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Senior Programmes Manager (Fixed-term contract)
Reports to: Director of Finance and Operations
Hours: Full time with flexible hours. Core hours are 10am to 4pm
Location: Hybrid. London (Embankment) on Wednesdays and Thursdays and remote working
Salary: £44,748 p.a.
Contract length: 13 months (starting mid November 2026)
Applications close: 23:59 on August 28th.
First round interviews: September 8th (online)
Second round interviews: September 16th at The Economist Group’s offices in London.
We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process. If there are any adjustments or support we can provide to help you perform at your best during the interview, please let us know.
BENEFITS
ABOUT US
The Economist Educational Foundation is a fast-growing charity on a mission to ensure that every child is empowered to think critically and communicate effectively about the world’s most complex current issues.
In 2025-6 our core programme, Topical Talk, more than doubled its reach to over 1 million young people across 99 countries. We are at a time of great opportunity, in England and internationally, and have ambitious plans to keep growing and deepen our impact further.
Topical Talk helps children join inspiring discussions about the news by providing:
Our programme has received international recognition, including from HundrED as one of the top 100 education initiatives, from UNESCO as a winner of the Global Media and Information Literacy Awards 2022 and from the Money And Inclusion Awards (MAIA) for best content in 2025.
THE ROLE
We are seeking a highly organised, agile and structured Senior Programmes Manager to lead the operational planning, project management and execution of our flagship educational programmes. In this role, you will be the operational engine behind multiple cross-departmental projects, with a focus on meeting the needs of our global teachers and students, as well as funders.
In this fixed-term role you will work closely with our educational content leads, designers and external stakeholders to ensure our high-impact classroom resources and live events are delivered seamlessly, on time and to the highest standard. Rather than drafting the pedagogy yourself, you will manage the project lifecycles, coordinate workflow across internal and external teams and optimise the systems that allow our world-class educational programmes to reach over 1 million young people globally.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Project and operational management
Programme governance and evaluation
Live Lesson and workshop operations
Stakeholder and relationship coordination
SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS
Whether you come from a project or educational management background or are a leader in charity operations, you possess the following:
EXPERIENCE
You have…
You might have…
We're particularly keen for you to apply if you are from a community under-represented in the charity sector or have lived experience of facing extra barriers because of your background.
We enable disadvantaged children to build essential critical-thinking and communication skills through inspiring discussions about the news.
About Us
Choose Love supports refugees and forcibly displaced people across the world, ensuring they have what they need when they need it. The support we provide ranges from lifesaving search and rescue boats to hot, nutritious food, clothes and legal advice. We’re a small, agile and ambitious team who are powered by our vision of a world that chooses love and justice every day for everyone.
As our Office and Facilities Manager, you won't just keep the lights on and the supplies stocked you'll be the person who makes our office a place people actually want to be. You'll bring warmth, energy and sharp organisational instincts to everything from health & safety and vendor contracts to onboarding new colleagues and pulling off brilliant team events. You'll also lend a hand to our People team with day-to-day HR admin, so a genuine interest in people operations is a real plus.
What you'll be doing:
What we're looking for:
Charity sector experience is a bonus, not a requirement what matters most is your energy, your organisational skill, and your commitment to creating a workplace where people can do their best work.
If you're a proactive problem-solver who thrives on variety and wants your work to genuinely matter, we'd love to hear from you.
Application Process
Interviews will take place on the week commencing 17th August 2026.
How to apply
Interested candidates are invited to apply by sending their CV and a covering letter stating
how they meet the criteria for the role by 12pm Friday 14th August 2026.
We are pioneering a new movement in humanitarian aid: fast, flexible, transparent and accountable.

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Thames Valley Air Ambulance
The role: Challenge Events Officer
Location: We offer a well‑established hybrid working pattern, with at least two days each week spent at HQ to stay connected and collaborate.
Salary: £26,227.50
Contract:12 months fixed term
About us
Thames Valley Air Ambulance exists to give everybody within our community the best chance of surviving and recovering from an emergency. We are here for you and your loved ones. In Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire. Whoever you are. Wherever and whenever you need us.
What we are looking for:
We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised and supporter-focused Challenge Events Officer to help deliver an exceptional experience for Thames Valley Air Ambulance’s London Marathon 2027 participants and wider challenge events community.
At Thames Valley Air Ambulance, we’re committed to giving everyone the best chance when the worst happens. Every day, we’re called to life-threatening emergencies across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire. But we can’t do it without the generosity of our supporters and that’s where you come in.
Your role
Working closely with the Events Manager, you will lead on the recruitment, delivery and stewardship of London Marathon 2027 participants, while also supporting other events across the challenge events portfolio. You will be the main point of contact for participants, providing outstanding supporter care from registration through to event day and beyond, helping each person feel motivated, supported and valued throughout their fundraising journey.
You’ll be responsible for:
About you
You will be a confident communicator with excellent customer service skills and a warm, professional approach to building relationships. You will be highly organised, able to manage multiple deadlines and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team. You will bring strong attention to detail, good administrative skills and a genuine enthusiasm for charity fundraising.
We’re looking for someone who:
Why join us?
At Thames Valley Air Ambulance, you’ll be part of a dynamic, compassionate, and forward-thinking organisation. We’re proud of our culture, collaborative, inclusive, and committed to personal development. We care deeply about the wellbeing of our team and offer flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.
If this role sounds like it’s for you, we would love you to apply!
In return we offer a competitive salary and great staff benefits such as.
Our values
We live by our values every day:
Diversity and inclusion
We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are especially keen to hear from candidates who feel underrepresented in the charity sector.
Safeguarding
We follow robust recruitment and safeguarding practices to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our staff, volunteers, and the people we support. Relevant checks (e.g. DBS) will be carried out where appropriate.
How to apply
To apply, please complete our online application form and tell us why you’re excited about this opportunity and how your experience aligns with the role. You must have the right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer sponsorship.
Vacancy Closing Date: 13 August 2026
This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly
Interviews will be held week commencing 17 August 2026
Thames Valley Air Ambulance is the charity that gives everybody in our community the best chance of surviving and
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Passionate about democracy, education and young people?
Young Citizens is a national citizenship education charity with nearly 40 years' experience inspiring active citizenship among children and young people.
As curriculum and policy change accelerates, including Votes for 16 reshaping how young people engage in civic life – we're focused on ensuring active citizenship sits at the heart of how the next generation is prepared to participate in and protect a thriving democracy.
About the role
We're looking for an ambitious, delivery-focused Network Delivery Manager to lead our national network of schools and drive the high-quality programmes that power our work. This is more than a delivery role — it's your opportunity to lead network growth and programme delivery for a growing national charity. You'll shape how we engage and retain schools, lead and develop a team of Programme Leaders, and broaden your expertise across network management, programme delivery, and organisational growth.
Working closely with the Senior Education Manager, the Education and Impact Manager and colleagues across the organisation, you'll grow participation across our school network, build strong and trusted relationships with schools, teachers and partners, ensure our flagship programmes run brilliantly, and create the engagement that enables more children and young people to become active citizens.
If you have a track record of leading delivery, building senior stakeholder relationships, managing teams and turning ambition into sustained engagement and growth, we'd love to hear from you.
This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a critical organisational function, broaden your leadership and delivery portfolio, and play a leading role in the growth of an ambitious national charity.
We're looking for someone who brings:
Drive that delivers quality results
Comfort with intensive and high-volume delivery of network, programme and/or relationships
Enthusiasm for problem-solving, in a team and proactively in your role
An ability to learn fast and self-teach, from databases to how we communicate internally
A desire to develop your skills as a well-rounded member of a social impact organisation
Why Join Us?
This is a high-impact role with real scope to shape how Young Citizens grows, engages and retains its national network of schools, and how we deliver programmes that reach thousands of young people. You will work closely with senior leadership, take ownership of a key organisational function, lead and develop a team of Programme Leaders, and directly contribute to scaling our impact over the coming years.
You will join a purpose-led, ambitious and collaborative team committed to strengthening democracy by equipping young people with the skills, knowledge and confidence to participate actively in society.
We are a growing, agile organisation with a strong focus on learning and development. We invest in our people and provide real opportunities to build expertise, take ownership and grow alongside the organisation as we scale over the next three years.
We combine a results-driven culture with flexibility in how we work. Our benefits include 28+ days of annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays), volunteering days, office closure over the Christmas period, full pension contributions on the first 8%, and enhanced leave packages.
As a relatively small yet national team, you will have the opportunity to work across the organisation and closely with senior leadership, influencing how we improve our programmes, and see the direct impact of your work on our mission.
If you're looking for a role where you can develop your career, take on real responsibility, and help strengthen democracy through education, we'd love to hear from you.
Download the full recruitment pack for more information about the role, progression with Young Citizens and how to apply.
A Few Useful Notes When Applying
If you are excited by the opportunity to build a thriving network of schools that helps more young people become active citizens, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter addressing the application questions in the full job pack, which also contains further details on the application process.
Additional Information
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and a DBS check.
We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Young Citizens is a citizenship education charity that informs, equips and inspires children and young people across the UK to be active citizens.


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The vacancy
This is an exciting time to join the Fundraising Team at RBVE. We are looking for an enthusiastic, driven and highly organised Fundraising Events Officer to help deliver an ambitious programme of events that inspire supporters, grow income and raise awareness of our vital work.
Working closely with the Head of Community and Events, you will play a key role in planning, coordinating and delivering a diverse portfolio of fundraising events. From The Chairman’s Great Tommy Sleep Out and prestigious golf days to cycling challenges, treks and other community fundraising initiatives, you will ensure every event is professionally delivered, engaging and financially successful.
About the Role
This is a fantastic opportunity for an energetic events professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys building meaningful relationships with supporters, sponsors, volunteers and stakeholders.
You will be responsible for managing events from concept through to evaluation, ensuring an exceptional participant experience while maximising fundraising opportunities and strengthening donor engagement.
Key Responsibilities
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
What We Offer
Apply Now
If you are an enthusiastic events professional with a passion for creating memorable experiences that make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.
Join RBVE and help us deliver inspiring events that transform support into IMPACT!
We welcome applications from veterans and people with disabilities.
At RBVE, we are proud to pay the Real Living Wage.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Learning Programmes Manager fulfils a key role in the busy Education and Training team at SPAB. They have responsibility to coordinate and deliver our two annual learning programmes: the SPAB Scholarship and the SPAB Fellowship. Using their high-level administrative or project management experience and excellent interpersonal skills, the Learning Programmes Manager leads in development, delivery and review of these flagship programmes.
The Learning Programmes Manager works in consultation with the Senior Education and Training Manager and Director of Engagement, and closely with SPAB colleagues, to promote the learning programmes, maximise their outcomes, collaborate on funding opportunities and reporting, and deliver core strategic objectives.
The Learning Programmes Manager is self-motivated to work independently to establish and maintain vital professional relationships within the sector to ensure SPAB Scholars and Fellows experience a fulfilling learning experience. The Learning Programmes Manager has responsibility for onboarding Scholars and Fellows, including recruitment and induction, designing and planning the programmes, managing programme budgets and strategic planning for future programmes.
The Learning Programmes Manager contributes regular updates for our charity Guardians and has responsibility for coordinating the Scholarship and Fellowship Liaison Group, programme mentors and their associated meetings. They are a team-player and work with colleagues to promote the programmes and their alumni, and seek opportunities for outreach within tertiary education, and the heritage and building conservation sectors.
As a highly organised problem-solver, the Learning Programmes Manager will take a practical approach to delivering SPAB’s flagship programmes:
What we’re looking for
A highly organised individual with proven administration or project management skills and an eye for detail. A confident and approachable communicator, motivated to work both independently and collaboratively to deliver unique learning programmes.
• Experience of establishing and maintaining administrative or project management systems and procedures and using the appropriate software to support this.
• A practical hands-on approach to programme management, including proactive problem-solving and an understanding of logistics and processes.
• Confidence in communicating and engaging with a wide range of stakeholders such as funders, programme hosts, volunteers, professionals and young people.
• Experience in working to deadlines and managing multiple schedules.
• A passion for and understanding of building conservation skills and training needs.
• An outward looking and collaborative colleague, with a positive approach to their work and challenges.
• A commitment to building a career in this rewarding role.
To Apply
To read the full Job Pack, and for instructions on how to apply, please visit our website via the link below.
Deadline for applications: 9AM, Wednesday 19 August 2026.
Interviews: Round 1 interviews will be held at SPAB HQ, 37 Spital Square, London, E1 6DY on Tuesday 8 September 2026.
Arrangements for Round 2 interviews will be confirmed following the first round of interviews.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The General Manager is responsible for the day-to-day leadership, operational management and financial performance of Vision 21 Gloucestershire.
The postholder will oversee the delivery of the charity's trading, environmental and community programmes, ensuring they operate effectively, safely and sustainably. They will lead staff and volunteers, manage operational budgets and resources, and ensure the charity's projects achieve their agreed objectives and impact.
The role combines commercial management of Reclaim Furniture Reuse and the local council bulky waste contract, with oversight of Vision 21's wider programmes, including ‘The Greenhouse’ (charity office and community space), Libraries of Things, Repair Cafés, community growing projects and other sustainability initiatives.
Working closely with the CEO, the General Manager will translate the charity's strategy into effective operational delivery, ensuring the organisation remains financially resilient and community focused.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership
Reclaim Furniture Reuse & Trading Operations
Staff and Volunteer Management
The Greenhouse and Community Programmes
Financial Management
Health, Safety and Compliance
Partnerships and Community Engagement
Person Specification
Essential
Desirable
Key Relationships
The General Manager will work closely with:
Success Measures
The postholder will be expected to:
Supporting communities to live more sustainably, reduce waste, and build resilience through hands-on collaborative solutions
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £33,300
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, with the opportunity for flexible working hours
Location: London/hybrid (minimum two days per week in the London office)
Reporting to: Head of Events & Engagement
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit an anonymised CV and covering letter (please remove any identifying details such as name, address, or photos) by midnight 25th August
In your covering letter, please demonstrate your motivations for applying for the role, how the position aligns with your career plans, and the experience (professional, voluntary, or lived) that makes you a strong fit for the role in line with our values and the criteria outlined in the job description.
We encourage candidates to ensure their responses reflect their own skills, experiences, and personal voice. If AI tools are used, candidates should also explain how and why they used them.
INTERVIEW STAGES
The selection process will consist of three stages (dates will be confirmed with shortlisted candidates):
First-round interview – w/c 7th September
Second-round interview – w/c 14th September
Candidates will be asked to complete a short task related to the role. This will take no more than two hours to complete.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking a highly organised, proactive, and detail-oriented Events and Engagement Coordinator to provide excellent operational support to the Engagement Directorate to enable Mission 44 to build meaningful funder relationships and deliver impactful experiences.
The role sits at the intersection of the donor experience, events and supporting the functionality of the wider, newly established Engagement Directorate. It will have two priorities: to provide administrative and operational support across the team, including to the Chief Engagement Officer, and support the Events and Engagement team to execute first-class events.
This role is ideal for someone looking to develop their career in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. A successful candidate will enjoy bringing structure, organisation and effective processes to a busy team. They will have high attention to detail, a can-do attitude, and a rigorous approach to project and task management.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
EVENTS COORDINATION (60%)
In collaboration with colleagues support the planning and delivery of Mission 44's events, including fundraising and stewardship dinners, receptions and roundtable discussions, as well as trackside hospitality and donor experiences.
Manage invitations, RSVPs and attendee communications, acting as a first point of contact for events attendees, providing exceptional customer service.
Coordinate event logistics, including venue bookings, catering, accessibility requirements and wider production supplier management.
Support the preparation of live event materials, briefing packs, attendee lists and run sheets.
Support the wider Fundraising team with securing sponsorship, ticket sales, and securing auction items. This includes production of targeted collateral for outreach.
Work closely with the Fundraising Data and Operations Manager to ensure that events and donor data is updated accurately and in a timely manner to our CRM system (Virtuous).
Work closely with the Communications Team to ensure events materials are aligned with brand and messaging.
Provide on-the-day event support, including registration, stakeholder hosting and logistics management.
Support the production of post-event evaluation, feedback collection and reporting.
ENGAGEMENT TEAM OPERATIONS (40%)
Coordinate internal team meetings, workshops and planning sessions.
Schedule meetings and support diary coordination for internal team meetings, and select high-level funder meetings for the Chief Engagement Officer.
Prepare agendas, take minutes and track actions arising from meetings.
Arrange domestic and international travel, accommodation and itineraries for team members and guests.
Support budget tracking, purchase orders and expense administration.
Maintain team trackers, project plans and operational documents on Monday. com
Act as a key point of contact for administrative and operational enquiries.
Ensure data quality and compliance with organisational processes with the Fundraising Data and Operations Manager.
ABOUT YOU: SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL
Experience supporting the planning, coordination and delivery of events, with a strong interest in developing a career in event management.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain a high standard of work in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent attention to detail, with a commitment to delivering accurate, high-quality work and exceptional participant experiences.
Experience drafting event communications and managing guest lists, registrations and attendee information accurately.
Experience maintaining accurate records within CRM or database systems, including data entry, data cleansing and reporting.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience liaising with colleagues, suppliers, venue partners and external stakeholders to support successful event delivery.
DESIRABLE
Proven experience supporting special events for HNWIs, corporate prospects and donors.
Basic skills using design tools such as Canva.
Project management qualification such as Agile, PRINCE2 or Scrum.
Experience of working with young people and embedding safeguarding policies in event delivery.
Experience of working within an international setting.
Experience of working within Formula 1, Motorsport, STEM or Education.
PERSONAL QUALITIES:
Passionate about young people: You are deeply committed to Mission 44’s vision of supporting young people from underrepresented backgrounds to thrive in education and employment.
Committed to excellence and delivery-focused: You’re skilled in managing multiple deadlines simultaneously, meeting these deadlines, and ensuring high-quality execution.
Detail-driven: You enjoy being in the details, accurately tracking actions, performance indicators, and ensuring that branding is maintained to a high standard throughout your work.
A collaborator: You love working across portfolios and internal functions. You will work closely with all members of the engagement team to provide operational support.
Proactive critical thinker: You find gaps in ways of working and create quick solutions before others even notice.
Flexible, adaptable, resilient, and very calm under pressure: Mission 44 is a fast-moving start-up, and you thrive in that environment. You embrace change, adjust priorities on the fly, and pivot when needed - always maintaining focus, resilience, and a solutions-oriented mindset.
Mission 44 is a charity launched by Lewis Hamilton to drive change so that every young person can thrive in school and access great careers in STEM.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you an experienced fundraising professional who thrives on creating memorable experiences, inspiring communities, building lasting relationships and leading people to achieve their best?
Charity People are delighted to be partnering with Zoe's Place Baby Hospice to find their next Senior Events & Community Fundraising Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to join a passionate fundraising team and lead ambitious events and community fundraising activity that helps provide vital care and support to babies, young children and families across Coventry.
Salary: £33,000 - £38,000 per annum depending on experience
Contract: Permanent, 35 hours per week (including occasional evenings and weekends)
Location: Zoe's Place Baby Hospice, Coventry (with travel to events, meetings and community activities as required)
Benefits: 5% employer pension contribution, 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure, mileage allowance, free onsite parking, Employee Assistance Programme, Death in Service benefit and professional development opportunities.
Zoe's Place:
The UK's only baby-specific hospice charity, providing specialist palliative, respite and end-of-life care for babies and children aged 0 to 5 with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions. They offer a safe, nurturing and joyful environment where families are supported, and children receive the very best care from dedicated specialist nurses providing round-the-clock support.
About the role:
As Senior Events & Community Fundraising Manager, you'll lead the planning, delivery and growth of a varied programme of fundraising events and community activities. You'll create opportunities that generate income, inspire supporters and strengthen Zoe's Place's presence across Coventry.
Key responsibilities include:
No two days will be the same. You could be leading a major fundraising event, meeting a community partner, coaching a member of your team, reviewing income performance or developing new ways to engage supporters.
About you:
We would love to hear from you if you have:
Most importantly, you'll be passionate about making a difference and motivated by the opportunity to help ensure babies and families receive the specialist care and support they need. If you're excited by creating inspiring fundraising experiences, growing community connections, developing people and making a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.
How to Apply:
Please send a copy of your profile or CV to Priya Vencatasawmy at Charity People as the first step.
Deadline: 9am, 24th August
Interviews: Week commencing 31st August
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
Senior Events Manager (Maternity Cover) | Immediate Start Available
Victoria, London | Hybrid | Part-Time (21 Hours) £28,005 pro rata | 9-Month Fixed-Term Contract
Lead fundraising events that make a real difference.
We're recruiting on behalf of a prestigious national charity for an experienced Senior Events Manager to join their successful fundraising team on a 9-month maternity cover.
Working within a team that raises over £3.5 million annually, you'll lead the charity's flagship virtual fundraising challenge, Operation Bletchley, oversee delivery of the London Marathon programme through line management of the Events Executive, and help develop new fundraising initiatives.
The Role
You'll take responsibility for planning and delivering high-quality fundraising events that exceed participation and income targets while providing an outstanding supporter experience.
Key Responsibilities
Lead fundraising events from planning through to delivery and evaluation.
Manage budgets, timelines, suppliers and event logistics.
Drive participant recruitment and maximise fundraising income.
Build strong relationships with supporters, volunteers and stakeholders.
Deliver engaging supporter communications across multiple channels.
Line manage and support the Events Executive.
Identify opportunities to improve event performance and processes.
About You
You'll have:
Experience managing fundraising or large-scale events.
A proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
Experience using Microsoft Office and event management or CRM systems.
A proactive, solutions-focused approach.
What's on Offer?
£28,005 per annum (pro rata)
Hybrid working in Victoria, London
Part-time, 21 hours per week
9-month fixed-term contract
Immediate start available
Employer pension contribution
Income protection scheme
TOIL for additional hours worked
The chance to deliver nationally recognised fundraising events for an outstanding cause
Key Dates
Application deadline: 12 August 2026
Interviews: 18 August 2026
Early applications are encouraged.
Apply Now
If you're an experienced Events Manager looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.
Submit your CV today to be considered.
Senior Events Manager (Maternity Cover) | Immediate Start Available
Central London | Hybrid | Part-Time (21 Hours) £28005 pro rata | 9-Month Fixed-Term Contract
Lead fundraising events that make a real difference.
We're recruiting on behalf of a leading national charity for an experienced Senior Events Manager to join its fundraising team on a 9-month maternity cover.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a portfolio of high-profile fundraising events, manage an Events Executive, and help develop new fundraising initiatives that deliver an exceptional supporter experience.
The Role
You'll take responsibility for planning and delivering fundraising events from concept to completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and achieve participation and fundraising targets.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the planning, delivery and evaluation of fundraising events.
Manage budgets, timelines, suppliers and event logistics.
Drive participant recruitment and maximise fundraising income.
Build strong relationships with supporters, volunteers and stakeholders.
Deliver engaging supporter communications across multiple channels.
Line manage and support the Events Executive.
Identify opportunities to improve event performance and processes.
About You
You'll have:
Experience managing fundraising or large-scale events.
A proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
Experience using Microsoft Office and event management or CRM systems.
A proactive, solutions-focused approach.
What's on Offer?
£28,005 per annum (pro rata)
Hybrid working in Central London
Part-time, 21 hours per week
9-month fixed-term contract
Immediate start available
Employer pension contribution
Income protection scheme
TOIL for additional hours worked
A rewarding opportunity to support a nationally recognised charitable organisation
Key Dates
Application deadline: 12 August 2026
Interviews: 18 August 2026
Early applications are encouraged.
Apply Now
If you're an experienced Events Manager looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.
Submit your CV today to be considered.
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ABOUT US
The Great Friendship Project is an award-winning organisation tackling loneliness through research-informed community programmes, campaigns, and partnerships.
We design and deliver social interventions that help people build real-world friendships, strengthen social confidence, and rise out of loneliness.
Over the past four years, we have delivered hundreds of community activities, partnered with major brands and public institutions, contributed to national research and policy conversations, and built a highly engaged community of tens of thousands of young adults.
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THE ROLE
We are looking for a new Programmes & Community Coordinator to help turn ambitious ideas into well-run programmes with meaningful impact.
This is a varied, hands-on role at the heart of a growing organisation. Working closely with the Founder and CEO, you will coordinate programmes from planning through to delivery, support our volunteer team and ensure that participants receive a consistently welcoming and well-organised experience.
You will also strengthen the systems and processes behind our work, helping us deliver programmes that are effective, sustainable and capable of growing.
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PROGRAMME DELIVERY
VOLUNTEER COORDINATION
SYSTEMS & OPERATIONS
PARTNERSHIPS & GROWTH
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WHO YOU ARE
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EXPERIENCE - ESSENTIAL
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EXPERIENCE - DESIRABLE
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BENEFITS
Beyond the opportunity to play a pivotal role in a growing social movement, we provide a supportive environment designed to help you thrive personally and professionally.
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HOW TO APPLY
Please complete our online application form by Thursday 13th August 2026 at 11pm.
If you have any questions about the role or application process, please contact us by email or through the enquiry form on our website.
The Great Friendship Project is an award-winning non-profit organisation tackling loneliness through campaigns, research and community activities.
The Engagement Coordinator will join our Engagement Team at the forefront of involving local communities and schools in our exciting tree-planting & urban greening projects and engage people in learning about and taking action for trees and the environment.
The Engagement team at Trees for Cities promotes and leads site-based activities and events for people to participate in our community focused tree planting programme that aims to create healthier, happier urban spaces through nature.
This role supports and coordinates our engagement activities for tree planting and outdoor learning initiatives. This involves conducting community consultations on our site-based projects as well as planning and delivering nature-focused workshops for school children and community groups, public tree planting events, and other activities. Some weekend work is required, with TOIL (time off in lieu).
The person in this role will join two Engagement Coordinators and the Engagement Manager and work closely with other teams to deliver multiple, overlapping projects in diverse London communities.
About Trees for Cities
Trees for Cities is an ambitious, far-reaching organisation.
For over 30 years, Trees for Cities has brought people together to plant and care for trees in towns and cities across the UK. Alongside local communities, partners, and supporters, we’ve planted over 2 million trees where they’re needed most.
Together, we're building a national movement for urban trees and tree equity, so that everyone benefits from the transformative power of trees, no matter where they live.
We're an organisation that suits ambitious, dedicated, and passionate staff. We have roles available for people with varied relevant experience and a willingness to learn more. In return, we offer a warm and supportive team, in-the-job training, and personal career planning.
Trees for Cities is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. We value diversity and are committed to promoting diversity within the workplace. We aim to ensure that our employees achieve their full potential and that all employment decisions, including recruitment, are taken without reference to irrelevant or discriminatory criteria. A full copy of our Equal Opportunities Policy can be provided on request.
About you
Do you love trees and want to learn more about them? Do you enjoy connecting with people of all ages and backgrounds? Are you passionate about nature and inclusive environmental action? Then Trees for Cities is interested in you!
We're looking for:
• Energetic individuals who are happy to work hands-on outdoors in all weathers at a variety of locations around London. Suitable candidates should also be comfortable working indoors in an open office environment.
• Practical and highly organised collaborators capable of supporting event logistics and keen to facilitate a number of engagement activities from small-scale workshops to public community events involving hundreds of people.
• Confident, adaptable, and inclusive communicators who are comfortable engaging with people of all ages and backgrounds in a range of communities, school staff and pupils, interest groups and volunteers, and who are passionate about what we do at Trees for Cities.
How to apply
Click visit our website to view a full job description.
To apply, use the application link below to submit your CV and answer the application questions outlining why you are interested in the role and your fit with the Person Specification. If you experience any issues during the application process, please email HR.
Deadline to apply: 25th August 2026
If you are shortlisted for interview, you will normally be contacted within two weeks after applying. If you do not hear from us within this period then you should assume that on this occasion you have not been selected for interview.
Trees for Cities is the first UK environmental organisation to have been awarded social value certification. Trees for Cities is an equal opportunities employer.
Registered Charity No: 1032154
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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!
An exciting opportunity for an Events Fundraising Assistant has arisen at the London Legal Support Trust.
The London Legal Support Trust is an independent charity that raises funds for free legal advice services in London and the South East. We support free legal advice centres across London and the South East through the provision of grant funding, supporting sector infrastructure, helping agencies reduce costs and save money via pro bono or discounted schemes.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised Events & Fundraising Assistant to help deliver our growing programme of own brand mass participation events and third-party challenge events. Access to justice is at the heart of our fundraising events, and the Events & Fundraising Assistant is a vital part of the team delivering the world's largest one day gathering of lawyers at the London Legal Walk.
You will help with supporter communications, event administration, logistics and event delivery, supporter enquiries and fundraising stewardship ensuring each participant feels inspired and thanked for their contribution to supporting frontline free legal advice charities.
Job description
The Events & Fundraising Assistant helps to improve, develop and organise our events, including the London Legal Walk, Great Legal Bake, Great Legal Quiz and many more across London and the South East. You will work to maintain contact with our wide network of dedicated supporters, keeping our database up-to-date with contact and event information, and support with the on the day delivery of the event. You will update our website and produce content for printed materials to promote our events programme, and assist with the recruitment and management of volunteers.
Main duties and responsibilities (see recruitment pack for more detail)
Maintain and build on existing LLST fundraising events through supporting delivery - managing sign ups, responding to enquries, drafting event materials and correspondence with supporters.
Attend, help at and supervise events including registration, set-up, pack-down and stakeholder management.
About you
Essential criteria
· Enthusiasm for the cause and our work; commitment to social justice and equal opportunities for all
· Excellent interpersonal skills, including written and oral communications skills
· Confidence with IT including Microsoft Office suite
· Excellent attention to detail
· Ability to work well under pressure; strong organisational skills to work in a busy environment with competing demands
· Proven ability to communicate with a wide range of people and to liaise effectively with other organisations
· Highly motivated, with ability to work on own initiative and as part of a small team
· Flexibility and willingness to learn new skills
· Professional, reliable and responsible
· Ability to work outside office hours as required (with time off in lieu), particularly in the build up to events, on the days of events and in other busy periods
· A positive attitude to problem solving and finding new solutions
Desireable criteria
· Experience of event co-ordination
· Experience of using social media for business
· Knowledge and understanding of Salesforce
· Experience of using social media platforms
Timetable
Closing date: 23 August 2026, 11:30pm (or until sufficient applications received)
Please note applications will be considered on a rolling basis and we may close for applications in advance of the above date if a suitable appointment is made.
The successful appointment is subject to satisfactory written references and right to work checks.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and highly organised National Conference Project Manager to lead the planning and delivery of our major national conference bringing together professionals, families and organisations from across the children's palliative care sector.
Together for Short Lives is the leading UK-wide charity for children living with serious illness, their families and the services that provide them with palliative care.
Every child deserves many moments of happiness together with their loved ones. But it's hard for them to thrive when services don't fully meet their needs, leaving parents and siblings feeling isolated and alone.
That’s why we’re here. To make sure that every family can thrive as they navigate their child's life, death, bereavement and beyond.
Together we support families to live their lives, through the ups and downs, offering practical, emotional and financial help.
Together we unite our sector by prioritising and sharing crucial research, leading guidance and standards, connecting professionals and raising vital funds for children’s hospice and palliative care services.
Together we campaign to make sure that children with serious illness and their families get the care and support they need, when and where they need it.
Supporting, uniting, campaigning, together.
We are Together for Short Lives.
About the role
Working across multiple teams, you will manage all aspects of the event from programme development, speaker and delegate management, and ticketing systems through to sponsorship support, on-site delivery and post-event evaluation. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering a flagship event that will strengthen learning, collaboration and influence across the sector.
Incremental hours increase over 9 month fixed term are planned as:
3 days/week (months 1-3) → 4 days/week (months 4-6) → 5 days/week (months 7-9)
About you
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:
Please follow the link to our website to find out more and apply.
Together for Short Lives is the leading UK-wide charity for children living with serious illness, their families and the people who support them.



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