Events Manager
Application Deadline: 1 February 2026
Department: Partnerships
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Compassion UK
Compensation: £39,900 / year
Description
About the role
As Events Manager, you’ll work within our Events & Advocacy team to build long-lasting, meaningful relationships with ambassadors, event organisers, and partners. You’ll take ownership of high-impact events, ensuring every detail reflects world‑class excellence and aligns with our mission. From strategic planning to hands‑on delivery, your work will help inspire thousands to take action and join us in changing lives.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and deliver high‑impact events that champion Compassion’s mission.
* Build and nurture relationships with event organisers, ambassadors, and partners.
* Speak at events and inspire audiences to join the fight against poverty.
* Collaborate with teams across Compassion UK to ensure excellence in every detail.
The ideal candidate will bring the following skills, competencies and experience to thrive in this role:
* A confident communicator and public speaker with a heart for ministry.
* Proven experience in event management and relationship building.
* A proactive, creative thinker who thrives under pressure and loves teamwork.
* committed to the Christian faith. There’s an occupational requirement for the holder of this role to be a practising Christian, in order to promote Compassion’s ethos and help others to experience, explore and express the faith‑based motivation of our work. You can read more about this in our Policy on Posts to be Held by Christians.
Location, hours and benefits
📍 Home‑based role with extensive travel to various events across the UK, work weekends and evening work. Time off in lieu will be provided.
🕒 Hours 35 hours per week over a flexible working pattern.
🗓️ Key dates Apply by 10 am on 1 February 2026. Interviews are expected to be held on February 11 and 12. Please note that interviews will be held in‑person at Compassion House, Barley Way, Fleet, Hampshire, GU52 8UE.
⚠️ How to apply Carefully read the instructions on the application form. 1. Upload an updated and current CV. 2. Complete your personal summary/cover letter. This is your opportunity to demonstrate why you’re the ideal candidate for the Events Manager role. Please keep it focused and no longer than 300 words. 3. Share a short video (further details in the application).
Assessment Tasks: As part of our recruitment process, you may be asked to complete an assessment task. If you progress beyond the shortlisting stage, we’ll provide details of the task, which may be completed either ahead of your interview or on the day itself. This helps our panel gain a fuller understanding of your approach and suitability for the role.
Candidate Pack: Please explore our candidate pack to learn more about Compassion UK’s benefits and what it means to live and work in accordance with Compassion UK’s Statement of Faith, Core Values, Ethos Statement, and other policies, including our commitment to Child Protection.
What we offer in return:
* 💙 Enhanced annual leave. 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with 3 extra gifted days at Christmas to help you rest and recharge.
* 💙 Enhanced Pension scheme. 10% employer contribution to help you plan for the future.
* 💙 Private medical and dental cover. Comprehensive health support for you and your family.
* 💙 Income protection and life cover. Including 4x salary life insurance and group income protection.
* 💙 Enhanced policies. Family‑friendly leave, support for carers, and enhanced sickness leave.
* 💙 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). Confidential support through Help@Hand, including counselling, wellbeing resources and staff discounts.
* 💙 Specsavers eye care vouchers. Routine eye tests and support for screen‑use glasses.
* 💙 Electric car scheme. Salary sacrifice scheme to support sustainable travel.
* 💙 Time in lieu. Recognising your commitment and flexibility.
* 💙 Free parking at Compassion House
* 💙 Access to Compassion House gym. With shower facilities to support your wellbeing.
* 💙 Access to the Company Shop.
* 💙 Celebrating life milestones. We love to celebrate birthdays, weddings, babies and more.
* 💙 Tea and Treat in the office. A midweek moment to pause and enjoy together.
* 💙 Fully equipped kitchen and breakout areas. Space to relax, connect and refuel.
* 💙 Free tea, coffee and fruit in the office
* 💙 Hot‑desking freedom. Sit where you want, when you want.
* 💙 Daily team prayers and devotionals. Time to reflect, worship and grow together.
* 💙 Compassion updates and worship events
* 💙 Smart casual dress code
* 💙 Learning and development opportunities. Grow your skills through training, mentoring and coaching.
* 💙 Recognition programmes. Including formal rewards, shout‑outs, service awards and more.
* 💙 Flexible and hybrid working. Work‑life balance matters. For most office‑based contracts, we offer flexible arrangements with a minimum of 40% of hours based at Compassion House in Fleet, Hampshire.
Please reach out to the People & Culture team for any additional information or questions at careers@compassionuk.org.
It’s not uncommon for us to hold two rounds of interviews, depending on the role and the stage of the process.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.
Please submit your application as early as possible; Compassion UK reserves the right to close this vacancy early. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, prior to the closing date. We also reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable applicant before the closing date.
Please note that we can only consider applicants who presently have the right to work in the UK.
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