Special Events Manager

Ne. Ba. servizi sas; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A charity organization is seeking a Special Events Manager for a 12-month maternity cover role. This part-time position (22.5 hours/week) involves leading donor-focused events and managing a coordinator. Ideal candidates will have experience in the charity sector and strong organizational skills. The role offers a salary of £34,420 pro-rata and hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering events in the charity or not-for-profit sector.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of donor-focused events.
• Oversee event administration and guest communications.
• Line-manage and mentor the Special Events Coordinator.

Skills

Event management

Project management

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

Event management tools

Job description

Overview

Panoramic Associates is currently working with a charity client to appoint a Special Events Manager on a fixed-term maternity cover.

Job role

Special Events Manager - Maternity Cover

Location: London / Hybrid (Flexible)

Contract length: 12 months (Maternity Cover, likely extension TBC)

Salary: £34,420 per annum (pro-rata for 22.5 hours)

Hours / Working pattern: Part-time, 22.5 hours/week over 3-5 days

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of donor-focused events, including cultivation, stewardship, and campaign briefings.
• Oversee all aspects of event administration, guest communications, and post-event follow-up.
• Line-manage and mentor the Special Events Coordinator, ensuring operational excellence.
• Collaborate with fundraising, communications, and operations teams to maximise donor engagement.

To be successful in the role you will have

• Experience delivering events in the charity or not-for-profit sector, ideally supporting major donors.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with high-value donors.
• Familiarity with fundraising databases (Raiser’s Edge preferred) and event management tools.

Next steps

This assignment is a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover with a salary of £34,420 per annum pro-rata for 22.5 hours/week. The role offers hybrid working with 2 days in the office each week (1 day if working 3 days).

Interviews will be taking place in the next few weeks; if you are interested in knowing more, apply today or contact Jake Douglass @ Panoramic Associates.