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About The Role and Person
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Events and Fundraising Manager to join the College. The role of the College’s Events and Fundraising Manager will help deliver the College’s strategic objectives in relation to commercial income from events, activities and fundraising.
The post holder will be responsible for overseeing the College's events schedule which includes events such as the Hertfordshire Heavy Horse and Country Show, a Classic and Vintage Car Show and events at Easter and Halloween. The post holder will also be responsible for growing income from garden tours, school visits, the College's retail outlets, venue hire, including weddings and filming.
They will also be responsible for supporting the College's fundraising efforts through growing Friends of Capel memberships, creating a vibrant and active alumni and supporting our Patron.
The ideal candidate will have experience managing events and working in income generation. They will have a creative and customer focused approach to delivering events and a meticulous eye for detail. They will have the ability to work calmly under pressure in an event situation, knowledge of charitable fundraising regulations and best practices including as charity law, ethical giving, fraud, money-laundering and corporate social responsibility, and be flexible with a willingness to work across the College's campuses and of an evening and at a weekend when required.
About the College
Over the last 50 years, Capel Manor College has helped thousands of school leavers and adults achieve their dream of working with animals, plants and the environment. As London’s environmental college, the College plays a vital role in the green agenda for the capital, equipping the next generation of land-based sector workers with the skills and knowledge needed to preserve and protect London’s wildlife, national parks and green spaces. Capel Manor College offers excellent staff benefits. These include generous annual leave, access to a defined pension scheme, retail and leisure discounts and access to an online GP. For further information on staff benefits, please click here.
At Capel Manor College, we are dedicated to creating and promoting an equal, diverse, and inclusive workforce that empowers all employees to reach their full potential. We strive for a truly representative workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Additionally, we are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of our students. We expect all staff members to share and uphold this commitment.
Please note that the College does not have a sponsorship licence. We are therefore unable to consider applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK.
We reserve the right to close a position once sufficient suitable applications have been received to form a short list. Early application is therefore encouraged.
Safeguarding Statement
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of our students and expect everybody working for the College to share this commitment. We actively seek DBS clearance checks for applications of employment as part of our safeguarding procedures.