Prospectus is delighted to be working with our client to recruit for a Senior Events Manager. The organisation is the armed forces' national charity, here for soldiers, past and present, and their families for life. Last year they supported over 80,000 soldiers, veterans and their families through this work including funding 86 charities, from Combat Stress and Walking with the Wounded to smaller local organisations.

Contract Details

This is a 12‑month fixed‑term maternity cover contract paying a salary of £45,760 per annum with flexible hybrid working arrangements at the charity’s offices in Victoria, London.

Role Overview

The post holder will be a key player in the delivery of their bespoke challenge event portfolio during a period of growth for the team and the charity. They will deliver flagship events as Project Manager, specifically the Cateran Yomp, expanding and increasing the net income and reach of this product. They will line‑manage the Events Executive to deliver the Frontline Walk series of events, including delivering the new Home Front Event. They will work collaboratively with other project managers across the events portfolio to play a vital role in raising £3.5 million across the Events and High‑Value Relationships team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver flagship events as Project Manager, specifically the Cateran Yomp.
• Line‑manage the Events Executive to deliver the Frontline Walk series of events and the new Home Front Event.
• Collaborate with other project managers across the events portfolio to raise £3.5 million.
• Expand and increase net income and reach of the Cateran Yomp product.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable track record of delivering significant fundraising projects or campaigns and managing six‑figure income and expenditure budgets.
• Strong project management skills and experience in fundraising.
• Ability to build relationships with a wide range of people from a variety of backgrounds.
• Strong empathy with the cause of the charity and its beneficiaries.

EEO Statement

We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process, please contact Firas El Dib at Prospectus.

Application Process

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.