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London (Hybrid)
£37,948 - 41,791 per year
Permanent
Job description

Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a wonderful charity to recruit for Senior Special Events Manager in order to lead on the delivery of high-value fundraising events and special projects, working closely with senior volunteers and committees. You will manage complex event logistics, secure sponsorship, and build long term relationships that maximise sustainable income and supporter engagement.

This varied role combines strategic planning, relationship management and hands on project delivery, while contributing to wider fundraising strategy and income targets.

As a Senior Special Events Manager you will:

  • Manage and deliver large scale fundraising events and special projects to a consistently high standard
  • Lead specific fundraising initiatives, supporting and developing colleagues through project work
  • Build, manage and grow strong relationships with senior volunteers, committee members and key supporters
  • Secure sponsorship and manage relationships with external suppliers to achieve best value
  • Contribute to departmental planning, budgets and process improvement initiatives
  • Work collaboratively across teams to maximise income and streamline fundraising activity
  • Develop engaging materials and bring innovative ideas to keep events competitive and impactful
  • Represent organisational values in all activity

To be successful, you must have experience:

  • Extensive experience of event and project management, with a strong track record of delivering and growing large scale events
  • Exceptional relationship building skills, including experience working with senior level stakeholders
  • Strong organisational and leadership skills, with the ability to manage budgets and meet income targets
  • Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills
  • A creative, solutions focused approach to fundraising and events
  • Experience in a customer focused environment such as fundraising, sales or marketing
  • Confidence using standard office software and digital tools

Salary: £37,948- £41,791 per annum inc. LW

Location:  London, hybrid working

Contract: Permanent

Closing date: 18th January at 9am

Interview: TBC

Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to [email protected]

If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

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Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialists View profile Organisation type Recruitment Agency Company size 21 - 50
Posted on: 06 January 2026
Closing date: 18 January 2026 at 08:59
Job ref: 47229
Tags: Fundraising, Events / Activities