Head of Operations ❤️ Red Sky Foundation
Job Title: Event Manager
Location: Sunderland (Hybrid)
Contract Type: Full-time/Part-time
Closing Date: 18th November 2025
About Red Sky Foundation
We’re a Sunderland-born charity with a big heart and a national mission: saving lives and giving hope to children and families affected by heart conditions. From installing defibrillators in local communities to funding specialist equipment and care, we’re powered by people and partnerships.
Join Us at an Exciting Time of Growth!
We are seeking a dynamic, creative, and experienced Event Manager to join our passionate team during a pivotal phase of growth. You’ll take the lead in planning and delivering a varied calendar of events – from high-impact flagship occasions to new, innovative initiatives aligned with our charitable objectives.
If you’re a proactive, confident professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has a passion for creating memorable experiences, and understands the power of events to drive engagement and fundraising, we’d love to hear from you.
What You’ll Be Doing:
* Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of our full events calendar
* Deliver engaging and impactful flagship events
* Work closely with the Head of Operations, CEO, and wider team to ensure alignment and collaboration
* Bring fresh ideas and take ownership – from concept to delivery
* Liaise with volunteers, suppliers, and stakeholders to ensure smooth delivery
* Ensure every event is safe, well‑resourced, and aligned with our mission
* Often working outside of "normal" working hours
What We’re Looking For:
* Proven experience in delivering large-scale indoor and outdoor events, ideally with a fundraising or charitable focus
* Excellent project management, organisational, and problem‑solving skills
* Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with acute attention to detail
* Confident working independently and as part of a close-knit team
* Knowledge of events and fundraising regulations and best practices
* Experience in a charity setting is a plus, but not essential
* Bonus if you’ve managed social media around live events!
We may close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient high quality applications so please apply as soon as possible if you're keen!
For more information and details of how to apply, take a close look at the Job Description: https://redskyfoundation.com/event-manager/
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
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