Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a national charity to recruit for an Events and Engagement Manager to lead the planning and delivery of a busy calendar of high profile public-facing events across England and Wales, including sector conferences, major shows, and regional engagement activities.

You'll also oversee the development and rollout of a new Ambassador programme, as well as the deployment of volunteers to ensure consistent and values led representation at events.

Managing a small, high performing team, you’ll be instrumental in strengthening the organisation’s visibility, reach and relationships across a wide range of audiences. This role requires a blend of strategic oversight and hands on delivery, with plenty of variety, autonomy, and scope to make a difference.

As Events and Engagement Manager. you will:

• Develop and implement a national events strategy that reflects organisational priorities.

• Create and manage a comprehensive events calendar across regional and national platforms.

• Work closely with internal teams to ensure alignment with strategic goals and brand identity.

• Lead the design and national rollout of a new Ambassador programme.

• Oversee logistics and delivery for flagship events, including agricultural shows, outreach events, and ambassador engagements.

• Manage end-to-end planning: stand design, staffing, promotional materials, risk management, accessibility, and evaluation.

• Line manage two Events & Marketing Coordinators, supporting performance, development, and effective delegation.

• Foster a collaborative team environment with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.

• Liaise with Communications, Fundraising, External Affairs and Volunteering teams to ensure event activity supports broader engagement goals.

• Support content development for print, digital and social media channels, working with the Communications team.

• Identify and share compelling stories and insights arising from events.

• Manage budgets and track event expenditure.

Required experience:

• Experience in events management, including a strategic leadership role.

• Proven track record of delivering high profile, public facing events (e.g. exhibitions, trade shows, outreach campaigns).

• Line management experience, including oversight of volunteers and ambassadors.

• Excellent project management skills, with meticulous attention to detail.

• Skilled communicator and relationship builder.

• Understanding of safeguarding, health & safety, and regulatory requirements.

• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Proficiency in Welsh (spoken and/or written).

• Familiarity with CRM systems (preferably Microsoft Dynamics).

• Basic design/marketing experience (e.g. Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud).

Salary: £38,000- £40,000 per annum

Location:  Minimum three days per week in Oxford

Contract: Permanent

Closing date: on rolling basis  

Interview: 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!

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.