Special Events Lead

Job title:

Special Events Lead

Company

Marie Curie Cancer Care

Job description

Job Description:Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness they’re likely to die from.We want a different society than the one we live in now. Our mission for the next five years is to close the gap in the number of people missing out on what they need at the end-of-life, through 3 ways:

• Growing and transforming our direct care and support
• Delivering more practical information and support
• Leading in shaping the end-of-life experience

This role sits within our Income, Innovation and Engagement directorate. A highly ambitious and professional team who are working to grow income and strengthen our voice across the UK, as the leading end-of-life care charity in the UK.Your role in our mission…Philanthropy & Partnerships (P&P) plays a key role in the Fundraising Division. P&P looks to identify, develop and sustain bespoke partnerships, putting our high value audience front and centre, to drive income, awareness and influence for Marie Curie’s mission. P&P is responsible for raising £11million from our most generous high-value supporters, including individuals, charitable trusts, companies, statutory sources and high-profile Special Events.We are seeking a Special Events Lead to join our forward-thinking Special Events team who as part of P&P, create, manage and deliver an impactful and effective events programme consisting of more than 10 exclusive events per year. These cumulatively raise over £2 million with an ambition to significantly grow income over the next five years. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Events Manager working in a busy, high-pressure environment, working on multiple events at different stages of planning.As a member of the Special Events fundraising team, the successful candidate will be responsible for creating, managing and delivering a portfolio of high value committee and corporate led special events. This is a key role which underpins everything that the team does to raise income, influence and awareness and supports the wider P&P vision.The ideal candidate will be a strong operational Events Manager with extensive, experience of having organised multiple high-profile events.Additional Criteria for Success:

• Demonstrable project management experience. With ability to set and monitor budgets.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work well under pressure, to prioritise activities, focus on details and meet multiple competing deadlines in a complex environment.
• Ability to influence others with communication skills – both written and verbal. Adept at building relationships with diverse teams and working collaboratively with co-workers, volunteers and donors.
• High level of IT literacy including familiarity with web search engines, plus an up-to-date knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Results orientated with a proactive attitude, positive outlook, high level of energy, enthusiasm and dedication to the mission and goals of Marie Curie.
• Line management experience (desirable)

Please see the full job descriptionContract: PermanentSalary: MCJES E £34,500 – £38,324 (+ London Allowance where applicable)Location: London/Hybrid. You will be expected to work in our office in Embassy Gardens 2-3 days a week.Application & Interview Process

• As part of your online application you will be asked for a CV and covering letter. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.
• Close date for applications: Sunday 28th July 2024
• Interviews/assessment: w/c 5th August

Benefits you’ll LOVE:

• Flexible working. We’re happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
• 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
• Continuous professional development opportunities.
• Industry-leading training programmes
• Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
• Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
• Access to Blue Light Card membership
• Subsidised Eye Care

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.We’re happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to

Expected salary

£34500 – 38324 per year

Location

London

Job date

Sun, 14 Jul 2024 06:53:52 GMT

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