Community Partnerships and Events Lead

Charity Right; London; Remote; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Charity Right is seeking a Community Partnerships and Events Lead to coordinate impactful fundraising events. The role involves planning, stakeholder engagement, and ensuring events meet income targets while embodying the charity's values. Ideal for someone with strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience coordinating community events and fundraising dinners.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working with culturally diverse communities.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and delivery of community fundraising events.
• Manage logistics and ensure events align with charity values.
• Cultivate relationships with community partners and stakeholders.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Self-motivation

Job description

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At Charity Right, we are a focused and passionate international food charity on a mission to free people from the devastating effects of hunger. Since our founding, we have provided over 40 million meals across 7 countries, serving those who need it most with dignity and care.

Our Mission

We believe that no child should go to school hungry. Our single-cause focus allows us to be exceptionally effective at what we do best: providing nutritious school meals that keep children in classrooms and give them the opportunity to break free from poverty through education.

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and highly organised Community Partnerships and Events Lead to support our thriving community fundraising programme. The successful candidate will take a lead role in planning, coordinating, and executing key community-facing events. These include dinner events, fundraisers, brothers-only and sisters-only events, school fundraising programs, and Ramadan-related fundraising partnerships such as street collections. The role's responsibilities may extend beyond these specific events.

This is a hands-on delivery role that works across multiple teams, ensuring each event is impactful, well-executed, and aligned with our mission.

Primary Focus:

To plan, coordinate, and deliver high-quality community fundraising events that meet income targets, strengthen donor relationships, and embody Charity Right's values.

Key Responsibilities

Event Planning & Delivery

• Lead on the planning and delivery of flagship community fundraising events, including but not limited to:
• a sisters-only, multi-city initiative featuring Islamic talks, lectures, andworkshops for women and children
• A new brothers-only tour engaging male audiences in multiple cities through inspiring fundraising events
• Ramadan related events and programmes such as Street Collections
• Manage logistics for each event from inception to completion: venue booking, supplier liaison, volunteer coordination, run-of-show development, and on-the-day support
• Work closely with speakers, hosts, performers, scholars, and partners to maximise engagement and giving opportunities
• Ensure all events are aligned with Charity Right's values and fundraising standards
• Ensure consistency and professionalism in all event experiences

Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement

• Identify and cultivate relationships with strategic community partners, such as local fundraising groups, community influencers, and networks that align with Charity Right's event calendar.
• Maintain clear and professional communication with supporters, donors, and participants before, during, and after events
• Attend and manage events on-site, including evenings and weekends as required

Marketing & Promotion

• Collaborate with the Communications team to create engaging promotional materials and event campaigns, including digital invites, social media content, and WhatsApp graphics
• Use tailored messaging to target relevant community segments, especially through grassroots networks and community leaders
• Leverage grassroots networks to boost awareness and attendance

Budget & Reporting

• Prepare detailed budgets for each event and monitor expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness
• Track KPIs such as funds raised, attendance, donor conversions, and ROI using appropriate tools
• Produce post-event reports and debriefs to inform future planning

Risk and Compliance

• Risk & Compliance Conduct risk assessments and implement contingency plans for events
• Ensure all events comply with health and safety, data protection, and internal policies
• Ensure GDPR compliance and adherence to safeguarding policies

Success Indicators

• Events delivered on time and within budget
• Fundraising and attendance targets achieved
• Strong feedback from attendees, partners, and internal teams
• High quality planning, reporting, and team collaboration

Essential Skills and Experience

• Proven experience coordinating community events, fundraising dinners, or challenge fundraisers—ideally within the charity or non-profit sector
• Excellent organisational and project management skills, with an ability to manage multiple events simultaneously
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience engaging with community leaders, supporters, and donors
• Experience working with culturally diverse communities, particularly within grassroots fundraising settings
• Ability to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends, in line with the event calendar
• Strong written and verbal communication, with confidence in representing the charity publicly
• Self-motivated and confident in a remote working environment

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Familiarity with Islamic giving practices, seasonal campaigns (e.g., Ramadan), and community fundraising dynamics
• Knowledge of event compliance, risk assessment, and safeguarding protocols

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Location: Remote (UK-based)

Salary: £27,000 - £30,000 per annum, depending on experience

Reports to: Senior Partnerships Manager

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