Senior Events Manager 0.6 FTE

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Events Manager to join a well-established national charity on a 9-month fixed-term maternity cover contract. This role will be responsible for delivering key fundraising events, including a flagship virtual fundraising challenge and a major marathon programme, while managing an Events Executive and contributing to the development of new fundraising initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver and manage fundraising events to achieve recruitment, participation and income targets
• Lead on a flagship virtual fundraising challenge and oversee a major marathon fundraising programme
• Line manage and support an Events Executive
• Build and maintain relationships with supporters, sponsors, suppliers, volunteers and internal stakeholders
• Develop and deliver multi-channel communications and marketing campaigns
• Manage event budgets, project plans and operational delivery
• Coordinate event logistics, participant journeys and volunteer engagement activities
• Monitor event performance and implement improvements to maximise fundraising income and supporter retention
• Ensure all events comply with relevant legal, health and safety, and insurance requirements
• Lead stakeholder meetings and provide regular updates on event progress and performance
• Support the development and launch of new fundraising products
• Contribute to wider fundraising objectives across the organisation's events portfolio
• Identify and resolve operational challenges throughout the event lifecycle

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Proven experience delivering successful fundraising or participation events
• Demonstrable experience growing event participation and income
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Previous experience managing or supervising staff
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building abilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience developing supporter engagement and marketing campaigns
• Competent budget management skills
• Experience using CRM, fundraising or event management systems
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Self-motivated, proactive and solutions-focused approach
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and external stakeholders
• Comfortable working occasional evenings and weekends when required
• Full UK driving licence desirable
• Empathy with the organisation's charitable objectives would be advantageous

Location: Victoria, London

Working Pattern: Hybrid working with a minimum of 3 office days every 2 weeks

Hours: 21 hours per week (0.6 FTE)

Length: 9-Month FTC (Maternity Cover)

Salary: £28,000 per annum

Start Date: August/September