Development Events Assistant - Hybrid & Donor Engagement

Southbank Centre; London Borough of Bromley; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions

28 days annual leave

Hybrid working

Enhanced sick pay

Enhanced family leave

Staff discounts

Staff tickets

Free Hayward Gallery entry

Reciprocal organisation entry

Free staff yoga

Job summary

The Development Events Assistant at Southbank Centre will support the Development team on a full-time fixed-term contract until 8 November 2027. The role focuses on delivering engaging events for supporters and donors, helping to grow fundraising income and deepen engagement with the artistic programme.

The successful candidate will work across planning, budgeting, supplier negotiations and on-site logistics, with hybrid working options and a day-one pension contribution.

Qualifications

• Experience in events planning.
• Confidence to challenge and improve processes.
• Ability to take initiative and solve problems, especially logistically.
• Ability to negotiate with suppliers to ensure best value.
• Understanding of fundraising approaches and donor care.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver the Development department's events programme.
• Manage budgets, supplier estimates and invoices, and negotiate value.
• Identify improvements to enhance donor stewardship and conversions.
• Coordinate logistics for onsite and offsite events.

Skills

Events planning

Budget management

Negotiation

Problem solving

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

The Development Events Assistant at Southbank Centre will support the Development team on a full-time fixed-term contract until 8 November 2027. The role focuses on delivering engaging events for supporters and donors, helping to grow fundraising income and deepen engagement with the artistic programme.

The successful candidate will work across planning, budgeting, supplier negotiations and on-site logistics, with hybrid working options and a day-one pension contribution.