Owned Events Lead
Salary : £37,000 to £41,000 per annum
Location : London-based, hybrid (2 days a week in the office, 3 from home)
Contract : Permanent, full-time
Shape the future of fundraising events
Guy’s & St Thomas’ Foundation is looking for an Owned Events Lead to grow and deliver a portfolio of in-house fundraising events. From well-loved challenges like the St Thomas’ Abseil to supporter favourites such as Steps for Evelina, you’ll create memorable experiences that inspire people to give and get involved.
This is a great role if you enjoy being hands-on with events. You'll be planning, organising, working with suppliers, making sure everything runs smoothly on the day, while also bringing new ideas to life. With space to develop new fundraising events over the coming years, you’ll have the chance to shape how we connect with supporters and raise vital income.
What you’ll be doing
- Organising and delivering a range of fundraising events, both live and virtual
- Taking responsibility for logistics, safety, suppliers and everything that makes an event work
- Growing supporter-led events like Steps for Evelina and trying out new ways to engage people online
- Working closely with colleagues across fundraising, digital and communications to bring events to life
- Looking after event budgets and keeping track of performance
- Creating supporter journeys that keep people engaged before, during and after events
- Gathering feedback and learning from each event to make the next one even better
What we’re looking for
Experience of running fundraising or public-facing events from planning to deliveryConfident managing suppliers, venues and event logisticsKnowledge of virtual fundraising and digital campaigns such as paid social or online sign-upsSomeone who enjoys working with others and building positive relationships across teams and agenciesStrong organisational skills and the ability to juggle different projects at onceCalm and reliable under pressure, with an eye for detail and a focus on supporter experienceCreative and enthusiastic about trying new ideas and building things from scratchWhy join us
Be part of a welcoming and ambitious fundraising team raising money for Guy’s, St Thomas’ and Evelina London hospitalsJoin a charity that is investing in new ideas and innovationWork in a friendly, supportive culture with regular socials and team offsitesEnjoy excellent benefits including 27–30 days’ annual leave, 6% employee / 12% employer pension, £800 annual learning budget, £200 wellbeing budget, enhanced health plan, sabbaticals, hybrid working and moreThis is your chance to take ownership of exciting, high-profile fundraising events and make a real difference to the work of three world-leading hospitals.