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Create Events That Give Help for Today and Hope for Tomorrow
At Happy Days Charity, we work on the frontlines of homelessness and crisis support, helping people navigate some of the most difficult moments of their lives. From mental health challenges to housing instability, we provide a network of care that empowers people to move forward with dignity and hope.
We're looking for a passionate, target driven, Community and Corporate Events Manager to lead our events programme, raising vital funds and awareness that directly support the people who need us most.
If you’re someone who can turn compassion into action through inspiring, well-run events, this is the role for you.
About Happy Days Charity
Happy Days Charity supports people experiencing homelessness, poverty, and crisis in Calderdale. We offer a wide range of frontline services, including:
* Drop-in Crisis Support with access to emergency assistance, advice, and advocacy
* NHS Health Clinics including a wound care clinic for those without access to regular healthcare
* Recovery & Mental Health Support services tailored to individual needs
* Homeless Outreach & Tenancy Sustainment, helping people off the streets and into secure housing
* Emergency Winter Shelter for rough sleepers
* Supported Housing programmes to rebuild stability and independence
* Social Supermarket & Food Support, ensuring no one in our community goes hungry
Every event you deliver will help keep these services running and accessible.
Your Role
As Community and Corporate Events Manager, you’ll take ownership of our events calendar, designing and delivering a range of engaging, purposeful, and high-impact events that support our mission and generate essential income.
Key Responsibilities:
* Plan and manage fundraising events, such as sponsored sleep-outs, our flagship annual ball and community events
* Develop new event ideas that inspire community engagement and increase income
* Oversee all logistics budgets, suppliers, venues, health & safety, volunteers
* Work closely with our frontline team to ensure lived experience and service member stories are at the heart of our events
* Lead on social media and marketing for the Charity
* Promote events through our digital channels, press, and local networks
* Build relationships with local businesses, sponsors, schools, churches, and individuals to grow participation and support
* Analyse and report on event performance, learning and adapting to grow our reach
* Stakeholder relationship building – local councillors, dignitaries, politicians and key influencers
Who We're Looking For
* Proven experience managing events, ideally in a fundraising, nonprofit, or community context
* Creative, strategic, and organised, you know how to juggle multiple projects and stay on top of details
* Strong communication and relationship-building skills
* Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
* Passionate about tackling homelessness, social inequality, and supporting people in crisis
* Willing to work occasional evenings/weekends as needed for events
* Full UK driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle insured for business use.
* Ability to travel across Calderdale and occasionally further afield for events, meetings, and partnership activities.
Why Join Us?
* A role where your work directly supports people in urgent need
* Flexible working arrangements
* Generous holiday allowance + bank holidays
* A values-led, inclusive and supportive team environment
* Ongoing training and professional development
* The chance to be part of real, local change
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a short cover letter outlining your experience and why this role excites you to Ellen@happydaysuk.org by 31 st October2025
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