Yorkshire Children's Charity
Events Executive
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Events Executive
Salary: £26-28k dependent on skills and experience
Location: Based LS7 with occasional travel across Yorkshire – full driving licence essential plus own car (office move by end of 2026 to LS9)
Position Type: Full-time, Permanent
Work Schedule: Office based Monday – Thursday – home based Friday
About the Role
Due to continued growth Yorkshire Children’s Charity are looking for an experienced, highly organised Events Executive to assist with the planning and delivery of Yorkshire Children’s Charity’s events programme.
Reporting to the senior events team, this is a key role within our team, responsible for ensuring our events – from flagship fundraising galas to intimate donor experiences – run seamlessly and achieve their full potential. The right person will bring exceptional attention to detail, and a passion for creating meaningful experiences that inspire and engage supporters.
Key Responsibilities
- Work alongside the Senior Events team to deliver end-to-end management of all events, from initial concept and planning through to delivery and evaluation.
- Create detailed project plans, timelines, and risk assessments to ensure every event is professionally executed.
- Work with Senior Events Manager and Head of Events to manage event logistics, including liaising with venues and suppliers, coordinating catering and AV, overseeing health & safety compliance, and ensuring all insurance requirements are met.
- Work collaboratively with fundraising and communications colleagues to align event objectives with wider organisational goals.
- Help to build and maintain strong relationships with key supporters, corporate sponsors, and service providers.
- Work to event budgets, ensuring financial targets are met and resources are used effectively.
- Represent Yorkshire Children’s Charity at meetings, briefings, and events with professionalism and enthusiasm.
- Support the Senior Events Manager and Head of Events with administrative tasks such as thank you letters, scheduling meetings, and raising PO’s and invoices for event attendees, sponsors and suppliers.
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What We’re Looking For
- Minimum 18 months experience in an events role, ideally in the charity, nonprofit, or cultural sectors.
- Proven track record in supporting the end-to-end delivery of successful events.
- Full UK driving licence and access to a car.
- Strong project management skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities with efficiency and calm under pressure.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills – confident dealing with a wide range of audiences, from major donors to operational suppliers.
- Highly organised with an eye for detail and a commitment to excellence.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Confident using new technologies and software, with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Comfortable and confident picking up the phone.
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach to challenges and change.
- Passion for the mission of Yorkshire Children’s Charity and a genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of children across the region.
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Desirable Skills
- Experience in sales
- Creative thinker with fresh ideas and enthusiasm for engaging audiences.
- Experience or strong interest in sporting or challenge events, such as marathons, cycling races, or large-scale fundraising challenges.
If this sounds like the perfect role for you, we would love to hear from you. Please apply by submitting your CV and a brief covering letter explaining your suitability for the position.
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