Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a wonderful children’s charity to recruit for the Special Events Manager in order to manage high-level fundraising events from conception through execution, ensuring flawless delivery and maximising income for the charity.

As a Special Events Manager you will:

Work closely with senior volunteers, corporate partners, and internal teams to build strong relationships, secure sponsorship, and ensure the success of each event.

Lead on planning, project management, and delivery of large-scale fundraising events

Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including senior volunteers and event sponsors

Work with colleagues across the charity to maximise fundraising opportunities and drive income

Develop creative and engaging event materials, adding innovation to  events

Manage supplier relationships, ensuring cost-effective outcomes

To be successful, you must have experience:

Proven experience in delivering large-scale events with creativity and innovation

Exceptional relationship-building skills, with the ability to manage senior stakeholders and volunteers

Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet tight deadlines

Experience working in customer-focused roles (e.g. fundraising, sales, or marketing)

Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Experience in budget management, with a track record of meeting financial targets

Proficiency in Windows-based software (Word, Excel, etc.)

Salary: £31,703 - £34,851 inc. LW per annum

Contract type:  Full-time, permanent

Location-  London, hybrid working with 1 day a week in the office

Closing date: 29th Janauary at 8am 

Interview: February TBC

Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to Dagmara.depaula@harrishill.co.uk

If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!

Unfortunately, due to resource capacity, we will only contact candidates that are shortlisted for interview. Therefore if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please note your application has been unsuccessful.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.