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Senior Event Manager
£50k-£52k
Full-time, permanent
Hybrid: 2 days in London offices, with some flexibility for home working
Charity People are delighted to be partnering with a non-profit research foundation for spinal cord injury to recruit their next Senior Event Manager.
Join the charity to take the lead in shaping one of the most exciting and impactful event portfolios in the charity sector. You will drive the strategy, growth and delivery of a diverse programme of premium fundraising events, mass participation experiences and high-profile partnerships that inspire supporters, engage world-class brands and generate vital funds to find a cure for spinal cord injury.
Your portfolio will span exclusive owned fundraising events such as a skiing fundraiser with Mike Tindall MBE; a premium sporting and hospitality experience with the charity's Formula 1 partners; and two established golf events, including an owned event and a supporter-led initiative. You will also play a central role in maximising opportunities through major third-party events and partnerships.
This is more than event management. It is an opportunity to identify new opportunities, develop innovative event concepts and create unforgettable supporter experiences that stand out in a crowded fundraising landscape. Working closely with senior leadership, ambassadors, partners and supporters, you will combine creativity, commercial acumen and flawless execution to grow income, build awareness and strengthen the charity's position as a leading charity brand. Whether enhancing existing events or creating entirely new experiences, you will play a pivotal role in delivering ambitious growth and lasting impact.
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What We're Looking For
We're seeking an ambitious, creative and highly organised event leader who thrives on turning great ideas into exceptional experiences. You will have a proven track record of delivering high-quality events, achieving ambitious commercial and fundraising targets, and building strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. Equally comfortable developing strategy and rolling up your sleeves to deliver flawless event execution, you will bring the energy, entrepreneurial mindset and attention to detail needed to drive growth across our events portfolio.
As a manager, you will lead and develop our Event & Fundraising Specialist, providing coaching, support and professional development while fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture. You will also play an active role in supporting our individual fundraising programme and championing a 'one team' approach across the organisation.
Success in this role will require strong commercial awareness, budget management expertise and the confidence to negotiate, influence and present to senior stakeholders, partners and Board members. You will be adept at managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining a relentless focus on delivering outstanding supporter experiences and maximising return on investment.
Experience working with premium brands, VIP audiences, luxury hospitality or high-end events would be advantageous, as would a passion for identifying new opportunities, creating innovative event concepts and challenging conventional thinking. Above all, you will be a solutions-focused self-starter with exceptional relationship-building skills, a genuine passion for our mission and the drive to help the charity achieve extraordinary impact.
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We value experience, talent and results over formal qualifications. If you have the vision, energy and expertise to grow one of the most exciting event portfolios in the charity sector, we'd love to hear from you.
The charity have one sole mission: to find a cure for spinal cord injury. 100% of their fundraising goes directly to scientific research as they cover all our costs.
To Apply
Charity People are managing the recruitment process on behalf of this charity. Please share a copy of your CV with Philippa in the first instance. If your profile fits what we're looking for, we'll be in touch with the full job description and lots more details.
Closing date: midday on Mon 7 Sept
Charity People is a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching organisational needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background, including age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe greater diversity leads to greater impact for the organisations we work with.
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