Job Description

Are you passionate about helping children and making a positive impact on their lives? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you. Our client, a growing Leeds based charity, is seeking a dedicated Events Manager to join their team.

The Role:

As the Events Manager, you will play a vital role in organizing and executing impactful events. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing on-the-day support at all Yorkshire events.
• Taking delegated responsibility for a percentage of the charity\'s fundraising events.
• Planning and assisting in the delivery of events from concept to execution.
• Providing general administrative support to the team.
• Gathering quotes from event suppliers.
• Overseeing event guest information and database upkeep.
• Creating financial documents and managing event budgets.
• Assisting at off-site events as briefed.
• Managing the development and delivery of events-related marketing and social media campaigns.
• Researching and creating copy for event publications and promotional materials.
• Coordinating volunteer recruitment and training for large events.
• Coordinating pre-event and post-event prize coordination.
• Providing support to committees by organizing planning meetings and producing minutes.
• Contributing ideas and initiatives for the growth and development of the charity.

Person Specification:

To excel in this role, you should possess the following qualities:

• Minimum two years of experience in the events industry.
• Drive, ambition, and a strong sense of initiative.
• A willingness to learn and take on additional responsibilities.
• A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent spelling and grammar.
• Excellent customer service skills with a polite and helpful manner.
• Effective communication skills with various stakeholders.
• Ability to multitask and meet key deadlines.
• A team player mindset.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and ambitious organization, where you will gain valuable experience and manage meaningful projects. If you are ready to embrace the challenges and rewards of the events industry while working for a worthy cause, we encourage you to apply.

Please note that if you have not been contacted within 7 days, you have been unsuccessful.

Lucy Walker Recruitment