Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a national charity to recruit for a Senior Events manager in order to cover maternity leave for 12 months.
As a Senior Events Manager you will project manage a nationally recognised flagship endurance challenge, support the delivery of a successful event series, and drive innovation and growth across a dynamic events portfolio.
As a Senior Events Manager you will:
* Manage and grow one of the organisation’s most successful mass participation events, increasing income and reach.
* Line manage the Events Executive, overseeing delivery of additional event series and a new launch event.
* Work closely with other project managers to align strategy, share resources, and maximise return across the events programme.
* Set and manage project plans, multi-channel marketing campaigns, and end to end supporter journeys.
* Work with participants, sponsors, suppliers, volunteers, and internal stakeholders to bring events to life.
* Be accountable for six-figure income and expenditure budgets, ensuring value and impact.
* Identify opportunities to improve supporter experience, increase average gift, and drive retention.
To be successful, you must have experience:
* A proven project manager with experience delivering large scale fundraising events or campaigns.
* Skilled in managing high value budgets and reporting against KPIs.
* A confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
* A strategic thinker with a hands on approach, able to lead from the front.
* Passionate about delivering exceptional experiences for supporters.
* Comfortable working evenings and weekends when events require it.
* Willing to travel across the UK and occasionally overseas.
* Proficient in MS Office, social media, and event management software.
Desirable Qualifications & Experience
* Experience working within a charity or non-profit setting.
* Familiarity with event registration platforms and supporter databases.
* Holds a full UK driving licence.
Salary: £45,760
Location: London, hybrid working, 2 days in the office
Contract: 12 months FTC
Closing date: 31st October at 8am
Interview: TBC
Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to
If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!
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