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.

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• Deliver and manage fundraising events to achieve recruitment, participation and income targets
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• Lead on a flagship virtual fundraising challenge and oversee a major marathon fundraising programme
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• Line manage and support an Events Executive
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• Build and maintain relationships with supporters, sponsors, suppliers, volunteers and internal stakeholders
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• Develop and deliver multi-channel communications and marketing campaigns
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• Manage event budgets, project plans and operational delivery
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• Coordinate event logistics, participant journeys and volunteer engagement activities
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• Monitor event performance and implement improvements to maximise fundraising income and supporter retention
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• Ensure all events comply with relevant legal, health and safety, and insurance requirements
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• Lead stakeholder meetings and provide regular updates on event progress and performance
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• Support the development and launch of new fundraising products
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• Contribute to wider fundraising objectives across the organisation's events portfolio
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• Identify and resolve operational challenges throughout the event lifecycle
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• Proven experience delivering successful fundraising or participation events
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• Demonstrable experience growing event participation and income
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• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
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• Previous experience managing or supervising staff
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• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building abilities
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• Strong written and verbal communication skills
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• Experience developing supporter engagement and marketing campaigns
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• Competent budget management skills
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• Experience using CRM, fundraising or event management systems
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• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
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• Self-motivated, proactive and solutions-focused approach
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• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and external stakeholders
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• Comfortable working occasional evenings and weekends when required
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• Full UK driving licence desirable
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• Empathy with the organisation's charitable objectives would be advantageous
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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