Philanthropy Events Manager
£ 3 5 , 000 - £ 4 0 , 000 plus benefits
Reports to: Philanthropy Events Lead
Directorate:Strategy & Philanthropy
Contract:12 month fixed-term contract
Hours:Full time 35 hours per week
Location:Stratford, LondonOffice-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office)
Closing date: 30 March 202 5 23:55
This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found, therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment. Please let us know if there is anything about the recruitment process that you would like to discuss, in particular if there are any changes or adjustments that would make it easier for you to apply. Please contact recruitment@cancer.org.uk or 020 3469 8400 as soon as possible.
Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.
Recruitment process: Competency based interview
Interview date: 3 - 7 April 2025

WHAT WILL I BE DOING?

• End-to-end management of events, from conception and planning through to delivery and reporting ( inc Source appropriate venues , suppliers and speakers and develop ing new event concepts and content)
• Professionally and efficiently project manage the delivery of 1-2 of our high-value fundraising events per year (£100k+) maximising net income and long-term support for Cancer Research UK (CRUK).
• Work collaboratively as part of the wider Philanthropy team to lead the delivery of non-fundraising events with a focus on stewardship, engagement and cultivation of our Philanthropic supporters.
• Own the risk assessment, compliance and safety of your events and work with the legal team to ensure all suppliers are correctly contracted, minimizing and mitigating any risk to CRUK, our staff and supporters.
• Create a strong event fundraising strategy that your team can work towards. Work with team members on auction prize acquisition to help secure ‘money can’t buy’ auction prizes and create engaging fundraising moments on the night.
• Develop strong working relationships with your high-net-worth supporters (committees, sponsors, table hosts etc) and keep them informed/consulted on event progress and outcomes as needed. Work with them and their networks to align their event wishes with our event and wider philanthropy objectives .
• Closely track and review all income and expenditure performance through internal processes

What are we looking for ?

• Previous experience working in an Event/Project Manager level role (ideally for high value audiences)
• A sound knowledge of the ‘on the night’ fundraising mechanisms (auctions, raffle, pledge etc) of special events
• Experience in managing complex events or projects with multiple stakeholders on time and within budget
• Experience of creating engaging and impactful event content an materials such as sponsorship proposals, speeches, event programmes and briefing documents
• Ability to negotiate and secure best possible value for the charity
• Ability to prioritise own workload and that of a project team
• Excellent people and interpersonal skills – confident working with and influencing stakeholders of all levels, including celebrities and their management teams
• Ability to problem solve, work under pressure and manage a busy workload to meet agreed deadlines
• A bility to be resilient under challenging circumstances

Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do .
Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination
Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism
Human : Act to have a positive impact on people
Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively
We’re looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.
If you’re interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we’d still love to hear from you.

Please refer the Job description for details