Events & Fundraising Manager

Pertemps London; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An events management organization in the City Of London is seeking an Events & Fundraising Manager to lead high-impact fundraising events. The role requires strong experience in managing similar events, project management capabilities, and a passion for social justice. You'll work with law firms and community groups to amplify their cause and engage participants, making a real-world impact through successful events.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mass participation and third-party challenge events at a senior level.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to juggle budgets, timelines, and stakeholder relationships.
• A confident communicator who can inspire action and build lasting partnerships.
• Passion for social justice and a desire to use your skills to create real-world impact.

Responsibilities

• Leading and delivering a calendar of high-impact fundraising events, including walks, quizzes, bakes, and third-party challenges like the London Marathon.
• Building and nurturing partnerships with law firms, corporates, and community groups to grow participation and sponsorship.
• Managing volunteers and staff, ensuring smooth operations and inspiring teamwork.
• Driving marketing and communications to promote events, engage supporters, and amplify our cause.

Skills

Mass participation events experience

Project management

Strong communication skills

Partnership building

Job description

Overview

Events & Fundraising Manager

Are you a dynamic events professional with a passion for making a difference? This role leads a vibrant programme of public events that raise vital funds to support free legal advice services across London and the South East. From iconic mass participation events like the London Legal Walk, which brings together thousands and raises over £1 million annually, to campaigns like the Great Legal Quiz and Great Legal Bake, this role sits at the heart of a mission-driven organisation that believes everyone deserves access to justice — regardless of income or background.

Responsibilities

• Leading and delivering a calendar of high-impact fundraising events, including walks, quizzes, bakes, and third-party challenges like the London Marathon.
• Building and nurturing partnerships with law firms, corporates, and community groups to grow participation and sponsorship.
• Managing volunteers and staff, ensuring smooth operations and inspiring teamwork.
• Driving marketing and communications to promote events, engage supporters, and amplify our cause.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mass participation and third-party challenge events at a senior level.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to juggle budgets, timelines, and stakeholder relationships.
• A confident communicator who can inspire action and build lasting partnerships.
• Passion for social justice and a desire to use your skills to create real-world impact.

Why Join

Join a small, passionate team working to remove barriers to justice. This is more than just an events role — it’s an opportunity to lead campaigns that change lives, connect communities, and support the legal advice charities that help thousands every year.