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Events Manager

Job description

A national, high profile youth charity in London, seek 2 Events Managers ASAP for 3 months, starting immediately.

The Events Manager will be responsible for the delivery of special, challenge and engagement events. Duties will include:

Deliver ambitious income targets ranging from 350k- 1m depending on your allocated programme of events. Support the wider events team to deliver 4m+
Project manage a portfolio of events running all aspects of delivery including venue identification and hire, sourcing auction items, dealing with suppliers, health and safety, planning and logistics, processing invoices, ticket payments, dealing with delegate queries and ensuring compliance with our event strategy.
Support third party events and maximise income from them source new opportunities where appropriate
Lead project teams for your events and ensure that all stakeholders are clear in their roles while driving the project forwards
Work closely with Philanthropy, Corporate and Individual fundraising teams to ensure lifelong stewardship journeys are in place for event participants

Experience:

Experience of working in a complex organisation and running projects or initiatives that span disciplines and reporting lines
Ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload in a highly pressurised environment
Experience of working within a charity or commercial organisation events department
Experience of delivering success within a target driven environment
Experience of working with senior level volunteers and stakeholders
Experience of using databases, e-mail, internet, word-processing and spreadsheet packages, accurately and with good attention to detail