Special Events Manager

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Job Description

Join Us in Making a Difference at Marie Curie

Marie Curie is the UK's leading end-of-life charity, dedicated to ensuring that everyone facing the end of life has access to the care, support, and dignity they deserve. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK and the only organisation to operate across all four nations. Through our network of community nursing, hospice care, and comprehensive information and support, we are here for people and families when they need us most.

Our Mission: A Better End of Life for Everyone

In the next five years, we're committed to closing the gap for those missing out on the end-of-life care and support they need. We'll achieve this through:

• Expanding and transforming direct care and support

• Delivering practical, accessible information and guidance

• Leading the way in shaping end-of-life experiences

Your Role in Our Vision

Are you an experienced events professional ready for your next big challenge? Join our passionate Special Events team, delivering over 10 exclusive events annually and raising more than £2 million-with ambitious plans to grow significantly over the next five years.

In this fast-paced role, you'll manage multiple events, from high-value galas to corporate-led initiatives, creating and delivering impactful experiences.

This is more than event planning-it's a chance to be at the heart of our fundraising efforts, driving vital income, influence, and awareness while contributing to our bold vision.

A day in the life of Special Events Manager

• Oversee a portfolio of committee-led and special events, ensuring timely delivery, maximized income, and excellent supporter experiences.

• Foster excellence in event operations through detailed planning, best practices, and strong stakeholder relationships.

• Negotiate with venues and suppliers to secure cost-effective services and achieve optimal ROI within budget.

• Plan and manage event budgets, ensuring income and expenditure targets are met.

• Provide monthly updates on event progress, budgets, and stakeholder engagement.

• Collaborate with design teams to produce high-quality promotional materials aligned with brand guidelines.

• Build and nurture relationships with stakeholders, including senior volunteers, suppliers, and supporters, to enhance support and access new networks.

• Collaborate with internal teams to leverage events for stewardship, audience growth, and sponsorship opportunities.

• Innovate and implement new event concepts and fundraising platforms with the Senior Special Events Lead.

• Work with data teams to ensure seamless donor journeys, data analysis, and reporting.

• Attend and support all Special Events as agreed with the Senior Special Events Lead.

What you'll need

• Proven experience managing high-profile events, including committee-led and corporate events, from planning to execution.

• Strong budget management skills with the ability to maximise income and control expenditure.

• Expertise in supplier and venue negotiation to achieve cost-effective outcomes and ROI.

• Creative problem-solving skills to secure gifts in kind and innovate fundraising activities.

• Exceptional organisational skills to handle multiple events and meet deadlines.

Application Process

As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and covering letter. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role. Please cite your preferred location.

Close date for applications: The closing date for this role is February 2nd, 2025. We encourage you to apply promptly, as interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis until the closing date.

Salary: £35,530.00 - £39,474.00

Contract: Full Time, Contract role (13 months)

Based: London based with regular travel into the office (4 days per month)

Benefits you'll LOVE:

• Flexible working. We're happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.

• 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)

• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)

• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets

• Continuous professional development opportunities.

• Industry-leading training programmes

• Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes

• Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits

• Access to Blue Light Card membership

• Subsidised Eye Care

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk

About Us

Every day of your life matters - from the first to the last. When you work for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We're a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and 12,000 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left.

Everyone knows our daffodil, but it's our warmth, creativity and care that touch lives. Here, we take the time to really get to know the people we care for and those who love them. And we do whatever it takes to give them the final days and hours they deserve.