Events Advocacy & Resourcing Team Leader (Fixed-term maternity cover)

Compassion UK & Ireland; Fleet; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Compassion UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced Events Advocacy & Resourcing Team Leader to oversee the team behind our events, advocacy and partnerships work from Compassion House, Fleet. This fixed-term maternity cover role focuses on equipping advocates with resources, systems and practical support to engage supporters with excellence.

You will lead the team, develop people, ensure training, manage logistics and use data to inform decisions, while collaborating with colleagues and

Qualifications

• Experience of leading and developing people.
• Project coordination or project management experience.
• Experience of managing or supporting volunteers.
• Strong organisational, problem-solving and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to use information and data to support decisions.
• A collaborative approach and confidence working across different teams.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A practical approach and willingness to support the physical and logistical aspects of the role.
• A personal commitment to the Christian faith.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop the Events Advocacy and Resourcing team.
• Ensure advocates and colleagues are trained, equipped and supported.
• Oversee the resources, logistics, systems and equipment that support events and partnerships.
• Use data and reporting to inform decisions and improve delivery.
• Build effective relationships with colleagues, suppliers and Compassion International.
• Improve processes and resources that enable meaningful supporter engagement.
• Help deliver the Events Advocacy and Compassion Church Champions strategies.

Skills

People leadership

Team development

Project coordination

Volunteer management

Data-driven decisions

Cross-team collaboration

Attention to detail

Logistics support

Job description

Events Advocacy & Resourcing Team Leader (Fixed-term maternity cover)

Application Deadline: 11 November 2026

Department: Partnerships

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

Location: Compassion UK

Compensation: £33,915 / year

Important Note: This role is advertised externally as Events Operations & Volunteer Team Leader. Internally, the role is known as Events Advocacy & Resourcing Team Leader, which is the title used within the attached job description.

Are you an experienced team leader who enjoys developing people, improving processes and bringing clarity to busy operational work?

This is an opportunity to lead the team that equips Compassion’s advocates, events and Partnerships teams with the resources, systems and practical support they need to engage supporters with excellence.

As our Events Advocacy & Resourcing Team Leader, you’ll lead and develop a team responsible for event advocacy, resourcing and logistics. You’ll help ensure colleagues and advocates are properly equipped, key processes work effectively and delivery expectations are met.

Working collaboratively across the Partnerships Team, you’ll oversee the resources and operational support behind our events and advocacy activity. You’ll also help enable the Events Advocacy and Compassion Church Champions strategies so that advocates are trained, supported and confident in representing Compassion.

By leading this work with care, clarity and purpose, you’ll help your team contribute towards seeing more children released from poverty in Jesus’ name.

If you are a collaborative and practical leader who enjoys helping people thrive and finding better ways to deliver, we’d love to hear from you.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Lead, coach and develop the Events Advocacy and Resourcing team
• Ensure advocates and colleagues are trained, equipped and supported
• Oversee the resources, logistics, systems and equipment that support events and partnerships
• Use data and reporting to inform decisions and improve delivery
• Build effective relationships with colleagues, suppliers and Compassion International
• Improve processes and resources that enable meaningful supporter engagement
• Help deliver the Events Advocacy and Compassion Church Champions strategies

In this role, you’ll get the opportunity to draw on the following strengths, experiences and competencies to thrive:

• Experience of leading and developing people
• Project coordination or project management experience
• Experience of managing or supporting volunteers
• Strong organisational, problem-solving and relationship-building skills
• The ability to use information and data to support decisions
• A collaborative approach and confidence working across different teams
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities
• A practical approach and willingness to support the physical and logistical aspects of the role
• A personal commitment to the Christian faith
• Personally committed to the Christian faith. You can read more about this in our Policy on Posts to be Held by Christians.

Experience in logistics, resourcing, order fulfilment, CRM systems or line management would be beneficial but is not essential.

Location, hours and key dates

Office-based at Compassion House, Fleet, Hampshire, GU51 2UT

Fixed-term maternity cover | Full-time | 35 hours per week

£33,915 per annum, within Grade C

You will be contracted to work Monday to Friday between 08:00 and 18:00, allowing for workload variations. The general working week will be Monday to Friday

Key dates

• Apply by 10 AM on 11 November 2026
• Shortlisting is expected to take place on 11 & 12 November 2026
• Interviews are expected to take place on 17 November 2026
• Interviews will be held in person at Compassion House, Fleet, GU51 2UT

Important notes: Please note these timings are intended to help with planning and may be subject to change. We also reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable applicant before the closing date.

Recruitment process: It’s not uncommon for us to hold multiple rounds of interviews, depending on the role and the stage of the process. We value authenticity, so please use your own voice in your application and ensure that any examples and achievements you describe are genuinely your own.

Assessment tasks: As part of our recruitment process, you may be asked to complete an assessment task. If you progress beyond the shortlisting stage, we’ll provide details of the task, which may be completed either ahead of your interview or on the day itself. This helps our panel gain a fuller understanding of your approach and suitability for the role.

Please explore our candidate pack to learn more about Compassion UK's benefits and what it means to live and work in accordance with Compassion UK’s Statement of Faith, Core Values, Ethos Statement, and other policies, including our commitment to Child Protection.

Diversity and Inclusion: We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please contact the People & Culture Recruitment team.

Contact us: Please reach out to the People & Culture Recruitment team for any additional information or questions at [e-mail]. Compassion UK & Ireland isn't able to offer visa sponsorship for this role, applicants must have the right to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship.