Development Events Specialist: Donor Engagement (Hybrid)

Southbank Centre; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension 5–9%

Hybrid work (3 office / 2 home)

28 days annual leave

Staff discounts

Free entry to Hayward Gallery

Job summary

Southbank Centre in London is seeking a Development Events Assistant to join the Development team on a full-time fixed-term contract through 8 November 2027. You will help plan and deliver events that engage supporters and donors, aligning with the charity’s aims and artistic programme.

The role involves budgeting, supplier coordination, and delivering events on-site and off-site, with a hybrid working arrangement (office 3 days, home 2 days).

Qualifications

• Experience in events planning.
• Ability to improve processes and services.
• Ability to take initiative and solve problems in logistics/operations.
• Negotiation with suppliers and partners for value.
• Understanding of fundraising approaches and donor care.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver the Development events programme.
• Manage event budgets and supplier invoices.
• Enhance events to improve donor engagement and lifetime value.
• Coordinate on-site and off-site event logistics.

Skills

Events planning

Process improvement

Initiative & problem solving

Negotiation with suppliers

Fundraising awareness

Job description

Southbank Centre in London is seeking a Development Events Assistant to join the Development team on a full-time fixed-term contract through 8 November 2027. You will help plan and deliver events that engage supporters and donors, aligning with the charity’s aims and artistic programme.

The role involves budgeting, supplier coordination, and delivering events on-site and off-site, with a hybrid working arrangement (office 3 days, home 2 days).