Community and Events Manager

Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialists; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialists is recruiting for a Community and Events Manager to lead a nationwide fundraising programme in the charity sector. The role focuses on developing relationships with communities, schools and local groups while delivering high-impact events across the UK.

You will manage a small team, plan strategic events, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to maximise income and supporter engagement in a hybrid London-based setup.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering community and/or events fundraising.
• Ability to build relationships with diverse supporters.
• Experience planning and delivering fundraising events.
• Experience working with families, volunteers and local organisations.
• Previous line management experience and team development.
• Excellent project management with multi-priority handling.
• Proactive, collaborative approach to fundraising.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the national Community and Events Fundraising Strategy and annual plans.
• Grow community fundraising and relationships with families, schools, clubs, and local businesses.
• Develop supporter journeys to increase participation and long-term engagement.
• Plan and deliver a portfolio of events including Carol Service, Supper Club and Golf Day.
• Manage participation in challenge events such as London Marathon and others.
• Research and launch new fundraising events aligned with priorities and supporters.
• Ensure events meet income targets and deliver great supporter experiences.
• Build relationships with supporters, committees and ambassadors.
• Develop stewardship and recognition programmes.
• Collaborate with Communications, Marketing, Partnerships and Philanthropy teams to maximise opportunities.
• Manage budgets and forecast income using data insights.
• Ensure GDPR and fundraising policies compliance.
• Line manage Fundraising Officers and an Administrator.

Skills

Fundraising

Community fundraising

Event fundraising

Relationship building

Stakeholder management

Project management

Line management

Data handling

Tools

Fundraising databases

Job description

Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a fantastic charity to recruit for Community and Events Manager to develop and deliver an ambitious community and events fundraising programme across the UK.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and creative fundraising professional who is passionate about building relationships, inspiring supporters and developing innovative ways to generate sustainable income.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and delivering the charity's national Community and Events Fundraising Strategy and annual operational plans.
• Growing community fundraising and building relationships with families, schools, clubs, community groups, faith groups and local businesses.
• Developing supporter journeys that encourage participation, repeat giving and long‑term engagement.
• Planning and delivering a portfolio of special events, including a Carol Service, Supper Club and Golf Day.
• Managing participation in challenge events, including the London Marathon, half marathons, walks, skydives, cycling events and other third-party fundraising activities.
• Researching and launching new fundraising events aligned with supporter interests and organisational priorities.
• Ensuring events achieve agreed income and return‑on‑investment targets while delivering outstanding supporter experiences.
• Building relationships with key supporters, committees, ambassadors and partners.
• Developing effective stewardship and recognition programmes.
• Working with colleagues across Communications, Marketing, Corporate Partnerships and Philanthropy to maximise fundraising opportunities.
• Managing budgets, monitoring expenditure and forecasting income.
• Using data and insight to improve supporter engagement and fundraising performance.
• Ensuring fundraising activity complies with GDPR, Fundraising Regulator guidance, safeguarding requirements and relevant charity policies.
• Line managing two to three Fundraising Officers and an Administrator, supporting their development and creating a collaborative, high‑performing team culture.

About You

We are looking for an experienced fundraiser with a proven track record in community fundraising, events fundraising or another supporter‑led income stream.

You will bring:

• Proven experience of successfully delivering community and/or events fundraising.
• Strong relationship building and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse range of supporters.
• Experience managing and delivering successful fundraising events.
• Experience working with families, volunteers, community groups or local organisations.
• Previous line management and team development experience.
• Excellent project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Experience using fundraising databases and working with supporter data.A proactive, creative and collaborative approach to fundraising.

Salary & Benefits

• Contract type: Permanent, full time
• Location: London, hybrid working, minimum 1 day a week in the office
• Deadline: on rolling basis

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.