Events Coordinator

CEDE FOUNDATION; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Training & development

Impactful role

Job summary

CEDE FOUNDATION is seeking an experienced events coordinator in Manchester to plan, deliver and develop our programme of community, fundraising and partnership events. The role is hands-on from planning to evaluation and involves working with colleagues, volunteers and external partners to ensure events are well organised, inclusive and engaging.

You will contribute ideas and help develop new events that support community needs, strengthen partnerships and align with our charitable aims.

Qualifications

• Experience planning, coordinating and delivering events from prep through completion.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills with attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication and relationship-building skills.
• Participant-focused approach creating inclusive event experiences.
• Experience with bookings, budgets, record-keeping and office systems.
• Understanding of safe and inclusive event delivery including health and safety.
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and resolve problems during planning and delivery.
• Ability to support event promotion and outreach within communities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate delivery of our events calendar with plans, timelines and run sheets.
• Develop event themes and activities that respond to community needs and priorities.
• Arrange venues, suppliers, catering, transport, speakers and logistics.
• Build positive relationships with schools, community groups, funders and partners.
• Manage bookings, registrations and attendee communications across channels.
• Identify staffing and volunteer requirements and communicate roles and timings.
• Prepare budgets, obtain quotations and monitor expenditure and income.
• Coordinate risk assessment, safeguarding, health and safety and accessibility.
• Oversee event-day delivery including setup, registrations, volunteers and suppliers.
• Maintain attendance and feedback records; conduct post-event evaluations and implement learnings.

Skills

Event planning

Budget management

Stakeholder relations

Volunteer management

Risk assessment

Communications

People engagement

Education

Event management qualification

Tools

CRM systems

Event management software

Job description

We are a registered charity working to improve opportunities and outcomes for children, young people, adults, families and communities through education and training, health and wellbeing, poverty relief and community development.

Through our programmes, activities and partnerships, we support people to build skills and confidence, access opportunities and participate more fully in their communities.

Role Description

We are looking for an experienced events coordinator to help plan, deliver and develop our programme of community, fundraising and partnership events and activities.

This is a varied, hands‑on role with involvement at every stage, from initial planning and coordination through to delivery and evaluation. You will work closely with colleagues, volunteers and external partners to ensure events and activities are well organised, inclusive and engaging.

You will also have the opportunity to contribute ideas and help develop new events and activities that respond to community needs, strengthen our partnerships and support the wider aims of Cede Foundation.

What You Will Be Doing

• Plan and coordinate the delivery of our programme of events and activities, maintaining the forward calendar and preparing event plans, timelines, run sheets and checklists.
• Help develop event themes, programmes and new activities that respond to community needs, encourage participation and support organisational priorities.
• Arrange venues, suppliers, equipment, catering, transport, speakers and other practical and logistical requirements.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with schools, community groups, funders, partners, suppliers and other stakeholders.
• Manage bookings, registrations, and attendee communications, and provide accurate, timely information to support event promotion across the website, social media, email, and other channels.
• Identify staffing and volunteer requirements and ensure that roles, responsibilities, timings, and event‑day arrangements are clearly communicated.
• Prepare and monitor event budgets, obtain quotations, track expenditure and income where applicable, and ensure resources are used effectively.
• Coordinate appropriate arrangements for risk assessment, safeguarding, health and safety, accessibility, consent and data protection, in line with organisational policies and procedures.
• Oversee event‑day delivery, including set‑up, registrations, staff and volunteers, suppliers and timings, and resolving practical issues as they arise.
• Maintain accurate attendance and feedback records, complete post‑event evaluations and use learning and feedback to improve future events and activities.

Qualifications

• Experience of planning, coordinating and delivering events or activities from preparation through to completion, including logistics, timelines, resources and on‑the‑day delivery.
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines and practical arrangements with good attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to work effectively with participants, partners, suppliers and other stakeholders.
• A participant‑focused approach, with the ability to create welcoming, inclusive and well‑organised event experiences for people from a range of backgrounds.
• Experience of event administration, including bookings, budgets, expenditure, record‑keeping and the use of standard office or event‑management systems.
• A good understanding of safe and inclusive event delivery, including risk assessment, health and safety, safeguarding and accessibility.
• Ability to respond effectively to changing circumstances, use initiative and resolve practical problems during event planning and delivery.
• Ability to support event promotion and outreach, encouraging participation and helping to build relationships with communities and partner organisations.

We welcome relevant experience gained through paid employment, volunteering, or a combination of both.

• Experience of working in a community, charity, educational or other purpose‑led organisation.
• Experience supporting fundraising, income‑generating or community engagement events.
• Experience using event booking, registration, CRM or similar systems.
• Experience creating or coordinating event communications, promotional content or outreach activity.
• Knowledge of Manchester communities, organisations or local networks.
• Experience working with children, young people, families or diverse community groups.
• A relevant qualification in event management, communications, marketing or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

The role will involve attending events and activities at different venues. Some evening and weekend work, as well as travel, may be required depending on the programme. This will be planned in advance wherever possible.

What We Offer

• £13.50–£15.00 per hour, depending on experience.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• A varied role across a wide range of events and activities.
• Training and development opportunities to support your growth.
• The chance to share your ideas and help shape future activities.
• A supportive and friendly working environment.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible recruitment process.

Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process.

Safeguarding

Cede Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults who take part in our programmes, events and activities.

The successful candidate will be expected to follow the organisation’s safeguarding and related policies and procedures and complete any training required for the role.

Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, proof of the right to work in the UK, and completion of appropriate pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check where applicable.