Are you the candidate we are looking for?
At Shaftesbury we are looking for a Senior Events Officer to take the lead in delivering a dynamic and high-profile events programme that supports our fundraising goals and strengthens relationships with key stakeholders.
We are looking for people with the passion, talent, skills and experience that all add up to a caring and community-minded workforce.
We believe that the people we support have the right to a full and flourishing life. They deserve the very best in delivery. Driven by our core values, Shaftesbury strives to be Open, Enabling, Inclusive and Courageous in all that we do.
Our disability services across adult care, children’s care and education are all focused on inclusion and support. Committed to professional, flexible and personalised care, we are passionate about going the extra mile in providing opportunities for people to thrive and live well.
About The Role
In this role, you will be responsible for planning and managing a variety of events, from sports and challenge fundraisers to special donor events and high-level engagements, including those involving HRH. You will develop and implement strategies to maximise income and engagement, ensuring every event is delivered to the highest standard. Working closely with teams across the organisation, as well as external partners, you will oversee logistics, supplier management, budgeting, and risk assessments to ensure seamless event execution.
We’re looking for someone with proven experience in planning and delivering successful fundraising or high-profile events, strong project management skills, and the ability to build relationships with key stakeholders. You’ll be confident working under pressure, have excellent attention to detail, and be comfortable using CRM systems such as Raiser’s Edge.
This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a varied events portfolio, working within a passionate and supportive team. If you’re creative, proactive, and excited about using events to drive engagement and income, we’d love to hear from you.
Hybrid working, will be required to travel into London and to service as and when appropriate.
Benefits Of Working At Shaftesbury
At Shaftesbury, we know that our workers are our greatest asset. We’re proud to have some of the best and most committed staff in the sector – and we want to attract more people like you to work with Shaftesbury. We’re now offering even more great benefits to reward the work of our wonderful staff, which is listed below:
1. We want to reward staff in a range of ways for their hard work. You can be nominated for a recognition letter from a member of the Executive Leadership Team and you may also be nominated to receive a gift voucher up to £50 for going above and beyond within your role.
2. Excellent training package provided for all staff.
3. Generous Annual Leave entitlement of 25 days + 8 days bank holiday for the first 5 years. Increasing to 28 days + 8 days bank holiday after 5 years.
4. Pension Scheme.
5. Death in service scheme.
6. Access to our employee assistance program and trained Mental Health First Aiders.
Shaftesbury is the disability charity that’s committed to enabling children, young people and adults to live a life that adds up for them.
Shaftesbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS/Access NI check.
Shaftesbury is committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and to equal opportunities therefore we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. #J-18808-Ljbffr