Job Description

Events Executive - Special

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Company: King's Trust

Contract Type:

Fixed Term 18 months

Hours:

Full Time, 35 hours per week

Closing Date:

23:59 on Sunday 27th July 2025

Salary:

26,334.00 to 32,314.00 dependent on your location, skills, knowledge and experience

Location:

South London Centre (Hybrid working - minimum of 2 days working in the office)

Interviews:

First round interviews taking place 31st July, 1st and 4th August and then second round 6th, 7th and 8th August 2025.

Join Our Team as a Special Events Executive at The King's Trust!

Are you passionate about creating unforgettable experiences? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your creativity, organisational prowess, and people skills come together to make a real impact? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!





As a

Special Events Executive

, you'll play a key role in delivering dynamic and inspiring events that fuel our mission to support young people. You'll bring your project management expertise to life, supporting and executing high-profile events with precision, innovation, and a personal touch that leaves lasting impressions.





We're looking for someone with some experience in event planning and someone who excels in building strong relationships with both internal teams and external partners. You'll be the driving force behind our events, ensuring every detail is flawless and every goal is exceeded.





If you have a sharp eye for detail, a passion for creating impactful experiences, and a drive to achieve outstanding results, this role is a fantastic next step in your career. Whether you're early in your events journey or looking to take your career to new heights, join us in making a difference for the young people we serve. We'd love to hear from you if this role sounds like something you'd love to pursue!

What happens next?

Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date.

Why do we need Events Executive - Specials?

Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people's lives and we couldn't do this without the important work of Events Executive - Specials!

Perks for working at The Trust!

Great holiday package!

30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year

Flexible working!

Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)

You can volunteer for and/or attend events

- The King's Trust Awards, Pride, active events etc.

In-house learning platform!

Develop your skills for your career and your role

Benefits platform!

Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas.

Personal development opportunities through our Networks

- KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).

Fantastic Family leave!

Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave.

Interest-free season ticket loans

The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust

Pension Scheme

Generous life assurance cover

(4 x annual salary)




For more information about our benefits,

please click here

.

Equal Opportunities

Here at The King's Trust, we're committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion and sex. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives.



We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation and sector, such as candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.



We're a Stonewall Top 100 Employer and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by KT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). For more information,

please click here

.

Safeguarding

The King's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants.





A NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:



We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!



Req ID: 3582


Location:
London, GB, SE1 8EG
Date added: 11 Jul 2025

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