Interim Global Senior Events Manager

Go Fractional; Godalming; Remote; GBP 44,000 - 74,000; Part time

Job summary

Compassion in World Farming International is seeking an experienced interim Global Senior Events Manager to provide continuity and senior-level judgement across donor events, both in-person and virtual, during a period of transition.

The role is remote with some attendance at Godalming, Surrey, UK and travel to event venues; 2–3 days per week; immediate start; UK and US fundraising markets; budget, stakeholder management, and handover to the permanent postholder.

Qualifications

• Senior events professional with a track record in donor, philanthropy or supporter engagement events.
• Experience providing interim consultancy in fundraising or mission-led environments.
• Ability to balance strategic advice with hands-on delivery and manage budgets and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic interim support to maintain momentum across the global donor events programme.
• Lead planning and delivery of in-person and digital events, including receptions, briefings and webinars.
• Engage donors across markets to support cultivation, stewardship and progression.
• Coordinate programmes across time zones with clear plans and responsibilities.
• Oversee operations: budgets, suppliers, venues, speakers and CRM tracking.
• Capture learnings and hand over robust plans for the permanent postholder.

Skills

Donor events

Stakeholder management

Budget management

CRM systems

Digital events

Global coordination

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Role type: Interim freelance/consultancy assignment, approximately 2 to 3 days per week

Duration: Initial three-month assignment, or until the permanent postholder is in place

Location: Remote, with some attendance at our Godalming, Surrey and travel to event venues or meetings as required

Fee: Up to £400 gross per day, depending on relevant experience and the agreed key deliverables. Please include your proposed day rate or fee structure when applying.

About the role

We are seeking an accomplished senior events professional to provide immediate interim support to our Global Fundraising & Engagement team. Working with a high degree of autonomy, you will provide continuity, direction and hands-on support across agreed priority areas during a period of transition.

This flexible assignment is expected to require 2 to 3 days per week. The working pattern may vary according to programme needs, agreed deliverables and key stakeholder meetings. An immediate or very prompt start is required. You will work across the UK and US fundraising markets, bringing structure, pace and senior-level judgement to priority activity. Initial priorities will include reviewing the existing events programme, confirming the forward plan, progressing priority donor events, both in-person and webinars, and maintaining stakeholder momentum during the transition.

Depending on the agreed scope and key deliverables, the Interim Global Senior Events Manager may focus on:

• Strategic interim support - Maintain momentum across the global donor events programme, clarify priorities and provide confident advice to senior stakeholders and the Events Steering Group.
• Priority event delivery - Lead the planning and delivery of selected in-person and digital activity, including donor receptions, VIP gatherings, briefings, webinars, immersive visits and legacy events.
• Donor engagement - Work with Philanthropy, Mid-Level, Legacy and country teams to create audience-specific experiences that support cultivation, stewardship and donor progression.
• Programme coordination - Bring together colleagues across markets and time zones, maintaining clear plans, decisions, responsibilities and communications.
• Operational oversight - Manage agreed budgets, suppliers, venues, speakers, guest arrangements, CRM tracking, risks and on-the-day delivery to a high professional standard.
• Insight and handover - Establish clear objectives and measures of success, capture learning from activity and leave robust plans and documentation for the permanent postholder.

Flexibility to travel to London and other event locations in the UK to prepare for and deliver events is required. Reasonable travel and event-related expenses agreed in advance will be reimbursed separately from the day rate, in line with Compassion’s expenses policy.

About you

You will be an experienced interim consultant or senior events professional who can quickly understand a complex global environment, identify what needs attention and deliver with minimal supervision. You will combine strategic thinking with a willingness to take hands-on ownership of priority events and stakeholder relationships.

We are particularly interested in consultants who can bring:

• A strong track record of leading and delivering high-value donor, philanthropy, legacy or supporter engagement events, both in person and digitally.
• Experience providing senior-level interim or consultancy support within fundraising, membership, the charity sector or another complex mission-led environment.
• The ability to rapidly assess priorities, bring structure to a busy programme and balance strategic advice with hands-on delivery.
• Confidence working with senior leaders, donors, international colleagues, speakers, partners and suppliers across cultures and time zones.
• Excellent project, budget and stakeholder management skills, with sound judgement, creativity and close attention to detail.
• Familiarity with CRM systems such as Salesforce, Microsoft Office and virtual event platforms.
• A genuine connection with Compassion’s mission and the ability to communicate our impact clearly.

If you don’t meet every requirement but believe you could thrive in this role, we encourage you to apply.

Why join us

This is an opportunity to make an immediate contribution to a growing international fundraising programme, provide stability during a period of transition and create donor experiences that support our mission to end factory farming.

You will have the flexibility to agree a working pattern within the expected 2 to 4 days per week. Days may vary according to key deliverables, event activity and stakeholder meetings, while allowing you to collaborate effectively with colleagues across our international fundraising teams.

Start date: Immediate / as soon as possible

Application review: Rolling until the opportunity is filled

Interviews: Conversations will be arranged promptly via Microsoft Teams, with further discussions if required

No agencies please.

“Join us in building a more compassionate future for animals, people, and the planet.”

If you require any adjustments during the selection process, please let us know. We are always happy to support applicants.

About Compassion

Compassion in World Farming International is a leading global organisation working to end factory farming. Founded in 1967 by British farmer Peter Roberts, we’ve spent over 50 years driving change, successfully campaigning to ban cruel practices such as barren battery cages, veal crates, and sow stalls across the UK and Europe.

Our work combines advocacy, campaigning, and collaboration with policymakers and businesses to promote animal welfare and sustainable food systems. We envision a future where animals are treated with compassion, and farming supports both people and the planet. To learn more about our mission, culture, and opportunities, please explore our Candidate Pack, and Careers Page.

The successful applicant will be engaged on an independent freelance/consultancy basis and must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to provide services, manage their own tax and invoicing obligations, and hold any appropriate insurance required for the assignment. Final engagement will be subject to Compassion’s standard contractor checks and terms.

Compassion in World Farming is absolutely committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background. We value diversity and live experience and acknowledge the underrepresentation of people from certain backgrounds, both within our organisation and across the sector. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups, whether these be of ethnicity, gender, identity, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation or other.