Senior Events Officer

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 8 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Senior Events Officer.

Salary:c36000 plus 3333 Inner London Allowance per annum.

Location:London. (Hybrid working).

Contract:Fixed Term Contract for 6 months 35 hours per week.

Benefits:

29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays with up to 5additional days for continuous service andoption to buy or sell leave.
Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities.
Flexible maternity adoption and paternity packages.
Pension with up to 7% employer contribution with included life assurance cover.
Staff discount portal and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15000 national retailers discounts.

Why Action for Children

Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. It is the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that when we work together we can makea huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable childrens lives.

A bit about the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join Action for Children as a Senior Events Officer on a Fixed Term Contract. Youwill both lead and support the delivery of high value fundraising and stewardship events within the teams UK-wide portfolio and provide exemplary day to day support to some of Action for Childrens closest and most important supporters. It is an exciting time to join the team as they continue to expand the high-value events portfolio to help drive vital income growth.

Howyoull help to create brighter futures by

Manage and deliver events within the team portfolio ensuring they are delivered to a high standard to budget and leading to successful outcomes being achieved.
Build and manage day to day relationships with high value volunteer board and committee members.
Take responsibility for accurate financial management of events reporting and contingency planning.
Prepare reports and evaluations sharing recommendations and providing regular progress updates against objectives.
Use creative and engaging methods of written and verbal communications to successfully negotiate to achieve positive outcomes ensuring clear fundraising messaging and alignment with brand and campaign messaging.
Manage relationships with external suppliers and agencies to develop relationships negotiate costs and contracts to support a strong ROI on events.

Letstalk about you

Its an exciting time to join the high value fundraising function at Action for Children and we are looking for a collaborative energised and forward-thinking individual to join our ambitious team of fundraising professionals.

Essential experience of working on a range of successful fundraising engagement and stewardship events.
Experience of developing positive working relationships with staff supporters donors and volunteers.
Experience of managing relationships and stewardship with high value fundraising committees or boards.
Experience of developing compelling fundraising and/or engagement materials.
Willingness to work flexible and unsocial hours including evenings/weekends as and when required.
Be willing and able to travel throughout the UK. This role will predominantly deliver events in and around the South of England however there may be a requirement to travel more broadly as the high value events portfolio grows.
Hold a valid driving license or be open to using suitable methods of transport to enable the duties of the role to be conducted.

Please see the Job Description for the full list of accountabilities and requirements.

Contact:David Simpson on or email us atquoting reference 12395.

Good toknow

ApplicationProcess

Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for thisrole.

There are five sections to complete: Personal Details CVSupportingStatement &Information Equality &DiversitySubmission&Declaration.

Diversity equality andinclusion

AtActionforChildrenwerededicatedto building a diverseinclusive and authentic workplace.

Weactivelyencourageapplicationsfrom Black Asian &MinorityEthnic and disabled candidates as they areunder-representedwithinActionforChildren. We want to takedeliberateand purposefulactionto ensure equalopportunityto all groups in society and forActionforChildren.

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Closing Date: Monday 5th January 2026.

Interviews will be week commencing 12thJanuary 2026.

Job Description

See below for further information about working with us:

Action for Children Employee Benefits

AfC Commitment Statement

Required Experience:

Senior IC

DescriptionSenior Events Officer.Salary:c36000 plus 3333 Inner London Allowance per annum.Location:London. (Hybrid working).Contract:Fixed Term Contract for 6 months 35 hours per week.Benefits:29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays with up to 5additional days for continuous service andoption to buy...