding of supporter databases, data protection and fundraising best practice
• Experience of working collaboratively across an organisation to maximise opportunities
• Excellent relationship building skills with a range of stakeholders, internally and externally
• Ability to manage all event operations on the day with the ability to confidently coordinate, lead and direct teams of staff and volunteers
• Ability to identify opportunities to maximise relationship and fundraising engagement including integrating supporters into other areas of the organisation
• Experience of working with a range of partners across the charitable, private or public sector
• Confident user of Microsoft software suite
• Confident in leading a team with excellent people management skills

Salary: £35,000- £40,000 per annum

Contract type: Permanent, full time or part-time with minimum of 30hrs per week

Location: Peterborough, flexible working 

Deadline: on rolling basis

Interview: ASAP

Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to

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

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.

Marie Curie is the UK's leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness they're likely to die from.

We want a different society than the one we live in now. Our mission for the next five years is to close the gap in the number of people missing out on what they need at the end-of-life, through 3 ways:
- Growing and transforming our direct care and support
- Delivering more practical information and support
- Leading in shaping the end-of-life experience

This role sits within our Income, Innovation and Engagement directorate. A highly ambitious and professional team who are working to grow income and strengthen our voice across the UK, as the leading end-of-life care charity in the UK.

Your role in our mission…
Philanthropy & Partnerships (P&P) plays a key role in the Fundraising Division. P&P looks to identify, develop and sustain bespoke partnerships, putting our high value audience front and centre, to drive income, awareness and influence for Marie Curie's mission. P&P is responsible for raising £11million from our most generous high-value supporters, including individuals, charitable trusts, companies, statutory sources and high-profile Special Events.

We are seeking a Special Events Lead to join our forward-thinking Special Events team who as part of P&P, create, manage and deliver an impactful and effective events programme consisting of more than 10 exclusive events per year. These cumulatively raise over £2 million with an ambition to significantly grow income over the next five years. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Events Manager working in a busy, high-pressure environment, working on multiple events at different stages of planning.

As a member of the Special Events fundraising team, the successful candidate will be responsible for creating, managing and delivering a portfolio of high value committee and corporate led special events. This is a key role which underpins everything that the team does to raise income, influence and awareness and supports the wider P&P vision.
The ideal candidate will be a strong operational Events Manager with extensive, experience of having organised multiple high-profile events.

Additional Criteria for Success:
- Demonstrable project management experience. With ability to set and monitor budgets.
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work well under pressure, to prioritise activities, focus on details and meet multiple competing deadlines in a complex environment.
- Ability to influence others with communication skills - both written and verbal. Adept at building relationships with diverse teams and working collaboratively with co-workers, volunteers and donors.
- High level of IT literacy including familiarity with web search engines, plus an up-to-date knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Results orientated with a proactive attitude, positive outlook, high level of energy, enthusiasm and dedication to the mission and goals of Marie Curie.
- Line management experience (desirable)

Contract: Permanent
Salary: MCJES E £34,500 - £38,324 (+ London Allowance where applicable)
Location: London/Hybrid. You will be expected to work in our office in Embassy Gardens 2-3 days a week.

Application & Interview Process
- As part of your online application you will be asked for a CV and covering letter. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.
- Close date for applications: Sunday 28th July 2024
- Interviews/assessment: w/c 5th August

Benefits you'll LOVE:
- Flexible working. We're happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
- 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
- Continuous professional development opportunities.
- Industry-leading training programmes
- Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
- Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
- Access to Blue Light Card membership
- Subsidised Eye Care

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to [email protected]

Role: Head of Remembrance Events

Location: Haig House, London (Hybrid) 

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract – 18 Months

Hours: 35 Hours Per Week 

Salary: £64,122 to £65,780 Per Annum (Inclusive of London Supplement) 

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Remembrance Events for an 18-month fixed term contract to lead our esteemed Remembrance Events team. Reporting directly to the Director of Remembrance, you will be responsible for leading  a team  of event professionals  to deliver the nation’s most longstanding Remembrance events.  As well as ensuring that the Festival of Remembrance and Veteran March Past the Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday continue to evolve in line with our Remembrance for All approach you’ll lead the delivery of high profile one-off commemorative events. 

Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, ensuring that the service and sacrifice of our Armed Forces family is always remembered. 

Your role will involve building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including veteran associations ensuring their insights are considered in developing new ways of working. As the Head of Remembrance Events, you will collaborate with colleagues across the organisation to embed Remembrance for All into all channels, supporting the broader RBL ambitions. You will be part of the Remembrance Senior Leadership Team (SLT), setting the standards for our remembrance activities and ensuring effective collaboration with colleagues, membership and other stakeholders. 

You will be responsible for bringing the Remembrance Strategy to life through programming, developing, and delivering high-profile national events. TIn your role, you will contribute to the ongoing development of the Royal British Legion’s Remembrance strategy and plans, engaging key stakeholders to ensure a trusted and transparent relationship. You will lead on relationship development and liaison with key stakeholders, ensuring that Remembrance objectives are central to negotiations and event development. You will also create opportunities for engagement and long-term relationship development that supports the Royal British Legions strategic delivery, ensuring data-driven, targeted audience growth based on research and insight. 

Operationally, you will lead the planning and delivery of events that support the development of relationships with priority audiences, including youth, diverse, armed forces, and heartland communities. You will provide direction and line management to the Director of Music, ensuring events have suitable musical accompaniment. You will ensure each event is delivered using excellent project management practices, negotiate with partners and contractors to ensure alignment with the Royal British Legion’s objectives and best value for the charity.  You will develop a process of review and continuous improvement. This role requires strong financial management, control planning, and operational budgeting to ensure cost-effective delivery of activities while meeting key KPIs. 

Here at RBL, we aim to support our people and their wellbeing, with a package including generous paid holiday allowance and pension scheme contributions, and a range of optional benefits and discounts. 

You will be contracted to our London Hub, Haig House. Under our Future Working framework, there will be some flexibility for working remotely/at home, using our collaboration tools to work with colleagues, but with a minimum expectation of two days/week connecting directly face-to-face with colleagues at the hub. 

For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert. 

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics. 

Closing Date: 6th August 2024 

We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. 

Join Britain’s biggest charity supporting Kinship Carers. 

We know kinship carers are strong, capable and fiercely determined to ensure they get what they need to support their kinship family. And we want to support them to feel confident and empowered to do that. Kinship has been awarded funding to develop the first ever training programme for kinship carers. The programme will support all kinship carers across England in the caring role.

This is a new role and will be part of a brand-new team responsible for the delivery of this national training programme. You’ll be supporting the team to deliver high-quality in-person and online training across the country. You’ll help co-ordinate and support the successful delivery of our workshops.

You’ll need to be an experienced and effective administrator and clear communicator You’ll be organised, calm and detail orientated and be great at managing your time and working to consistently high standards.

You’ll work with initiative and be curious – always thinking ahead, anticipating need and seeking opportunities to improve our service and the experience for kinship carers.

As part of this new training service, you’ll receive training and development to support you to succeed in this role.

There will be some travel across England either to support the training programme, meet with colleagues or attend learning and development sessions. This may include overnight stays from time to time. We’re happy to discuss how this could work best if you have kinship caring responsibilities.

Events Assistant

Full time - Permanent

London - Lincoln’s Inn Fields WC2A (Hybrid working or full time in office)         

c.£25-27k per annum (depending on experience) + generous pension contribution

(Please note: For hybrid working - the postholder is required to work from the London office for a minimum of 2-3 days per week).

The role:

We are looking for an organised and enthusiastic team player to deliver high quality support to the Events Manager in the planning and delivery of a range of onsite and online meetings, events and courses.  This will necessitate maintaining effective administration systems and working with databases, websites and social media.

Reporting to the Events Manager, the Events Assistant will provide administrative and event delivery support for events in the planning of physical and/or virtual meetings, events and courses. This will include general support tasks pre-event, onsite and post-event including sourcing and liaising with venues, producing event marketing and communications and coordinating event material.  The postholder will join our Events Manager and Events Assistant – bringing the Events Team to three people.

This role requires exceptional organisational skills, a meticulous eye for accuracy, high levels of customer service and the ability to deliver multiple projects in a timely manner.  Also essential is a flexible, ‘hands-on’ approach and a willingness to help out in all areas of the Association potentially including attending and assisting at events which will require overnight stays at locations throughout the UK.

See the link to the full job description.

The benefits:

• Salary of c £25-27k per annum (depending on experience)
• The opportunity to join and work with a small, friendly and dedicated team
• A very generous pension contribution
• A minimum of 25 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays (and normally days off between Christmas and New Year!)

About BAUS:

BAUS is a professional membership association dedicated to ensuring the highest standards in the practice of urology.  We support healthcare professionals who treat urological patients to deliver excellent care by developing guidance for clinical practice, providing education and fostering research.  We have a membership of circa 2000 members from medical students to consultants & associated urological specialists practicing in the UK, and also have an international membership.

To apply:

If you want to join our small, friendly and dedicated team and can meet the requirements detailed above then email your CV and a short covering email that sets out the skills you can bring to the role and your current salary and benefits package to our consultant: Michelle Prescott of Persona People Management Ltd.

For more information on BAUS and what our charity does to promote the highest standards of practice in urology please go to our website.

Closing date: 5.00pm on Friday 5 July 2024

First Interviews will be via Zoom.

No agencies please.      

We are excited to share news of an opening for a new Senior Philanthropy Manager within our Partnerships and Philanthropy Team, aligned to Major Gifts and High Profile Events.

The Philanthropy team are moving through a period of change and growth which will set this team up to strategically focus their resources and skill where it is most needed, in order to attract, cultivate and retain strategic philanthropic income.

Reporting to the Head of Partnerships & Philanthropy, the Senior Philanthropy Manager will lead a team to raise philanthropic income at the five, six and seven figure level and deliver a portfolio of successful High Profile Events.  This is a unique opportunity to join CHAS at a key moment in our future developments.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have skill and experience in the following areas:

• Substantial experience of, and a strong track record in, major gift fundraising, including personally soliciting and stewarding 5, 6 and 7 figure gifts from major donors.
• Good leadership skills with experience of leading a small team, nurturing development and managing performance.
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written skills with great attention to detail, and an ability to flex your style according to the audience. 
• Experience in income generating and stewardship event development, project management and delivery.
• Managing a diverse workload with multiple deadlines, deliverables and stakeholders, thinking creatively to leverage opportunities and develop relationships.

Why CHAS?

At CHAS, we support families during the toughest of times. We have ambitions to reach every family in Scotland who is living with the heart-breaking prognosis that their child is dying and offer them our care and support to empower them to make the most of the short time they have together. The skill, determination and creative flair of our Fundraising Teams makes this possible. 

We offer

• Flexible Working: our teams work flexibly and in a hybrid manner with time split between at home and onsite in Edinburgh and Glasgow.  CHAS offers flexible and family friendly working. and are happy to discuss working arrangements that work for you!
• Development Opportunities: exposure to a variety of fundraising activities
• Professional Growth: Work with industry leaders in a high-performing team where you will be encouraged and supported to excel and develop your skills.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Including generous annual leave and pension, incremental salary progression, access to Blue Light discounts, and health and wellbeing support.

Further information and how to apply

If this sounds like you, we would love you to apply! 

Follow the link below to find more information including:

· Recruitment Pack including full Job Description 

· Full list of benefits

· Contact details to arrange an informal chat with the hiring manager.

· Contact details for support with the recruitment process.

To apply you will be asked to answer a couple of questions and submit your CV or complete our full application form.  

The role 

We’re seeking an experienced senior legacy fundraiser to join our ambitious Individual and Legacy team. We are growing as a team and legacy giving is at the core of our 5-year strategy. In this role you will be responsible for: 

• Setting the strategic direction of our legacy giving program and team 
• Instilling a culture of legacy giving amongst senior leadership and the wider organisation 
• Ensuring the legacy programme acquires new legacy supporters and maximises legacy income

About You  

• Proven ability of developing and leading a transformational strategic legacy giving program 
• Experience of influencing senior stakeholders  
• Experience of building and leading a team  

If this sounds like you – we’d love to hear from you! 

About Working for Us  

This is a fast-paced and growing organisation that is really committed to making a difference. Being a part of our team is being part of a thriving, positive, dynamic, successful, and welcoming community that is making an impact. We will support you and develop you should you wish this, and you get the opportunity to be involved in activities outside the scope of your immediate role. We care about your health and well-being and your work-life balance, and you will feel that your contribution is valued and matters.  

About Us   

Pancreatic cancer is a tough one but we're taking it on. It is tough to diagnose, tough to treat, and tough to research. For too long this disease has been side-lined. We want to make sure that everyone affected by it gets all the help they need. Together we are taking on pancreatic cancer. Underpinning this vision are our four values:  

• Courageous
• Collaborative
• Compassionate

We cannot achieve our vision without employing people who are committed to our vision, strategy, and values.  

At PCUK our ambition is to create an inclusive working environment that reflects the communities and audiences that we engage with and where everyone can be their true selves, where they feel respected, championed, heard, and supported.  We want our workforce to achieve their potential, understand their contribution and feel proud of their impact by creating a culture and organisation that is genuinely inclusive by advancing equality, diversity, inclusion, and belonging through our policies and practices.  

We believe diversity drives great outcomes by encouraging the different points of view that come from a diverse workforce. We want to hear from and engage with people whose experience of dealing with this disease may be very different depending on their individual circumstances and  background can think of no better way to do this than by ensuring that this role fully represents our intent therefore we are especially keen to consider applications from suitable applicants who consider themselves to be in areas that appear underrepresented within the charity sector.  

How to apply  

• You can download the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role. If you have any questions about this role that we’ve not answered, please get in touch with us.
• To apply, please complete the online application form, setting out why you are interested in the role and how you meet the person specification criteria. This information will be used to select candidates for interviews.  
• You will need to have the right to work in the UK as we are not able to provide sponsorship for this role. 
• Please note that interviews will be held remotely on w/c 29th July 

No agencies/sales call please – as a charity we work hard to keep our costs down and therefore will not be engaging agencies to support this recruitment. 

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a charity with an ambitious and exciting vision set in the heart of Portobello, West London, supporting and enhancing the lives of people in the local community.

Westway Trust is seeking a highly experienced and professional Senior HR Manager to join our vibrant, friendly team of three on a 2-year fixed-term contract to deliver a strong, credible, and reliable service across all aspects of our HR function in support of the range of activities undertaken by the organisation. Our aspiration is to be an 'employer of choice' and we are looking for someone with the vision, motivation, and ambition to help us achieve our goal.

The post will particularly suit someone with a significant charity HR background who is looking to gain the further experience necessary to equip them for making the step up to Head of HR roles.  Attention to detail, adherence to deadlines and a proactive flexible approach to the work are all pre-requisites for the role.

Key responsibilities of the role include but not limited to:

• Provide high quality support to the Head of Governance and HR on aspects of the Trust’s HR function and on the provision of accurate, timely and relevant updates and reports as required by the Executive Team.
• Ensure effective up-to-date HR policies and relevant other policies that meet the needs of the Trust and its staff are in place, reviewing them on an agreed schedule in line with the Trust’s Policy Matrix and updating as required. Identify any gaps in the suite of HR policies and develop new policies to fill that gap. Overall maintenance of the Policy Matrix.
• Lead on the Trust’s EDI policy, ensuring that the policy is implemented in a practical way throughout the organisation and in all our activities. Ensure the HR-related recommendations of the Tutu Foundation review into institutional racism at the Trust are progressed to a conclusion.
• Support the Head of Governance and HR in delivering the actions that support preparations for the next Investors in People (IiP) external assessment in late 2024. Ensure the Trust’s HR policies and practices remain consistent with the IiP standard.
• Work proactively with the HR Business Partner on the running of staff recruitment and selection processes, including sitting as the HR representative on the interview panel for more senior roles.

Essential Experience, Skills and Attributes

• Substantial experience of working in HR operations and of developing and reviewing appropriate HR policies and procedures in a charity or similar setting.
• Sound understanding of employment law and a willingness to keep up-to-date with relevant legislative changes.
• A passion for EDI and an ability to be creative and engaging in communications around this subject.
• Strong organisational skills and an understanding of the importance of discretion and confidentiality.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including evidence of ability to adapt to a variety of cultural settings.
• A team player, with excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to earn quickly the trust and confidence of staff and other stakeholders.

Desirable Experience, Skills and Attributes:

• A good knowledge/understanding of the local area and community or demonstrable willingness to learn quickly.
• Experience of change management.
• Competency in use of Access Select HR and MS Office software packages.

Qualification:

• Hold a formally recognised professional HR qualification (CIPD or equivalent), or be studying towards this.

Benefits of working with us:

• Great location in the heart of Portobello, North Kensington
• Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days per year + statutory bank holidays
• Sick pay scheme
• Investor in People (IiP) employer
• Free gym membership at health club one minute walk from the office
• Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Season ticket / bicycle loan
• Free eye test voucher

The application deadline is Sunday 21 July when applications will be reviewed and shortlisted for interview. However, we reserve the right to close the application early (an early application is strongly recommended)

Working within the Community Representation Team, this role ensures our students thrive and enjoy the best possible university experience at King’s College London, connecting students through a diverse range of inclusive events across the academic year that enrich their student experience. Partnering with 300+ KCLSU student groups, this role coordinates the KCLSU Community Events programme, managing the successful delivery of Welcome (freshers) events, on-going social connection events, Black History Month, Disability History Month, Women’s History Month, LGBT+ History Month, Trans Awareness Week, One World Week and Interfaith Week. This role coordinates flagship events such as Welcome Fair & KCLSU Awards. Please review the JD to see a full breakdown of this role and key requirements to succeed in this role.

As you will also see on our Job Pack that we are an equal opportunities employer and we live by our 4 main values: Inclusive, Collaborative, Open and Brave. KCLSU is a fun, social and flexible work environment which offers opportunities for development as well as great staff benefits.

Benefits of Working for KCLSU include:

• Hybrid Working Policy 
• Pension Contribution
• Interest Free Season Ticket Loan & Computer Loan
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Enhanced Sick Pay
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
• Eye Tests & single focal glasses allowance
• 34 days annual holidays including Bank holidays, volunteering days and wellbeing days
• Discounts and Venues
• £30 wellbeing allowance per term
• Employee Assistance Programme
• "No meeting Friday" ethos
• KEATS Learning Platform & LinkedIn Learning subscription
• Death in Service
• Access to Kings Libraries

Eligibility: To be eligible to apply for this role you must:

• Be eligible to work in the UK, and provide proof of this (i.e. a passport/visa) when asked by KCLSU. Please note that KCLSU is unable to offer visa sponsorship.
• Have a National Insurance number, or be in the process of applying for one
• Not be a trustee of King’s College London Students’ Union
• Trustees should not apply for a role whilst in their term of office, or should their application be accepted or progressed to the interview stage.
• Ex-Trustees can apply for student staff (non-administrative) roles, as soon as they finish their tenure.
• Ex-Trustees can apply for career staff / permanent staff roles, only after a year has passed of them being a trustee. Applications submitted within the year should not be accepted or progressed to the interview stage.

Please visit our website to review the JD and download and fill our application form, which needs to be emailed to us. Thank you for applying with us. We look forward to bringing your talent onboard and working with you!

Recently named Charity of the Year by Just Giving Awards 2022, we’re committed to moving further, faster to accelerate change for everyone affected by a brain tumour. Brain tumours kill more children and adults under 40 in the UK than any other cancer. We know that a cure can’t wait.

Job Summary

The primary purpose of this role is to support the Events team in delivering a range of high performing events. You will be one of the first points of contact for our event fundraisers, leading on a number of third party events, including the Manchester Marathon Weekend, our Threshold Sports partnership and our Independent Runs, Cycles and Challenges team. You'll provide support, materials and fundraising advice to all fundraisers, ensuring that high quality supporter relationship management is maintained at all times.

The secondary purpose is to support a range of areas including: invoice processing, up keeping website content and helping the team to guide our fundraisers through their journey and helping to creating engaging content for our digital platforms (Facebook , Instagram and Twitter).

Our Events team support a wide range of fundraising and engagement events including our Family Days, our annual flagship fundraising event; The Twilight Walk, The Lewis Moody Foundation and a variety of challenge events.

You will operate at the centre of a hands on fundraising team and will be supported to develop your event planning and management skills and play a key role in helping us to improve our supporter journeys. We’re looking for a highly motivated individual with a can do attitude, who’s ready for a challenge, requiring you to juggle a myriad of priorities. You will also be required at times to support the wider Fundraising team.

The person

You'll be a talented and highly motivated individual, keen to use your organisational skills to make a real difference. A conscientious and dedicated professional, you will be a strong communicator via all mediums, with the ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders. Ideally you will have previous experience in events, either as a volunteer or as an intern and be committed to bringing the personal touch to deliver the best user experience, maintaining and growing relationships.

The Brain Tumour Charity is moving at a fast pace so we are looking for someone that has an enthusiasm and passion for our work and a conviction to deliver positive outcomes for those that are affected by this devastating disease.

Key accountabilities

• Work closely with the Events team to ensure supporters are directed to the most appropriate team to support them in their fundraising journey. This includes being the first point of contact for all event enquiries, building relationships with supporters, processing event registrations and responding to all enquiries in a timely manner
• Send out t-shirts, certificates and thank you letters as well as any other fundraising materials to fundraisers in a timely manner ensuring they receive the best stewardship
• Ensure all enquiries are logged accurately on the database
• Lead on a number of third party challenges, including Manchester Marathon weekend and Threshold Sports challenges as well as our independent runs, cycles and challenges portfolio
• Develop existing relationships with supporters to further engage with The Charity
• Ensure event risk assessments are kept up to date across the portfolio
• Work as an integral support to the Events team in delivering on your event KPI’s as well as supporting the events team on our large scale events; London Marathon, Twilight Walk
• Ensure stock and merchandise is replenished and kept in a organised manner
• Lead on the event packing for up coming events ensuring items are returned to the correct locations as well as leading on the check in/out process of our event materials for other teams
• Attend numerous events throughout the year, representing The Charity and engaging with members of the public to raise awareness
• Provide support on the Lewis Moody Foundation alongside The Brain Tumour Charity, where required

We encourage you to apply to the role even if you do not meet all of the criteria.

Experience:

• Ability to provide administrative support to and individual or team in a fast paced environment
• Experience of working with a range of people, with the ability to understand their needs and deliver service
• Experience of the charity sector and/or events with the sector

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of events and their potential within fundraising
• Highly organised, confident self-starter and capable of taking initiative
• Empathy with the aims, objectives and activities of The Brain Tumour Charity
• Self-reliant and competent IT user including internet, email, databases, spreadsheets and MS Office
• Ability to work well under pressure and in a rapidly changing, fast-paced environment
• Ability to work flexibly and creatively and to respond to the emerging needs of the charity
• Strong motivational skills, able to drive team performance across varied workloads and fluctuating activity levels 
• A deep empathy and understanding of our mission
• Lives and breathes our culture and values
• Discreet and confidential in relation to both financial and personal records/information
• A real team player willing to work flexibly across different teams and respond to the emerging needs of The Charity

*Please note that the responsibilities listed are not exhaustive and this job description may be subject to change as the role evolves over time.

What we'd like to offer you

You’ll be joining a collaborative, bold and innovative team of individuals who put our community first and are connected by a passion to make a real difference. 

��Location: While contracted to our office in Fleet, Hampshire, our team supports a blend of office and home working provided you have adequate broadband and IT capability, with an average of 2-3 days in the office each week. 

⏰Working hours: This role is 37.5 hours per week, with some out of hours working. 

��Benchmarked salary: c.£23,400 (dependent on level) 

��Our amazing benefits:

Key information 

Location: Westminster, London. Office-based with flexibility (Min. 2-3 days per week in the office). 

Contract: Permanent. Full time 37.5 hours a week.

Salary: £39,000 – £43,680 per annum depending on experience. 

Benefits and entitlements: Matched pension contributions - 7% of salary; 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (potential to increase to 30 days depending on length of service). 

Reporting to: Head of Development. 

Make a big impact with a dynamic small charity transforming young people’s lives London.

Construction Youth Trust is an ambitious and innovative charity whose mission to inspire and enable young people to overcome barriers and achieve their full career potential. Social mobility is at the heart of our work, and we prioritise working with young people from low-income backgrounds and those who are facing significant barriers to employment. 

We help young people recognise their potential, develop their confidence and skills and discover career opportunities never previously presented to them. Through our long-standing partnerships with employers in the construction and built environment sector (over 200+ across London), we connect young people to relatable role models, world of work experiences and ultimately rewarding jobs and apprenticeships. The built environment is at the forefront of the drive towards achieving net zero and future economic growth, offering young people substantial opportunity for career progression.

We are seeking an entrepreneurial, confident and target-orientated Senior Fundraising Manager who will join our successful Partnerships Team to support and lead on the cultivation and stewardship of potential and existing corporate supporters, trusts and foundations, major donors and statutory bodies, with the aim of driving significant income growth to match the ambitions of our new Business Plan. 

What will I be doing? 

You will think strategically and work closely with the Head of Development to develop persuasive cases for support tailored to corporates, trusts and foundations, major donors and statutory bodies. You will also build and maintain successful long-term relationships with CYT’s existing funders. 

Developing and designing high-quality applications, presentations, and pitches to secure five and six figure funding opportunities from a wider variety is essential to the role as is overseeing CYT’s communications, website and social media channels with the aim of increasing engagement with key CYT funders and in-kind supporters. 

What knowledge and experience are we looking for? 

Knowledge and experience in a charity fundraising role

A successful track record of developing and securing new income streams 

Proven experience of delivering against stretching income generation targets, goals and deadlines

Experience managing and building key strategic relationships and/or significant client partnerships

Experience of establishing and overseeing relationship management and stewardship processes

Experience of line managing and motivating people, working collaboratively and working at a senior level

What abilities/skills are we looking for? 

Entrepreneurial flair and ability to challenge current ways of working 

Excellent interpersonal & relationship building skills

Persuasive communication and business development skills, both written and oral

Highly credible with confidence, gravitas and ability to influence at a high level

Proven ability to identify and develop income generation opportunities and bring fundraising opportunities and negotiations to a successful conclusion

NOTE: prior knowledge of the construction and built environment sector is not an essential requirement of this role. 

What will I gain? 

Every member of the CYT team gets involved in the charity's strategic development and impact and contributes to our work supporting young people fulfil their potential. 

In return, we make sure you are supported by a warm and collaborative team, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools, policies and processes to enable you to do your job well. 

Benefits include minimum 25 days leave (plus an additional “Day for You”), hybrid working, opportunity to take a 6-week sabbatical after 3 years of service; a supportive Training and Development policy which encourages colleagues to develop as professionals and achieve relevant qualifications (e.g. CIOF’s Certificate in Fundraising).

How do I apply?

If you are passionate about transforming the life chances of young people, please send your fully completed application form with particular attention to your supporting statement (no more than 500 words) explaining why the role interests you and how you meet the person specification. 

We strongly believe that a diverse and inclusive team is vital to our work. We are especially interested in hearing from individuals from ethnic minority backgrounds and/or those with a lived experience of the young people we support. 

Closing date: 2nd August 2024. However, we may interview candidates as we receive suitable applications and close the application deadline earlier if a successful candidate is found. 

A second interview may also be required. 

You can access the Application Form, Job Description and Person Specification for this role on the Charity Jobs page.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We will only consider candidates for employment that share this commitment. All roles are subject to safer recruitment practices, and this position will require an Enhanced Disclosure with Barred list check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) 

Are you self-driven and have great communication skills? Do you have an ambitious and creative approach to Major Donor fundraising? If so we may have the role for you. 

We are recruiting for a Senior Philanthropy Manager to join our established Fundraising Team. Our main office is in London. We are flexible on where you are based, but there is an expectation to visit the office for ad-hoc meetings and training.  

This is a full time permanent role (37.5 hours per week), Monday - Friday. There will be a requirement of occasional travel across the UK for face to face meetings when required.

As Senior Philanthropy Manager, you will be in charge of our philanthropic activity with high net worth individuals and family foundations. You will actively contribute to the development, implementation and delivery of the wider High Value Strategy. We would want you to embed strong, valuable relationships at the heart of Mencap’s Philanthropy programme.

You will be responsible for building pipelines and relationships, so you can deliver first class and creative stewardship and relationship management.

Do you have the following skills and abilities that are required?

• Excellent relationship management abilities with the skill to influence and engage cold and warm contacts.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to influence individuals and decision makers through verbal storytelling
• Strategic thinker with the ability to convey complex and emotive topics in a clear and compelling way
• Proven experience of securing significant five figure donations from High Net Worth Individuals

Please see the Job Description for a more extensive list of responsibilities, experiences and key skills required for this role.

We are an equitable, diverse and inclusive organisation and we particularly welcome and encourage disabled applicants and those from the Black and Asian communities to apply for the role as they are under-represented within the workforce.

Benefits

As well as knowing that what we do is making a positive difference to people’s lives, you will receive fair pay and have access to a wide range of rewards and benefits as one of our employees.

• 24 days holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with long service plus the ability to buy up to another 10 days via our HolidayPlus scheme
• Service related sick pay when 6 month probation is completed
• Eligibility to join Mencap Pension Plan where Mencap matches contributions up to 5% on a salary sacrifice basis meaning NI savings. If you don’t join the Plan you start, you will be auto-enrolled after three months with us.
• Membership of Mencap Pension Plan to include up to 3 times salary death in service live cover AND Income Protection of 50% salary to be triggered at 26 weeks of long term sickness
• Discounts and cashback from 3% to 30% at high street shops including major super markets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via Mencap Extras
• Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc.
• Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support

*T&C's apply based on contract

About Mencap

We work in partnership with people with a learning disability, and all our services support people to live life as they choose. Everyone wants a purposeful job - to do something meaningful. At Mencap, we can give you that. You will have opportunities to develop as a person, colleague, leader and activist. We want to make you feel inspired to reach your potential.

Our work includes;

• providing high-quality, flexible services that allow people to live as independently as possible in a place they choose
• providing advice through our help lines and web sites

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