Role Overview: The Talent Set is thrilled to be working with a leading charity as they search for an Interim Senior Events Manager to support them for a 6-month period.
This senior role is key to the organisation's goal of increasing income over the next five years.
You will lead the Events team, focusing on acquiring and retaining participants to meet income targets.
Working closely with the Head of Mass Fundraising, you will manage two Events Managers during a crucial year for the charity.
Key Responsibilities: Lead the strategic direction of the Events team, aligning it with the broader organisational goals and supporting the Events Managers in delivering the programme.
Acquire new supporters and maximise income across all events by collaborating with the Head of Mass Market Fundraising.
Prepare and manage the annual budget, track key activities, and provide regular reforecasting of income and expenditure.
Analyse internal and external insights to identify areas for improvement in marketing, recruitment, and stewardship, delegating actions to Events Managers.
Manage and motivate the Events Managers and team, ensuring high performance across all event areas.
Conduct a review of the Events team, providing recommendations to improve income generation and operational efficiency.
Build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues across Fundraising, Marketing, Communications, Data, and Supporter Care teams to meet shared goals.
Maintain excellent relationships with event organisers, agencies, and charity partners.
Oversee event day logistics, ensuring compliance with health and safety, safeguarding, and crisis communication plans.
Manage your team's wellbeing, performance, and development, ensuring a positive and collaborative work environment.
Person Specification: Line management experience.
Experience in shaping and building an Events team.
Experience with interim contracts (desirable).
Proven ability to lead and develop a strategic Events fundraising programme.
Experience in creating annual budgets and regularly reporting on income and expenditure.
Expertise in developing multi-channel marketing campaigns and supporter journeys, with a focus on digital engagement.
Analytical skills to utilise internal and external insights to recommend improvements to strategies and processes.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Confident communicator.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, with a test-and-learn approach.
Proactive and capable of prioritising and managing the team's workload effectively.
What's on Offer: A flexible hybrid working pattern with just 1-day per-week in the charity's Central London Office.
A competitive day rate of £193 - £237 per day PAYE (+holiday pay) for the successful candidate.
An exciting 6-month opportunity, working within a fantastic organisation.
How to Apply: To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the "apply now" button.
Commitment to Diversity: The Talent Set and our partner organisation are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender.
We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.