Events Coordinator
Permanent, Full-time hours across 7 days Monday – Sunday
Office based in Taplow with travel to events.
Are you an experienced event professional with a passion for humanitarian work? Do you thrive on delivering impactful events that bring communities together and drive meaningful change?
We are looking for an Event Coordinator to join us and lead the planning and delivery of fundraising, community engagement, and awareness events across the UK. You will ensure events are impactful, compliant, and financially successful while strengthening relationships with donors, volunteers, and communities.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and deliver a calendar of fundraising and community events (charity dinners, runs/walks, food drives, exhibitions, corporate and faith events)
Manage budgets, suppliers, venues, risk assessments, and event logistics
Develop ticketing, sponsorship packages, and donation mechanisms to maximise income
Monitor income/expenditure and produce post-event reports (including ROI)
Recruit, brief, and supervise volunteers
Build relationships with Gurdwaras, community leaders, councils, schools, and corporate partners
Support marketing through social media content, promotional materials, and on-site storytelling
Ensure compliance with health & safety, safeguarding, GDPR, and charity governance requirements
Track KPIs and produce evaluations and recommendations
Essential
2+ years' event management experience (charity sector preferred)
Fundraising or sponsorship experience
Strong organisation, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement skills
Flexible to work evenings/weekends and travel across the UK
Knowledge of H&S, safeguarding, and GDPR
Proactive, adaptable, culturally sensitive, and committed to humanitarian values.
Desirable
Punjabi language skills
Social media/digital marketing experience
Candidates must have the legal right to work in UK; we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected status. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.