Events Manager

Benefits

Hybrid Working: WFH on a Friday

Generous Holiday Entitlement: 25 days of annual leave, in addition to bank holidays.

Celebrate Your Birthday: Enjoy an extra day off if your birthday falls on a weekday (Monday to Friday).

Pension Scheme: Automatic enrolment into a pension plan with a 3% employer contribution to support your future.

Health and Wellbeing: Access to a comprehensive health care cash plan for added peace of mind.

About the Company

Our client is a Yorkshire based charity with deep roots in the community, a big heart, and a bold vision for the future. With a wealth of experience behind them, they support children and young people living at a disadvantage, not just financially, but emotionally and practically too.

More than just funding, they offer friendship, guidance, and hands on support tailored to the evolving needs of every child and family they work with. For those who join their team, it's an opportunity to be part of a passionate, committed organisation where your voice matters and your work truly makes a difference.

About the Role

We're looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Events Manager to take the lead in delivering a diverse portfolio of events from headline fundraising galas to tailored experiences for supporters and sponsors. This is a pivotal position within a small, purpose-driven team, well suited to a strategic and proactive individual who's confident managing events from concept to completion and passionate about creating impactful, engaging experiences. As Events Manager you will play a pivotal part of the growth of a worthwhile cause that is changing lives, whilst being involved with talent booking for performers and VIP appearances.

What You'll Be Doing

· Lead the end-to-end management of all events, from initial concept and planning through to delivery and evaluation.

· Talent booking for performers and VIP appearances.

· Create detailed project plans, timelines, and risk assessments to ensure every event is professionally executed.

· Manage all event logistics, including liaising with venues and suppliers, coordinating catering and AV, overseeing health & safety compliance, and ensuring all insurance requirements are met.

· Work collaboratively with fundraising and communications colleagues to align event objectives with wider organisational goals. Build and maintain strong relationships with key supporters, corporate sponsors, and service providers.

· Develop and manage event budgets, ensuring financial targets are met and resources are used effectively.

· Provide leadership and support to junior team members and volunteers involved in event delivery.

· Regularly review and assess the success of events, applying insight and learning to improve future activities.

· Represent the Charity at meetings, briefings, and events with professionalism and enthusiasm

What We're Looking For

· Significant experience as an Events Manager within the charity, nonprofit, or cultural sectors or any busy event management industry where you haver managed multiple projects

· A proven track record of successfully delivering large-scale and high-profile events

· Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities under pressure

· Confident communication and stakeholder engagement abilities - from major donors to suppliers

· A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and attention to detail

· A genuine desire to make a difference through impactful, mission-driven events

Why This Role?

If you're an experienced Events Manager looking for a role where your skills can make a real-world impact, this is a fantastic opportunity. You'll be part of a close-knit team where you can bring ideas to the table, shape the events strategy, and see the tangible results of your work.

Whether it's creating unforgettable experiences or deepening supporter relationships, you'll thrive as a hands-on Events Manager in a role that's as rewarding as it is dynamic.

Ready to take the next step? We'd love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch for more information.

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As a specialist events recruitment agency we help our clients build the most talented and diverse teams in the UK. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, embracing diversity across all intersecting dimensions, including ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, well-being, abilities, and neurodiversity. We are dedicated to ensuring a supportive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations for any reason, please do not hesitate to let us know.

Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across events, experiential and exhibitions. If this positi