Events Operations Specialist (fixed-term)

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.

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 Peek

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

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 .

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.