Events Lead

Action for Children; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Over 7 weeks paid leave with buy/sell

Well-being day

Cycle to work

Training opportunities

Flexible leave packages

Pension contribution

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Action for Children is seeking an Events Lead to oversee a high-value events portfolio, inspiring supporters and increasing unrestricted income. You will lead a talented events fundraising team and drive development and delivery of an ambitious events strategy, expanding flagship events and reaching new audiences.

Travel across the UK portfolio is expected; build relationships with senior stakeholders and ensure compliance with fundraising regulations while achieving KPI/ROI targets.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a high-performing fundraising events team.
• Extensive track record in high-value event fundraising (six-figure+).
• Experience delivering fundraising, stewardship and engagement strategies.
• Ability to build relationships with high-value supporters and committees.
• Strong communication and relationship management.
• Strategic thinking with commercial awareness.
• Strong financial and analytical skills.
• Understanding of fundraising regulations and data protection.
• Excellent organisational, planning and project management.
• Experience applying equity, diversity and inclusion principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a high-performing events team.
• Plan, deliver and improve a high value Events portfolio.
• Provide fundraising leadership to deliver outstanding events.
• Act as the organisation’s subject matter expert in high value fundraising events.
• Build relationships with senior committee members, donors and supporters.
• Improve stewardship events portfolio.
• Identify opportunities to grow income and engagement through innovation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to maximise the high value fundraising pipeline.
• Manage team income and expenditure and achieve KPI/ROI targets.
• Ensure all event activity complies with fundraising regulations and standards.

Skills

Team leadership

High-value fundraising

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication

Project management

Equity & inclusion

Job description

Events Lead.

Salary: £53,333 per annum. (this includes Inner London Allowance of £3,333).

Location: Farringdon, London with Hybrid working.

Contract: Permanent, Full-time - 35 hours per week.

Benefits:

• Over 7 weeks inclusive paid leave (including bank holidays) and the option to buy or sell leave.
• 1 well-being day per year.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Excellent training and the opportunity to undertake professional training for some roles.
• Flexible maternity, paternity and adoption packages.
• Up to 7% employer pension contribution and life assurance cover.
• Blue Light Card eligibility with discounts at 15,000 national retailers.

Why Action for Children?

Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. It is the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that, when we work together, we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable children's lives.

A bit about the role

This is an exciting opportunity to lead Action for Children’s high-value events portfolio. As Events Lead, you will oversee a diverse portfolio of events that inspire supporters, raise vital unrestricted income and deepen engagement.

Leading a talented team of event fundraisers, you will drive the development and delivery of an ambitious events strategy, ensuring our flagship events continue to grow while identifying innovative opportunities to reach new audiences and generate more impact. From strengthening supporter journeys and stewardship experiences, to working with influential committee members and senior stakeholders, you’ll play an important role in growing income and supporter engagement.

There will be an expectation to travel per the requirements of this role to manage events across the UK portfolio.

Howyou'll help to create brighter futures

• Lead, develop and motivate a high-performing Events team.
• Lead the planning, delivery and continuous improvement of a high value Events portfolio.
• Provide fundraising leadership and expertise, empowering the team to deliver outstanding events and support experiences.
• Act as the organisation’s subject matter expert in high value fundraising events.
• Build and maintain relationships with senior committee members, donors and supporters.
• Improve Action for Children’s stewardship events portfolio.
• Identify opportunities to grow income and supporter engagement through innovation.
• Work in partnership with key stakeholders to develop and maximise the high value fundraising pipeline.
• Manage team income and expenditure, ensuring agreed KPI and ROI targets are achieved across all events.
• Ensure all event activity and communications comply with fundraising regulations, legislation and organisational standards.

Let'stalk about you

• Proven experience of developing a positive team culture and effectively leading a high-performing fundraising events team.
• Substantial experience of high-value event fundraising, with a demonstrable track record of developing six-figure plus fundraising events.
• Experience of developing and delivering fundraising, stewardship and engagement strategies.
• Experience of building and managing relationships with high value supporters and committee members.
• Demonstrable communication, influencing and relationship management skills.
• Demonstrable strategic thinking and commercial awareness.
• Established financial and analytical skills.
• Demonstrable understanding of fundraising regulations, data protection legislation and sector best practice.
• Excellent organisational, planning and project management skills.
• Demonstrable experience of applying equity, diversity and inclusion principles.

Closing Date: 5pm Thursday 22nd October 2026.

Interviews will take place on Monday 26 October over MS Teams.

For more information about the role, please review our full job description.

Our Commitment to Equity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism

At Action for Children, we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to thrive. We know that racism and discrimination create barriers, and we are taking active steps to challenge these inequalities in our organisation and in the communities we serve.

We strongly welcome applications from people who are Black, Asian, or from other racialised and ethnically marginalised communities, as well as disabled people, who are currently under-represented in our workforce. We are committed to removing barriers in our recruitment processes and ensuring fair access to opportunities.

JOB DESCRIPTION

See below for further information about working with us:

Action for Children Employee Benefits

AfC Commitment Statement

Management Competency Framework