SENIOR PHILANTHROPY EVENTS MANAGER (FUNDRAISING)

£55,000 - £60,000 plus benefits
Reports to: Philanthropy Events Lead
Directorate: Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement
Contract: 12 month fixed-term contract
Hours: Full time 35 hours per week
Location: Stratford, London Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office)
Closing date: 13 February 2025 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: 27th/28th February 2025

WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?

• Significant events management experience, ideally in the context of delivering events that enable high value fundraising through relationship-building.
• Experience of leading an operational team and driving high performance, with excellent team building, influencing, motivating and delegating skills.
• Demonstrable experience of applying creative thinking to innovate and develop new opportunities.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and the ability to present complex information in an accessible format for major donors.
• Experience of setting up, analysing and evaluating activity and programmes.
• A flexible and adaptable approach to managing change and ambiguity.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve. Ability to anticipate challenges and address them quickly.
• Thorough understanding and experience of the principles of major gift fundraising and a proven aptitude for donor care, would be beneficial but isn’t essential.
  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