Events Officer

Description

Events Officer.

Salary: c30000 plus 3333 Inner London Allowance per annum pro rata.

Location: London. (Hybrid working).

Contract: Fixed Term Contract for 6 months 35 hours per week.

Benefits:

• 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays with up to 5additional days for continuous service andoption to buy or sell leave.

• Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities.

• Flexible maternity adoption and paternity packages.

• Pension with up to 7% employer contribution with included life assurance cover.

• Staff discount portal and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15000 national retailers discounts.

Why Action for Children

Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. It is the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that when we work together we can makea huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable childrens lives.

A bit about the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join Action for Children as an Events Officer on a Fixed Term Contract. You will support the delivery of high value fundraising and stewardship events within the teams UK-wide portfolio and provide exemplary day to day support to some of Action for Childrens closest and most important supporters. It is an exciting time to join the team as they continue to expand the high-value events portfolio to help drive vital income growth.

Howyoull help to create brighter futures by

• Work with colleagues to deliver a schedule of external events that will enable the charity to achieve its vision and mission

• Work with colleagues to deliver a schedule of internal events to engage and inspire staff (i.e. staff conferences awards and webinars)

• Develop long-term relationships with high value committee members and supporters to deliver challenging income targets.

• Work with the Events Manager to deliver the annual business activity plan for the team.

• Use creative engaging methods of written and verbal communications to successfully negotiate with suppliers and external contacts.

• Work collaboratively with the Stakeholder Communications team to evaluate events and generate an ideas framework.

• Produce high quality event materials and support with the logistical planning of events.

Letstalk about you

Its an exciting time to join the high value fundraising function at Action for Children and we are looking for a collaborative energised and forward-thinking individual to join our ambitious team of fundraising professionals.

• Experience of working on a successful fundraising event or campaign.

• Experience of developing positive working relationships with supporters donors and volunteers.

• Experience of working collaboratively within an organisation.

• Experience of working with high value fundraising committees or boards.

• Experience of developing compelling fundraising materials.

• Have the ability to work flexibly independently and as an effective team member.

• Ability to build rapport motivate others and inspire commitment to the charity and the cause.

• Ability to perform under pressure to ensure the delivery of all events and fundraising activities in a safe and professional manner.

Please see the Job Description for the full list of accountabilities and requirements.

Contact: email us at quoting reference 12558.

Good toknow

ApplicationProcess

Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for thisrole.

There are five sections to complete: Personal Details CVSupportingStatement &Information Equality &DiversitySubmission&Declaration.

Diversity equality andinclusion

AtActionforChildrenwerededicatedto building a diverseinclusive and authentic workplace.

Weactivelyencourageapplicationsfrom Black Asian &MinorityEthnic and disabled candidates as they areunder-representedwithinActionforChildren. We want to takedeliberateand purposefulactionto ensure equalopportunityto all groups in society and forActionforChildren.

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Closing Date: Thursday 5th February 2026.

Interviews will be week commencing 16 th February 2026.

See below for further information about working with us:

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority