Senior Events Manager

Yorkshire Childrens Charity; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Leeds is searching for a Senior Events Manager with at least 3 years of event management experience. The ideal candidate will successfully oversee all aspects of event planning and delivery, ensuring high-profile and meaningful experiences. Applicants should have strong project management skills, a full UK driving licence, and a passion for making a difference in children's lives. This is a full-time, office-based role with some flexibility for home working.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years experience in an event management role.
• Proven track record of delivering high-profile events.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end management of all events.
• Create detailed project plans and manage logistics.
• Build and maintain relationships with key supporters.

Skills

Event management experience

Project management skills

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Events Manager

Salary: circa £31 -£33k dependent on skills and experience

Leeds 7, with occasional travel across Yorkshire full UK driving licence and own car essential

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Office based Monday Thursday home based Friday

About the Role

Yorkshire Children s Chairty are looking for an experienced, highly organised Events Manager to lead the planning and delivery of Yorkshire Children s Charity s events programme.

Reporting to the CEO, this is a key role within our team, responsible for ensuring our events from flagship fundraising galas to intimate donor experiences run seamlessly and achieve their full potential. The right person will bring a strategic mindset, exceptional attention to detail, and a passion for creating meaningful experiences that inspire and engage supporters.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end management of all events, from initial concept and planning through to delivery and evaluation.
• Create detailed project plans, timelines, and risk assessments to ensure every event is professionally executed.
• Manage all event logistics, including liaising with venues and suppliers, coordinating catering and AV, overseeing health & safety compliance, and ensuring all insurance requirements are met.
• Work collaboratively with fundraising and communications colleagues to align event objectives with wider organisational goals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key supporters, corporate sponsors, and service providers.
• Develop and manage event budgets, ensuring financial targets are met and resources are used effectively.
• Provide leadership and support to junior team members and volunteers involved in event delivery.
• Regularly review and assess the success of events, applying insight and learning to improve future activities.
• Represent Yorkshire Children s Charity at meetings, briefings, and events with professionalism and enthusiasm.

What we are looking for

• Minimum 3+ years experience in an event management role, ideally in the charity, nonprofit, or cultural sectors.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car.
• Proven track record of delivering high-profile, complex events to a high standard.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities with efficiency and calm under pressure.
• Confident using new technologies and software, with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills confident dealing with a wide range of audiences, from major donors to operational suppliers.
• Highly organised with an eye for detail and a commitment to excellence.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach to challenges and change.
• Passion for the mission of Yorkshire Children s Charity and a genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of children across the region.

Desirable skills

• Experience in sales
• Creative thinker with fresh ideas and enthusiasm for engaging audiences.
• Experience or strong interest in sporting or challenge events, such as marathons, cycling races, or large-scale fundraising challenges.

If this sounds like the perfect role for you, we would love to hear from you. Please apply by submitting your CV and a brief covering letter explaining your suitability for the position.