Events Coordinator

Hear Us; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health support organization in Greater London is seeking an Events Coordinator to plan and deliver both online and in-person events aimed at supporting and empowering individuals with lived experience of mental illness. This role requires strong organizational and collaboration skills, ensuring all events are accessible and inclusive. The ideal candidate will have experience in event planning and a passion for community engagement. Regular face-to-face working is essential, as well as coordinating with project teams and volunteers.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and delivering events for diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational skills, capable of managing multiple projects.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver outreach and fundraising events.
• Ensure all events are accessible and inclusive.
• Work closely with stakeholders and project teams.

Skills

Event planning

Collaboration

Community engagement

Job description

Purpose of Post: The Events Coordinator will help to plan, promote and deliver a diverse programme of online and in‑person events that reflect the organisation’s mission to support, empower and amplify the voices of people with lived experience of mental illness. These will include outreach sessions, campaigning events, open forums, creative workshops, community engagement activities, fundraising events, awareness days and partnership events.

The post-holder will ensure all events are accessible, inclusive, trauma‑informed and well‑organised, working closely with the Engagement & Campaigns Manager, project teams, volunteers and external partners.

Given the collaborative and engagement‑focused nature of this role, and its direct delivery responsibilities, regular face‑to‑face working is required, with the post-holder based primarily in the office and attending events and community activities as needed.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Planning and Coordination

• Develop and maintain an annual events calendar covering outreach, campaigns, creative sessions, open forums, workshops and fundraising (both online and in‑person).
• Lead on the end‑to‑end planning of online and in‑person events including aims, audience, format, accessibility needs, timelines, budgets, venues, equipment and staffing.

Prepare event plans, sched...