Compassion UK & Ireland
Events Operations Specialist (fixed-term)
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Events Operations Specialist (fixed-term)
Application Deadline: 24 August 2026
Department: Partnerships
Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time
Location: Compassion UK
Compensation: £30,040 / year
Description
Do you enjoy bringing order, creativity and calm coordination to busy event environments?
Compassion UK is looking for an Events Operations Specialist to support the planning, logistics, systems, and resourcing that enable our events to run with excellence.
This role is a dynamic blend of event coordination, system support, resource planning, and practical logistics. You will help support the delivery of events and partnership activities, while also contributing to the ongoing development of our volunteer management system, Compassion Connect Hub. You will work closely with colleagues across Partnerships, Events, Advocacy, and Resourcing to ensure teams, advocates, and event volunteers have what they need to represent Compassion well.
In this role, your work will help equip our teams and advocates to serve with confidence, foster meaningful supporter engagement, and advance our mission of releasing children from poverty in Jesus’ name.
This role would suit someone who is organised, practical, collaborative, and willing to learn. It is also a role for someone who wants their work to contribute to Compassion’s Christ-centred, child-focused, and church-based mission.
You will have the opportunity to make an impact by:
- Supporting event logistics and delivery, including planning, coordination, reporting, and communication with key internal teams.
- Helping ensure advocates and event teams are well resourced, informed, and supported before, during, and after events.
- Supporting the ongoing development of Compassion Connect Hub, including system configuration, testing, documentation, and improvements to the user experience.
- Providing practical support to the Resources and Logistics Team, including event assets, inventories, equipment, and materials.
- Helping create high-quality resources and bespoke assets for church and event activities.
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In this role, you’ll get the opportunity to draw on the following strengths, experiences, and competencies to thrive:
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to work to agreed deadlines and standards.
- Good administrative and coordination skills, including confidence using Microsoft Office and other systems.
- An interest in systems configuration, technology, and process improvement.
- A practical, flexible, and proactive approach to supporting events and resources.
- Confidence with manual handling and the ability to support event equipment and logistics safely.
- A collaborative, team-focused approach, with a willingness to support others and contribute to shared goals.
- Creativity, adaptability, and a positive attitude in a fast-paced environment.
- Personally committed to the Christian faith. You can read more about this in our Policy on Posts to be Held by Christians.
Please review the attached full job description.
Location, hours, and benefits
- Office-based: at our office in Fleet, Barley Way, Hampshire, GU51 2UT
- Hours: 35 Hours per week
- Contract: Fixed-term of one year
Key dates
- Closing date: 24 August 2026
- Shortlisting: Ongoing, with candidates shortlisted by 31 August 2026
- Interviews: Expected to take place on 7 September 2026
Please note these timings are intended to help with planning and may be subject to change.
Please submit your application as early as possible, as Compassion UK & Ireland reserves the right to close this vacancy early. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, prior to the closing date. We also reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable applicant before the closing date.
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Recruitment process
It’s not uncommon for us to hold multiple rounds of interviews, depending on the role and the stage of the process. We value authenticity, so please use your own voice in your application and ensure that any examples and achievements you describe are genuinely your own.
Assessment tasks
As part of our recruitment process, you may be asked to complete an assessment task.
If you progress beyond the shortlisting stage, we’ll provide details of the task, which may be completed either ahead of your interview or on the day itself. This helps our panel gain a fuller understanding of your approach and suitability for the role.
What we offer in return
Please explore our candidate pack to learn more about Compassion UK's benefits and what it means to live and work in accordance with Compassion UK’s Statement of Faith, Core Values, Ethos Statement, and other policies, including our commitment to Child Protection.
Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please contact the People & Culture Recruitment team.
Contact us
Please reach out to the People & Culture Recruitment team for any additional information or questions at careers@compassionuk.org
Compassion UK & Ireland isn't able to offer visa sponsorship for this role, applicants must have the right to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship.
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