Senior Event Manager

Senior Event Manager
Wings for Life
50k-52k
Full-time permanent
Hybrid: 2 days at Red Bull UKs London offices with some flexibility for home working

Charity People are delighted to be partnering with Wings for Life to recruit their next Senior Event Manager.

Join Wings for Life and take the lead in shaping one of the most exciting and impactful event portfolios in the charity sector.You will drive the strategy growth and delivery of a diverse programme of premium fundraising events mass participation experiences and high-profile partnerships that inspire supporters engage world-class brands and generate vital funds to find a cure for spinal cord injury.

Your portfolio will span exclusive owned fundraising events such asMikeys Mountain Miles our skiing fundraiser with Mike Tindal MBE;The Clay Day a premium sporting and hospitality experience with our Formula 1 partners; and two established golf events including an owned eventGourmet Golfand a supporter-led initiative. You will also play a central role in maximising opportunities through major third-party events and partnerships including theWings for Life World Run theLondon Marathon 2027 and high-profileRed Bull events.

This is more than event management. It is an opportunity to identify new opportunities develop innovative event concepts and create unforgettable supporter experiences that stand out in a crowded fundraising landscape. Working closely with senior leadership ambassadors partners and supporters you will combine creativity commercial acumen and flawless execution to grow income build awareness and strengthen Wings for Lifes position as a leading charity brand. Whether enhancing existing events or creating entirely new experiences within and beyond the Red Bull universe you will play a pivotal role in delivering ambitious growth and lasting impact.

What Were Looking For

Were seeking an ambitious creative and highly organised event leader who thrives on turning great ideas into exceptional experiences. You will have a proven track record of delivering high-quality events achieving ambitious commercial and fundraising targets and building strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. Equally comfortable developing strategy and rolling up your sleeves to deliver flawless event execution you will bring the energy entrepreneurial mindset and attention to detail needed to drive growth across our events portfolio.

As a manager you will lead and develop ourEvent & Fundraising Specialist providing coaching support and professional development while fostering a collaborative high-performing culture. You will also play an active role in supporting our individual fundraising programme and championing a one team approach across the organisation.

Success in this role will require strong commercial awareness budget management expertise and the confidence to negotiate influence and present to senior stakeholders partners and Board members. You will be adept at managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a relentless focus on delivering outstanding supporter experiences and maximising return on investment.

Experience working with premium brands VIP audiences luxury hospitality or high-end events would be advantageous as would a passion for identifying new opportunities creating innovative event concepts and challenging conventional thinking. Above all you will be a solutions-focused self-starter with exceptional relationship-building skills a genuine passion for our mission and the drive to help Wings for Life achieve extraordinary impact.

We value experience talent and results over formal qualifications. If you have the vision energy and expertise to grow one of the most exciting event portfolios in the charity sector wed love to hear from you.

Wings for Life have one sole mission: to find a cure for spinal cord injury. As the charity partner of Red Bull 100% of our fundraising goes directly to scientific research as they cover all our costs.

To Apply

Charity People are managing the recruitment process on behalf of Wings for Life. Please share a copy of your CV with Philippa in the first instance. If your profile fits what were looking for well be in touch with the full job description and lots more details.

Closing date: midday on Mon 7 Sept

Charity People is a forward-thinking inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching organisational needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background including age disability gender gender identity marriage and civil partnership pregnancy and maternity race religion or belief or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe greater diversity leads to greater impact for the organisations we work with.