Fundraising Events Coordinator (Hybrid)

Macmillan Cancer Support; London Borough of Lambeth; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension matched

Learning & development offers

Flexible working patterns

Holiday buying and selling

Job summary

Macmillan Cancer Support is looking for an Events Coordinator to support delivery of high-impact fundraising and engagement events in a hybrid setup between home and London office. You’ll assist with planning, attendee experience and prize management across a varied events portfolio.

The role emphasises strong organisational skills, proactive communication, and relationship-building with supporters, partners and internal teams. Occasional evenings and travel within the UK are required.

Qualifications

• Proactive, highly organised with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience in events, fundraising or charity environment preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for engaging audiences.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and delivery of external fundraising and engagement events.
• Write and coordinate event communications and materials.
• Provide excellent customer service to attendees and handle registrations.
• Liaise with external suppliers and donors to secure gifts and prizes.
• Support coordination of fundraising activities across events to maximise income.
• Lead prize management, including sourcing and fulfilment.
• Maintain event calendars, supplier and supporter databases and web content.
• Assist with financial administration including PO requests and payments tracking.
• Build relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders for successful delivery.
• Attend events as required, including occasional evenings and UK travel.

Skills

Administrative skills

Event coordination

Communication

Organisational skills

Stakeholder management

Tools

Event management software

CRM system

Job description

Macmillan Cancer Support is looking for an Events Coordinator to support delivery of high-impact fundraising and engagement events in a hybrid setup between home and London office. You’ll assist with planning, attendee experience and prize management across a varied events portfolio.

The role emphasises strong organisational skills, proactive communication, and relationship-building with supporters, partners and internal teams. Occasional evenings and travel within the UK are required.