Senior Events Officer - Shaftesbury

Charisma Charity Recruitment; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Events Officer to lead a dynamic events programme that enhances brand awareness and drives income. This role involves managing high-profile fundraising events, ensuring exceptional supporter experiences, and developing new income opportunities. With a strategic mindset and strong project management skills, you will oversee multiple events, engage with key stakeholders, and represent the organization's mission and values. Join a collaborative team where your creativity and results-driven approach will make a significant impact in the disability charity sector.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading successful fundraising events.
• Strong project management skills for overseeing multiple events.
• Financial acumen with experience in budget management.

Responsibilities

• Devise and deliver a high-impact events programme.
• Manage event logistics and stakeholder engagement.
• Ensure brand representation across all events.

Skills

Event Management

Fundraising

Financial Planning

Project Management

Digital Literacy

Communication Skills

Tools

Raisers Edge

Salesforce

Event Management Software

Job description

We are delighted to be working with Shaftesbury, the disability charity that enables each child, young person and adult to live a life that adds up for them. Building on a 180 year track record they work to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities through a wide range of disability care, special education and rehabilitation services across England, Wales and Northern Ireland

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Events Officer responsible for devising, delivering, and growing a high-impact events programme that drives income and enhances brand awareness, overseeing event logistics, managing risk, digital fundraising initiatives, and working with internal and external stakeholders to maximise engagement and return on investment.

The Senior Events Officer will lead a dynamic and high-profile events programme, through a strategic and considered approach. You will be responsible for ensuring exceptional supporter experiences, developing new income opportunities, and ensuring Shaftesbury’s brand is represented professionally across all events. This includes sports and challenge events, special events with high profile attendees (such as HRH engagements and major donor functions), and strategic event partnerships.

With a creative and strategic mindset, you will demonstrate:

• Proven experience in leading, managing, and delivering successful fundraising events, including sports and challenge events and ideally high-profile events, including working with major donors, VIPs, or royal engagements.
• Financial acumen and an analytical approach with experience in budget management, financial planning, and meeting income targets, and the ability to analyse event performance metrics and provide strategic recommendations for growth.
• Your ability to develop and execute events that align with organisational brand and engagement objectives, managing relationships with corporate sponsors, event partners and key stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to oversee multiple events simultaneously, understanding of risk assessments, health & safety policies, and all event compliance requirements.
• Strong digital literacy, including website content management, online ticketing platforms, and social media engagement, and proficient in using event management software, CRM systems (e.g. Raisers Edge, Salesforce), and digital fundraising tools.
• Commitment to Shaftesbury’s Mission, Values and Christian ethos

With excellent communication and influencing skills, you will be highly motivated, innovative, and results-driven, with a strong ability to problem-solve and think creatively. With strong attention to detail, organised, with the ability to manage tight deadlines, you will be as effective working independently as you are collaborating with cross functional teams.

For more information, please contact Louise Portnall, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment, [e-mail] or 01962 813300. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

Location: London, Hybrid

Closing date: 30 May 2025

Applications are being reviewed by Charisma on a rolling basis, so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment.