Senior Events Executive

British Heart Foundation; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization is looking for a Senior Events Executive to support the delivery of large-scale fundraising events. In this hybrid role, you will manage key aspects of events, ensuring exceptional experiences for participants. You will collaborate across teams, lead volunteers, and use your project management skills to optimize event execution. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in event management or fundraising, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive under pressure. Join our mission to create healthier hearts for everyone.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Compensated time off in lieu

Diversity and Inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing large-scale fundraising events from start to finish.
• Strong project management skills for planning and executing events.
• Ability to lead teams and manage volunteers during event execution.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of large-scale fundraising events.
• Coordinate stakeholder teams for event activities.
• Manage event logistics and ensure participant satisfaction.

Skills

Event management

Project management

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Tools

CRM systems

Content management systems

Job description

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The opportunity

Have you supported the delivery of large-scale, mass-participation fundraising events and want to help shape one of the UK's most iconic charity experiences?

Join the British Heart Foundation and help bring the legendary London to Brighton Bike Ride to life - creating unforgettable moments for thousands and raising vital funds for research to build a world where everyone has a healthier heart for longer.

About the Role

We're looking for a Senior Events Executive to support the delivery of major fundraising events and take ownership of key components. This is a high-profile role where you'll contribute to complex projects and help ensure exceptional supporter experiences.

You will contribute to our focus of continuous improvement and innovation, keeping our events compelling, supporter-led, and helping us meet our ambitious financial and engagement targets.

On event day, you'll play a key team leader role, supporting logistics, assisting with critical elements, troubleshooting issues, and helping deliver a seamless experience for thousands of participants.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of large-scale, mass-participation events, taking ownership of critical areas, including supporter communications and the co-ordination of key stakeholder teams.
• Collaborate across teams to plan and execute event activities.
• Deliver creative stewardship journeys that maximise supporter satisfaction and ROI.
• Lead team members and volunteers on event day.
• Help monitor key metrics and maintain accurate CRM data.
• Potentially line manage a Product Executive, supporting their development and success.

About You

You're an experienced events professional with a proven track record in supporting the delivery of large-scale fundraising and mass-participation projects involving complex logistics. You thrive under pressure and will be confident taking responsibility for key areas on event day.

You'll bring:

• Proven experience supporting the management of large-scale income-generating events from concept through to live delivery.
• Strong project management skills to assist with planning, execution, and evaluation of high-profile events.
• Commercial awareness with a results-focused mindset.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Solid understanding of marketing and fundraising principles, including supporter journeys and multi-channel engagement.
• Familiarity with content management systems and customer databases.
• Strong organisational and analytical skills, with knowledge of budget management.
• Understanding of line management principles and ability to contribute to team development.

Working arrangements

This is a hybrid role, where your work will be split between your home and at least one day per week, on average, in our London Office. This may vary from time to time, so you will need to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause.

There will be a requirement for flexible out of hours working to support occasional evening and weekend activity. This includes requirement to attend the London to Brighton event weekend. You will be compensated for this with time off in lieu.

About us

When people affected by heart and circulatory diseases are in need, they turn to us. With our research we give people hope. With our expert advice and training, we give people knowledge and support. And with our campaigning we help build a healthier world for everyone.

We value and respect every individual's unique contribution, celebrate diversity, and make inclusion part of what we do every day.

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, Igniting Change, along with our internal EDI group, Kaleidoscope, and a growing number of employee network groups (our Affinity Groups), help us create an environment where all our colleagues and volunteers can succeed.

Benefits

To find out more about the benefits available at the BHF please download our benefits document at the bottom of our advert page.

Interview process

We are planning to conduct a single stage of interviews during the week commencing w/c 26 Jan 2026 which will be held via Microsoft Teams.

How to apply

Want to join us? Complete our short online application form - all you need is your up-to-date CV and supporting statement. Just select the Apply button below and take the first step towards an exciting new opportunity.

As part of our commitment to be an inclusive employer and ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for this role, the BHF will use anonymous CV software as part of the application journey.

Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us.

Please note that we are unlikely to be able to sponsor applicants in respect of this role due to the role not meeting the minimum salary criteria to be eligible for sponsorship.

Additionally, please note internally this role is known as "Senior Product Executive".