Events Executive

Live Recruitment; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity recruitment agency in Leeds is seeking an experienced Events Executive to support the planning and execution of various fundraising events. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 18 months of relevant experience, strong project management skills, and a passion for making a difference in the lives of children. This role offers a hybrid working model and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Hybrid Working: WFH on a Friday

Generous Holiday Entitlement: 25 days of annual leave

Celebrate Your Birthday: Extra day off

Pension Scheme: 3% employer contribution

Health and Wellbeing: Comprehensive health care cash plan

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 months experience in an events role.
• Proven track record in supporting successful events.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the planning and delivery of events.
• Create project plans, timelines, and risk assessments.
• Manage event logistics and collaborate with colleagues.
• Work to event budgets and ensure financial targets are met.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Benefits:

• Hybrid Working: WFH on a Friday
• Generous Holiday Entitlement: 25 days of annual leave, in addition to bank holidays.
• Celebrate Your Birthday: Enjoy an extra day off if your birthday falls on a weekday (Monday to Friday).
• Pension Scheme: Automatic enrolment into a pension plan with a 3% employer contribution to support your future.
• Health and Wellbeing: Access to a comprehensive health care cash plan for added peace of mind.

The Company:

Our client is a Yorkshire based charity with deep roots in the community, a big heart, and a bold vision for the future. With a wealth of experience behind them, they support children and young people living at a disadvantage, not just financially, but emotionally and practically too. More than just funding, they offer friendship, guidance, and hands on support tailored to the evolving needs of every child and family they work with. For those who join their team, it’s an opportunity to be part of a passionate, committed organisation where your voice matters and your work truly make a difference.

The Role:

We’re looking for an experienced, highly organised Events Executive to assist with the planning and delivery of our client’s events programme.

This is a key role within our team; the Events Executive is responsible for ensuring our events – from flagship fundraising galas to intimate donor experiences – run seamlessly and achieve their full potential. The right person will bring exceptional attention to detail, and a passion for creating meaningful experiences that inspire and engage supporters.

• Work alongside the Senior Events team to deliver end-to-end management of all events, from initial concept and planning through to delivery and evaluation.
• Create detailed project plans, timelines, and risk assessments to ensure every event is professionally executed.
• Work with Senior Events Manager and Head of Events to manage event logistics, including liaising with venues and suppliers, coordinating catering and AV, overseeing health & safety compliance, and ensuring all insurance requirements are met.
• Work collaboratively with fundraising and communications colleagues to align event objectives with wider organisational goals.
• Help to build and maintain strong relationships with key supporters, corporate sponsors, and service providers.
• As Events Executive, you will work to event budgets, ensuring financial targets are met and resources are used effectively.
• Represent the charity at meetings, briefings, and events with professionalism and enthusiasm.
• As Events Executive, you will support the Senior Events Manager and Head of Events with administrative tasks such as thank you letters, scheduling meetings, and raising PO’s and invoices for event attendees, sponsors and suppliers.

The Candidate:

• Minimum 18 months experience in an events role, ideally in the charity, nonprofit, or cultural sectors.
• Proven track record in supporting the end-to-end delivery of successful events as an Events Executive.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities with efficiency and calm under pressure.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills – confident dealing with a wide range of audiences, from major donors to operational suppliers.
• Highly organised with an eye for detail and a commitment to excellence.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Confident using new technologies and software, with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Comfortable and confident picking up the phone.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach to challenges and change.
• Passion for the mission of charity and a genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of children across the region.

Desirable:

• Experience in sales
• Creative thinker with fresh ideas and enthusiasm for engaging audiences.
• Experience or strong interest in sporting or challenge events, such as marathons, cycling races, or large-scale fundraising challenges.

Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across events, experiential and exhibitions. If this position isn't quite what you're looking for please visit live-recruitment.co.uk to view all of the opportunities we are recruiting.
As a specialist events recruitment agency we help our clients build the most talented and diverse teams in the UK. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, embracing diversity across all intersecting dimensions, including ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, well-being, abilities, and neurodiversity. We are dedicated to ensuring a supportive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations for any reason, please do not hesitate to let us know.

Vacancy Ref: DP/16194