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Special Events Manager

London, Greater London (Hybrid)
£40,000 - £42,000 per year
Full-time
Permanent

Actively Interviewing

This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!

Job description

We're working with a fantastic Health Charity on a varied and exciting Special Events Manager role, joining a growing team as they launch a new strategy and high-value fundraising campaign, creating unique events and experiences to bring the Charity's work to life across high value audiences. 


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the end-to-end management of high-profile events, including yearly special events, bespoke stewardship experiences and laboratory tours.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to create innovative event concepts and programmes to engage new and existing high-value supporters.
  • Work across the Philanthropy team to create and deliver new events for an upcoming high-value fundraising campaign.
  • Develop key external relationships, including high-value supporters, suppliers and event committees, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure smooth event delivery.

Person Specification

  • Proven experience in managing large-scale fundraising events, for high-net-worth audiences.
  • Proven experience of successfully building relationships with high value supporters, senior volunteers, event committees and event attendees.
  • Strong organisational and project management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple priorities.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for liaising with diverse stakeholders.
  • Ability to work independently, demonstrating initiative and problem-solving capability.
  • Attention to detail, professionalism, and a service-oriented mindset.
  • Adaptability and resilience in fast-paced environments.
  • Experience of developing and launching a new high-value events is highly desirable.


How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.


Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

Posted by
The Talent Set View profile Organisation type Recruitment Agency Company size 1 - 5
Posted on: 15 December 2025
Closing date: 06 January 2026 at 18:19
Job ref: BHJOB24584_4593
Tags: Events / Activities, Major Donor