Special Events Assistant
Special Events Assistant
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Job Description
Join Us in Making a Difference at Marie Curie
Marie Curie is the UKs 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.
Your Role in Our Vision
Were seeking an enthusiasticSpecial Events Assistantto help deliver a portfolio of high-profile UK events that raise over 2 million annually and were aiming even higher! This is a fantasticentry-level rolein event management and fundraising offering training development and a real chance to make an impact.
In this fast-paced role youll manage multiple events from high-value galas to corporate-led initiatives creating and delivering impactful experiences.
This is more than event planningits 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 Assistant
- Provide admin and financial support to deliver successful events.
- Manage donor experiences and help secure auction and raffle prizes.
- Write engaging event content and marketing copy.
- Build relationships with volunteers supporters and stakeholders.
- Keep key data and event records up to date.
- Help manage event logistics stock and suppliers.
- Be part of the action at events from planning to delivery!
- Actively committed to Marie Curies values role models behaviours with authenticity and purpose.
- Managing multiple share inboxes
What youll need
- Excellent written and oral communication skills confidence in dealing with people at all levels demonstrating professionalism and diplomacy.
- Ability to prioritise and plan own workload and competing demands.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- IT literacy including familiarity with web search engines plus an up-to-date knowledge of Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint and Teams
- Strong interpersonal skills and relationship building abilities with the personality to work
Full job description here
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.
Close date for applications:The closing date for this role is Thursday 10th July 2025. We encourage you to apply promptly as interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis until the closing date.
Salary:22222 - 24 350
Contract:Full time Fixed Term Contract 12 Months
Based:Marie Curie Glasgow Hospice
Benefits youll LOVE:
- Flexible 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.
Were happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to
Employment Type
Full-Time
