Senior Special Events Manger

Senior Events Manager

Salary: £47,000–£53,000 (fixed)
Location: London, hybrid working with a minimum of one day per week in the office
Hours: Full-time, with some evening and weekend work (time off in lieu provided)

Lead the delivery of a world-class events programme
An international charity with a highly respected fundraising portfolio is seeking a Senior Events Manager to lead the delivery of a large-scale, global events programme.

This role arises following the resignation of the current postholder, who leaves the programme in an exceptionally strong position. Processes are well established, supplier and logistics relationships are robust, and plans for upcoming major events are already well advanced.

You will lead a small events team and take overall responsibility for the delivery of a demanding and high-profile programme, including a flagship international challenge event generating significant income.

What you will do

• Lead the delivery of a complex portfolio of fundraising and stewardship events in the UK and internationally
• Take overall responsibility for a flagship international challenge event, including budget management, logistics and participant experience
• Line manage and support an Events Manager and Events Coordinator, providing clarity, structure and momentum
• Work with marketing colleagues to ensure strong event communications and supporter engagement
• Manage budgets, contracts, suppliers and risk to ensure events are delivered safely and professionally
• Oversee participant communications and stewardship before, during and after events
• Work closely with volunteer committees and senior stakeholders to deliver events to an exceptional standard
• Support the development of new events planned for future years

This is a delivery-focused role. Corporate fundraising and sales activity are covered elsewhere, allowing you to concentrate on operational excellence and participant experience.

About you
You will bring:

• Significant experience delivering high-quality, complex fundraising or corporate events
• Confidence managing large budgets, multiple stakeholders and international logistics
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate and support a small, busy team
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• A calm, practical and solutions-focused approach under pressure
• Empathy with the mission and values of a purpose-driven organisation

Why join
You will be joining an organisation with a strong reputation, a collaborative culture and an ambitious events programme that is already delivering outstanding results. This is an opportunity to take stewardship of a flagship portfolio and help shape its next phase of growth.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.