Job Description
If you’re someone who can turn compassion into action through inspiring, well-run events, this is the role for you!
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.