Special Events Assistant

Marie Curie UK; London; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading end-of-life charity as a Special Events Assistant to support high-profile events that raise over £2 million annually. This entry-level role offers a chance to develop your skills in event management and fundraising while making a real impact on communities in need.

Benefits

Flexible working

25 days annual leave plus 8 flexi Bank Holidays

Personal Pension Scheme with matching

Loan schemes for bikes, computers and season tickets

Continuous professional development opportunities

Industry-leading training programmes

Employee Assistance Programmes

Enhanced bereavement and family-friendly benefits

Access to Blue Light Card membership

Subsidised Eye Care

Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise and plan own workload.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and financial support for events.
• Manage donor experiences and secure prizes.
• Write engaging content and manage event logistics.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Interpersonal skills

IT literacy

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

Job description

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Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity, dedicated to ensuring that everyone facing the end of life has access to the care, support, and dignity they deserve. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK and the only organisation to operate across all four nations. Through our network of community nursing, hospice care, and comprehensive information and support, we are here for people and families when they need us most.

Your Role in Our Vision

We’re seeking an enthusiastic Special Events Assistant to help deliver a portfolio of high-profile UK events that raise over £2 million annually – and we’re aiming even higher! This is a fantastic entry-level role in event management and fundraising, offering training, development, and a real chance to make an impact.

In this fast-paced role, you’ll support on multiple events, from high-value galas to corporate-led initiatives, creating and delivering impactful experiences.

This is more than event planning—it’s a chance to be at the heart of our fundraising efforts, driving vital income, influence, and awareness while contributing to our bold vision.

A day in the life of Special Events Assistant

• Provide admin and financial support to deliver successful events.
• Manage donor experiences and help secure auction and raffle prizes.
• Write engaging event content and marketing copy.
• Build relationships with volunteers, supporters, and stakeholders.
• Keep key data and event records up to date.
• Help manage event logistics, stock, and suppliers.
• Be part of the action at events – from planning to delivery!
• Actively committed to Marie Curie’s values, role models behaviours with authenticity and purpose.
• Managing multiple shared inboxes

What you’ll need

• Excellent written and oral communication skills – confidence in dealing with people at all levels, demonstrating professionalism and diplomacy.
• Ability to prioritise and plan own workload and competing demands.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• IT literacy including familiarity with web search engines, plus an up-to-date knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams
• Strong interpersonal skills and relationship building abilities with the personality to work

See full job description here

Application Process

As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and covering letter. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role. Please cite your preferred location.

Close date for applications: The closing date for this role is Sunday 15th June, 2025. We encourage you to apply promptly, as interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis until the closing date.

Salary: £22,222 per annum + £3,500 London Weighting (Where applicable)

Contract: Full time, permanent role

Based: Hybrid role with 2 days in London Office per week

Benefits you’ll LOVE:

• Flexible working. We’re happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
• 25 days annual leave (Plus 8 flexi Bank Holidays)
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
• Continuous professional development opportunities.
• Industry-leading training programmes
• Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
• Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
• Access to Blue Light Card membership
• Subsidised Eye Care

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  General Business, Customer Service, and Marketing

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations, Hospitals and Health Care, and Fundraising

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