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We are Anthony Nolan. We unite people and science – matching stem cell donors to those in need of transplants and treatments and growing our world-leading stem cell register, so everyone can find the lifesaving match they need.
Thanks to Shirley and Anthony Nolan, our register of almost a million potential donors, our cell and gene therapy research and our expertise in stem cell transplants, we currently help four patients a day in need of a transplant, giving more people another chance to live.
Driven by patients, backed by stem cell donors, and powered by science, we won’t stop until we’ve unlocked the cures, treatments and transplants that will transform the future for more patients. And together, we can reach the remarkable day where every patient who needs us can not only survive, but thrive.
If you're inspired by this vision, and feel you have the skills and experience we need to help achieve it, we'd love you to join our lifesaving team.
We are looking for a Senior Events Manager to join our Fundraising team.
Please be aware that this opportunity may close prior to the advertised date. Interviews are to be conducted on a rolling basis, so if this position is of interest, please be sure to apply at your earliest convenience.
Title: Senior Events Manager
Salary: £44,000 - £46,000 per annum
Contract: 12-month fixed term (maternity cover)
Hours: 35 per week (standard Anthony Nolan working hours)
Location: Hybrid, with head office in Hampstead, London
Job Summary
This role is positioned within our Challenge Events sub-unit, working to generate fundraising through maximising Anthony Nolan's presence at third-party sporting events including but not limited to the London Marathon, Great North Run, and London Landmarks. Direct experience working with similar events is highly desired.
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Significant challenge events fundraising experience, working effectively with high level supporters (or equivalent relationship focused fundraising)
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Experience of meeting and exceeding targets and demonstrable fundraising success
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Experience of a coaching style of line management or support to achieve agreed goals
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Ability to work with senior managers and cross-team to collaborate on shared projects and goals
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Experience of managing complex plans and budgets, doing monthly reconciliations and quarterly reforecasts
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Marketing expertise to help grow existing events keep innovating our approach to acquisition
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build relations with a range of senior internal and external stakeholders
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Excellent understanding of fundraising best practice within an events and marketing context
What’s in it for you?
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A competitive salary
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27 days annual leave (pro rata), pension scheme, childcare vouchers, access to counselling via a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme
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A stimulating work environment full of opportunities to learn and develop
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Life Assurance of four times annual salary
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Travel season ticket loan, Cycle to work Scheme
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And more! (further details on our Life at Anthony Nolan page)
Please check out the full job description hyperlinked here on the advert within our careers page, or attached to this advert, and you can read more about what to expect on the Our recruitment process page.
Please note: We encourage you to apply as soon as possible – this advert may close early if we receive a high volume of strong applications.
Release your remarkable, join our team and give someone another chance to live.
Anthony Nolan is a Disability Confident Committed and Living Wage accredited employer.
All applicants must be able to demonstrate the right to work in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
The Organisation
The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London. These are: Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James’s Park, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park and Bushy Park.
We also manage other important public spaces including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. Our eight Royal Parks and other public spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK with tens of millions of visits every year.
We are now looking for a Senior Events and Ceremonials Manager to join us on a permanent, full-time basis, working 36 hours per week. Due to the nature of this role, there may be a requirement to work outside of normal working hours particularly evening and weekends.
The Benefits
- Salary £48,000 - £57,177 per annum, depending on experience
- 26 days' annual leave plus public holidays, increasing to 29 days after 3 years’ service
- Pension scheme (3% employee contribution; up to 10% employer contribution)
- Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan
- Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders
- Learning and development opportunities
- Cycle to work scheme
- Offices in a beautiful location
This is a unique opportunity to take a lead operational role in delivering some of the UK’s most high-profile and nationally significant ceremonials and events, set within London’s most iconic parks.
The Role
As Senior Events & Ceremonials Manager, you will be at the heart of complex, multi-agency operations—leading planning, readiness and on-the-ground delivery. You’ll act as a key operational decision-maker, working closely with partners including government departments, the police and other statutory agencies to ensure safe, seamless and high-quality delivery.
With a primary focus on St James’s Park, you will play a critical role in coordinating ceremonial activity while also contributing to a wider programme of major public events. These include:
- Trooping of the Colour
- Remembrance Sunday
- State Occasions
About You
To be considered as a Senior Events and Ceremonials Manager, you will need:
- Proven experience delivering major events or ceremonies in a multi-agency setting
- Strong operational planning and decision-making skills, particularly in live environments
- Experience working with statutory authorities (e.g. police, local authorities)
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- A solid understanding of event safety, licensing and compliance
- The ability to lead teams, coordinate resources and stay calm under pressure
We want to put everyone in the best possible position to succeed so if you think that you may need more support to complete our application process, please do get in touch.
The Royal Parks is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.
So, if you are interested in this unique opportunity as a Senior Events and Ceremonials Manager, please apply via the button shown. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.
Registered Charity
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We provide free access to London’s beautiful, natural and historic green spaces, to help improve everyone’s quality of life and wellbeing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.