Special Events Manager - Museums

COREcruitment Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension scheme

29 days annual leave plus bank public

Interest-free travel and bicycle loans

Life assurance and employee assistance

Professional development and exclusive

Job summary

COREcruitment Ltd in London is seeking an experienced Special Events Manager to drive fundraising and deliver exceptional high-profile events for a prestigious venue. You will lead the annual Gala and build influential relationships with ambassadors, major donors and corporate partners.

The role requires a proven track record in high-profile event management, strong budget and stakeholder management skills, and the ability to identify new fundraising opportunities while delivering outstanding

Qualifications

• Proven experience in high-profile event management and fundraising.
• Strong track record of achieving income and financial targets.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Confident managing budgets, suppliers and competing priorities.
• Outstanding communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the galas, targeting high revenue in fundraising income.
• Deliver high-profile events and donor engagement activities.
• Build relationships with ambassadors, major donors and corporate partners.
• Identify new fundraising and sponsorship opportunities.
• Manage event budgets, suppliers and operational delivery.
• Collaborate across teams to maximise income and engagement.

Skills

Event management

Fundraising

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Donor engagement

Relationship-building

Job description

Job Title: Special Events Manager – Luxury Venue

Salary: £55,000

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

Location: London

We’re seeking an experienced Special Events Manager to drive fundraising and deliver exceptional high-profile events for a prestigious Venue.This is a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic professional to lead the annual Gala, build influential relationships and generate significant fundraising income.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £55,000
• Generous pension scheme
• 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Interest-free travel and bicycle loans
• Life assurance and employee assistance programme
• Professional development and exclusive cultural benefits

About the Position

• Lead the galas, targeting high revenue in fundraising income
• Deliver high-profile events and donor engagement activities
• Build relationships with ambassadors, major donors and corporate partners
• Identify new fundraising and sponsorship opportunities
• Manage event budgets, suppliers and operational delivery
• Collaborate across teams to maximise income and engagement

The Successful Candidate

• Proven experience in high-profile event management and fundraising
• Strong track record of achieving income and financial targets
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
• Confident managing budgets, suppliers and competing priorities
• Outstanding communication, organisation and problem-solving skills