Events Manager Yorkshire Children’s Charity HQ Leeds 7 (occasional travel across Yorkshire) Salary: £28,000-£33,000 per annum dependent on skills and experience Full-time, Permanent Office based Monday – Thursday – home based Friday Are you an experienced, highly organised events professional looking for a new challenge with real purpose and the opportunity for quick progression? Yorkshire Children’s Charity are looking for 2 talented Event Executives to lead the planning and delivery of their diverse events programme. This is not your average event planner role, we are looking for someone with strong commercial acumen who understands

how to design and deliver exceptional events that achieve results. We are a commercially minded charity- run like a business, dynamic, and process-driven and we’re looking for someone who shares our ambition to make every event a success while changing children’s lives across Yorkshire. You will work alongside the Head of Events and you will be responsible for the end-to-end management of a varied portfolio of events, from flagship fundraising galas and corporate partnerships to intimate donor experiences. You’ll bring great ideas to the

table, plan them meticulously, and ensure flawless delivery. The charity hope to grow the successful candidates over the period of 12 months with the view to offering progression to Event Manager. Your key responsibilities will include:

Leading the entire event cycle, from initial concept and planning to delivery and post-event evaluation.Creating detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, and risk assessments.Managing all event logistics - venues, suppliers, catering, AV, health and safety compliance, insurance.Collaborating closely with fundraising and communications teams to align events with wider organisational goals.Building strong, professional relationships with donors, sponsors, suppliers, and partners.Managing budgets to ensure events are delivered on time and within financial targets.Supporting and providing leadership to junior colleagues and volunteers.Continuously reviewing and improving the event programme, applying learning from each project. The ideal candidate

Minimum 2yrs experience in events management, ideally within the charity, nonprofit, or commercial sectors.Proven track record delivering high-profile, complex events to a consistently high standard.Strong project management and organisational skills, able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.Confident, professional communicator able to engage with a wide range of stakeholders.Creative and solutions-focused, with a proactive approach to overcoming challenges.Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to delivering outstanding experiences.Passion for the mission of Yorkshire Children’s Charity and a genuine desire to make a positive difference. You will be part of a friendly, passionate, and ambitious team working to transform the lives of children across Yorkshire. You will have the freedom to bring your own ideas and expertise, knowing your work will directly help us raise vital funds and build

lasting relationships with supporters. 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. INDHS