Special Events Manager

Brain Tumour Research; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading charity dedicated to brain tumour research as a Special Events Manager. This role involves creatively planning and executing events to further the charity's mission, requiring excellent project management skills and a passion for philanthropy. You'll coordinate with internal teams, volunteers, and donors to deliver successful events, all while enjoying flexible hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Holiday entitlement of 25 days plus public holidays

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Free eye tests

Free on-site parking

Pension with 3% employer contribution

Option to join healthcare scheme

Electric Car Scheme availability

Qualifications

• Passionate about the mission of the charity.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Ability to think outside the box and develop unique concepts.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise, and execute events.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners.
• Ensure events meet the strategic objectives of the charity.

Skills

Creativity

Attention to detail

Resilience

Job description

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Are you ready to take on a new challenge with a leading charity making a real difference in brain tumour research?

Brain Tumour Research is a growing charity with a diverse range of exciting and fast-paced campaigns and activities and we are seeking a talented Special Events Manager to further develop the Events offer.

In this role, you will be responsible for planning, organising, and executing events that meet the strategic objectives of the charity. This role requires a creative and strategic thinker with excellent project management skills and a passion for philanthropy. The successful candidate will work closely with internal teams, volunteers, donors, and external partners to ensure the success of each event.

We are seeking someone who has:

• A Passion for the cause: a genuine interest in and commitment to the mission of the charity
• Creativity and innovation: ability to think outside the box and develop unique event concepts and fundraising ideas
• Attention to detail: meticulous and thorough in planning and executing events
• Resilience and adaptability: ability to remain calm and composed under pressure and adapt to changing circumstances
• Ethical and trustworthy: strong sense of integrity and commitment to ethical fundraising practices

Reports to: Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships

Direct Reports: None

Location: Head Office, Milton Keynes. Flexible, Hybrid Working Model - two fixed days per week (Tuesdays and Wednesdays) working in head office.

Contract: Full Time (35 Hours p/w), Permanent

Benefits: Holiday entitlement, 25 days per annum, excluding UK Public Holidays, increasing by a day for each year served, to a maximum of 30 days. Access to an Employee Assistance Programme, Free eye tests, Free on site parking, Pension with a 3% Employer contribution and an option to join our healthcare scheme and Electric Car Scheme if eligible through salary sacrifice.

Closing Date: 30th June. Early applications will be considered as they are received and, as a result, the closing date may be brought forward.

We are invested in our employees and are proud to be accredited by Investors in People.

We reserve the right to close the application window early and advise candidates to apply in good time to avoid disappointment.

We are asking for a CV as the first step but applicants may be asked to provide a targeted covering letter as part of the selection process. Interviews will be conducted during the application window as appropriate, and will consist of a first interview via MS Teams, progressing, if successful to a face to face second interview, held at our offices in Milton Keynes.

To apply: Please send your CV via our Application System. For a copy of the full Job Description, please follow this link: Special Events Manager - Job description - 06.05.25_ (1).pdf