This leading charity is looking to recruit an experienced events executive to cover a maternity contract. Working with the Head of Special Events, you will work closely with the Philanthropy and Corporate Partnerships teams to identify celebrities, donors and corporates to secure donations, raffle prizes and sponsorship. The ideal candidate will have experience of coordinating events within the charity sector, and will have experience of building relationships with high value supporters and volunteers
Duties will include: -
* Supporting the Manager with large, high-profile events
* Assisting with ticket sales, stewardship, supplier management and logistics
* Preparing written plans for events including budgets and event progress
* Briefing and managing suppliers, caterers, production, entertainers and photographers
* Working with the Marketing team to produce event materials and films
* Event administration and financial updating processes
Skills needed: -
* Experience of managing events in the charity sector
* Budget management
* Managing projects from start to finish
* Strong IT skills including events platforms and databases
* Good written and verbal communication skills
* Confidence to deliver presentations and communicate with high profile stakeholders