Events Executive (Maternity Cover)

Are you a dynamic and experienced fundraiser with a passion for delivering exceptional events that make a tangible impact? We're looking for a motivated Event Executive to lead and elevate the charity flagship events. This role is pivotal in growing income to support the charity vital mission.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Leadership: Take charge as the driving force behind flagship events, ensuring financial targets are met and participant experiences are exceptional.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other fundraising teams (Corporate, Community, Individual Giving, etc.) to integrate and maximise opportunities across the organisation.
• Budget Management: Oversee income and expenditure to achieve maximum net income for every project.
• Supporter Engagement: Build lasting relationships with participants, providing top-tier support to enhance engagement, increase donations, and improve retention.
• Event Planning: Manage every detail of event execution from sponsorship and logistics to volunteer recruitment and marketing campaigns.
• Supplier Relations: Cultivate strong partnerships with suppliers, sponsors, and volunteers, ensuring seamless event delivery.
• Compliance and Safety: Stay ahead of legal, health, safety, and insurance requirements to maintain industry best practices.
• Problem Solving: Anticipate and address operational challenges, escalating when necessary.

About You:

We are seeking someone who embodies:

• Proven fundraising event experience within a dynamic team.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to engage stakeholders and supporters.
• A proactive, self-starter attitude with the drive to succeed.
• Strong organisational and project management expertise.
• Comfortable with MS Office tools.

Are you ready to take the lead and create events that change lives?
Apply now to join our team and help make a difference!

Salary: £34,500 per annum

Contract type: Full-time, Contract role 9-12 months

Location- London, hybrid working with 2 days a week in the office

Closing date: ASAP

Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to

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.