We are working with a growing children's charity to find an Events and Celebrity Engagement Manager on a 12 month maternity contract. This role will focus on the charity's special events portfolio and line manage the Senior Events Officer.

Duties and responsibilities: 

- To work on the special events programme, working on budgets and ensuring smooth running of the existing events for the year
- Manage the events committee, ensuring involvement and support is relevant
- Line managing a senior events officer
- Secure fundraising prizes to maximise profit from events, which includes auction, silent auction and raffle items, and build relationships with prize donors to secure ongoing support
- Research and secure sponsorship for events using warm contacts and cold approaches

Skills and experience:

- Significant experience of delivering Special (Fundraising) events
- A proven ability to network, build relationships and engage with a range of stakeholders, including high value stakeholders such as major donors
- A proven track record of achieving financial and engagement targets and maximising funds
- Confident speaking with stakeholders and ability to influence
- Experience working with committees and volunteers
- Line management experience