Senior Events Manager

Senior Events Manager

Salary: circa £31 -£33k dependent on skills and experience

Leeds 7, with occasional travel across Yorkshire – full UK driving licence and own car essential

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Office based Monday – Thursday – home based Friday

About the Role

Yorkshire Children’s Chairty are looking for an experienced, highly organised Events Manager to lead the planning and delivery of Yorkshire Children’s Charity’s events programme.

Reporting to the CEO, this is a key role within our team, responsible for ensuring our events – from flagship fundraising galas to intimate donor experiences – run seamlessly and achieve their full potential.

The right person will bring a strategic mindset, exceptional attention to detail, and a passion for creating meaningful experiences that inspire and engage supporters.

Key Responsibilities but not limited to:-

• Lead the end-to-end management of all events, from initial concept and planning through to delivery and evaluation.
• 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 Yorkshire Children’s Charity at meetings, briefings, and events with professionalism and enthusiasm.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 3+ years’ experience in an event management role, ideally in the charity, nonprofit, or cultural sectors.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car.
• Proven track record of delivering high-profile, complex events to a high standard.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities with efficiency and calm under pressure.
• Confident using new technologies and software, with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills – confident dealing with a wide range of audiences, from major donors to operational suppliers.
• Highly organised with an eye for detail and a commitment to excellence.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach to challenges and change.
• Passion for the mission of Yorkshire Children’s Charity and a genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of children across the region.

Desirable skills:

• Experience in sales
• Creative thinker with fresh ideas and enthusiasm for engaging audiences.
• Experience or strong interest in sporting or challenge events, such as marathons, cycling races, or large-scale fundraising challenges.

If this sounds like the perfect role for you, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply by submitting your CV and a brief covering letter explaining your suitability for the position.

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