Senior Events Manager

London, Greater London (Hybrid)
£44,000 - £46,000 per year
Full-time
Contract (12 months (maternity cover))

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Job description

We are Anthony Nolan. We unite people and science – matching stem cell donors to those in need of transplants and treatments and growing our world-leading stem cell register, so everyone can find the lifesaving match they need.

Thanks to Shirley and Anthony Nolan, our register of almost a million potential donors, our cell and gene therapy research and our expertise in stem cell transplants, we currently help four patients a day in need of a transplant, giving more people another chance to live.

Driven by patients, backed by stem cell donors, and powered by science, we won’t stop until we’ve unlocked the cures, treatments and transplants that will transform the future for more patients. And together, we can reach the remarkable day where every patient who needs us can not only survive, but thrive.

If you're inspired by this vision, and feel you have the skills and experience we need to help achieve it, we'd love you to join our lifesaving team.

We are looking for a Senior Events Manager to join our Fundraising team.

Please be aware that this opportunity may close prior to the advertised date. Interviews are to be conducted on a rolling basis, so if this position is of interest, please be sure to apply at your earliest convenience.

Title: Senior Events Manager

Salary: £44,000 - £46,000 per annum

Contract: 12-month fixed term (maternity cover)

Hours: 35 per week (standard Anthony Nolan working hours)

Location: Hybrid, with head office in Hampstead, London

 

Job Summary

This role is positioned within our Challenge Events sub-unit, working to generate fundraising through maximising Anthony Nolan's presence at third-party sporting events including but not limited to the London Marathon, Great North Run, and London Landmarks. Direct experience working with similar events is highly desired.

  • Significant challenge events fundraising experience, working effectively with high level supporters (or equivalent relationship focused fundraising)

  • Experience of meeting and exceeding targets and demonstrable fundraising success

  • Experience of a coaching style of line management or support to achieve agreed goals

  • Ability to work with senior managers and cross-team to collaborate on shared projects and goals

  • Experience of managing complex plans and budgets, doing monthly reconciliations and quarterly reforecasts

  • Marketing expertise to help grow existing events keep innovating our approach to acquisition

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build relations with a range of senior internal and external stakeholders

  • Excellent understanding of fundraising best practice within an events and marketing context

What’s in it for you?

  • A competitive salary

  • 27 days annual leave (pro rata), pension scheme, childcare vouchers, access to counselling via a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme

  • A stimulating work environment full of opportunities to learn and develop

  • Life Assurance of four times annual salary

  • Travel season ticket loan, Cycle to work Scheme

  • And more! (further details on our Life at Anthony Nolan page)

Please check out the full job description hyperlinked here on the advert within our careers page, or attached to this advert, and you can read more about what to expect on the Our recruitment process page.

Please note: We encourage you to apply as soon as possible – this advert may close early if we receive a high volume of strong applications.

Release your remarkable, join our team and give someone another chance to live.

Anthony Nolan is a Disability Confident Committed and Living Wage accredited employer.

All applicants must be able to demonstrate the right to work in the UK.

Application resources
Organisation
Anthony Nolan View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 101 - 500
Posted on: 28 May 2026
Closing date: 25 June 2026 at 23:00
Tags: Fundraising, Cancer, Health / Medical, Community Fundraising, Events / Activities

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