Senior Special Events Executive

Chelsea, Greater London (Hybrid)
£33,000 - £35,000 per year
Full-time
Permanent

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Job description

Following an internal promotion, we are looking for our next Senior Special Events Executive to join our high performing Special Events team. Together, the team delivers a range of special events which raises vital funds to save the lives of people with cancer,  including:

  • Recital 4 Research, an opera recital and reception; 
  • The Royal Marsden Cup, our annual golf day; and
  • the Ever After Garden, our flagship and high profile annual remembrance garden in Chelsea, which last year was visited by HRH The Princess of Wales and over 190,000 visitors

In this role you will help deliver our portfolio of events, which will include:

  • coordinating speakers, 
  • liaising with suppliers, 
  • managing senior volunteers, 
  • supporting in donor meetings,
  • securing high value auction and raffle prizes, and 
  • writing donor communications. 

Your support will ensure that as a team we deliver outstanding donor experiences and event outcomes.   You will be joining us at an exciting time as we seek to grow our portfolio and deliver income growth from high value fundraising committees and special events.  

About you 

You will have a passion for relationship building and a proven track record in delivering events, ideally with the purpose of raising funds. You will be ambitious and proactive, and relish the opportunity to support the Charity to achieve its goals. 

Why join us? 

We are a values-driven Charity committed to saving lives by funding world-leading research, treatment, and care at The Royal Marsden. You’ll be part of a collaborative, ambitious and supportive team, offering plenty of opportunities for learning and development. 

What we offer 

  • Competitive salary of £33,000-£35,000 
  • Hybrid working between home and Chelsea with occasional travel to Sutton 
  • Flexible working around our core hours of 10am to 4pm 
  • 27 days annual leave rising with length of service 
  • Training, support and development opportunities 
  • Generous pension scheme with up to 6% contributions (rising to 8% with length of service) and a life assurance scheme
  • Access to the Blue Light discount scheme and other discounts opportunities 
  • Range of wellbeing initiatives including access to an employee assistance programme designed to save money and improve your physical, financial and mental health and wellbeing, access to free online GP appointments and free eye tests and contribution towards any glasses required for work purposes 
  • Opportunities for training and career development 

Inclusion matters

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and walks of life.

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you.

Application resources
Organisation
The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 101 - 500

The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity raises money to improve the lives of people affected by cancer.

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Posted on: 12 May 2026
Closing date: 27 May 2026 at 15:21
Tags: Fundraising, Cancer, Health / Medical, Events / Activities, Major Donor

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