Community Engagement jobs in United Kingdom

Events Manager

Location: Hybrid (UK-wide travel required)

Contract Type: Full-time

Start Date: September/October 2025

Salary: up to £30,000 per annum

British Pakistan Foundation is seeking a dynamic and highly organised Event Manager to join our team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of BPF's events and programmes. The ideal candidate will bring creativity, strong project management skills, and a passion for community engagement, ensuring each event reflects BPF's mission and delivers meaningful impact.

About British Pakistan Foundation (BPF)

British Pakistan Foundation is a non-profit organisation dedicated to empowering British Pakistanis through mentorship, networking, cultural engagement, and community-building initiatives.

Since our founding in 2010, we have engaged over 20,000 members nationwide and aim to double our community impact by 2027. From celebrating achievements through our Outstanding British Pakistanis series to nurturing careers through our Aspire Mentorship Programme, our mission is to build a strong, connected, and empowered diaspora.

We are looking for a dynamic and results-driven Events Manager to lead the planning, execution, and optimisation of BPF's internal and external events across the UK. From fundraising galas and networking evenings to community festivals and cultural showcases, this role is critical to BPF's public presence and organisational growth.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives on building communities, delivering seamless events, and driving membership growth through meaningful engagement.

• Deliver high-impact internal events including Fundraising Galas, Networking Evenings, the Outstanding British Pakistanis speaker series, roundtables, and partner activations.
• Ensure seamless delivery of events by managing end-to-end logistics: venue bookings, vendor and speaker coordination, catering, run-of-show, and RSVPs.
• Collaborate with the Managing Director and Marketing Team to co-create compelling event themes, branding, and audience outreach.

• Represent BPF at external events including cultural festivals, exhibitions, and community gatherings across the UK.
• Drive visibility and engagement by identifying and attending strategic events, setting up branded booths, and leading outreach efforts with staff and volunteers.
• Build partnerships with community stakeholders, organisations, and event organisers to grow BPF's footprint.

• Convert event attendance into active membership, with set targets per quarter.
• Track and report on conversion metrics to improve strategy and performance.
• Earn performance-based commission by meeting or exceeding membership growth KPIs.

• Report directly to the Managing Director, working closely with the marketing and operations teams.
• Support with training and onboarding of volunteers for events.
• Participate in weekly team meetings and planning sessions (remote or in-person as required).

• Event attendance and satisfaction
• Membership sign-ups and conversion rates
• Partner development and community reach
• Feedback from stakeholders and participants

Success in this role will be measured through a combination of:

• Event attendance and satisfaction
• Membership sign-ups and conversion rates
• Partnership development and community reach
• Feedback from stakeholders and participants

KPIs will be defined on an event-by-event basis, aligned with BPF's broader goals.

• Minimum 2 years of experience in events management, fundraising, or outreach.
• Proven ability to deliver professional, well-attended events.
• Experience in sales, outreach, or membership drives is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication, time management, and organisational skills.
• Self-starter with a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Passion for community empowerment and cultural programming.
• Familiarity with the British Pakistani community is a plus but not essential.

• Competitive salary depending on experience.
• Commission-based incentives for hitting membership targets.
• Flexible hybrid working structure (remote + in-person).
• Travel expense coverage for UK-wide events.
• Training and onboarding support.
• Opportunity to grow with a mission-led organisation.
• A collaborative team environment where your ideas can shape the future.

BPF is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to building an inclusive team and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, particularly those who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for the British Pakistan Foundation, please do not hesitate to apply.