Events Manager

We are looking to appoint an Events Manager who will be responsible for leading the events programme. This will include developing, promoting and delivering a range of events that maximise income, drives supporter engagement and raises our profile. Reporting to the Head of Communication, the Events Manager will work closely with the organisation senior stakeholders and the fundraising teams to develop a strategy for special events that drives major funder engagement, cultivates opportunities, and maximises income. You will manage event committees, nurture relationships with key individuals and positively influence their engagement and contributions to the Rainbow Trust special events and sports programme.

• Friendly, enthusiastic and socially-focused - outgoing, warm and friendly, you quickly connect with others and build effective working relationships.
• A motivating and persuasive communicator - your communication style will provide the information needed in an informal manner.
• Knowledge of the principles that underpin good customer care - you adhere to established guidelines, policies and procedures, and provide excellent customer service.
• You thrive working in a busy environment on multiple priorities simultaneously - results-oriented and a fast learner, you respond quickly to pressure and a changing environment.
• Confident use of MSOffice and some experience of using a database - you have strong attention to detail, are comfortable working with data, and produce high quality accurate work.
• Applications will be particularly welcome from those who have experience of Events- working to secure new events with an understanding of Special Events Committees and networks.
  
  Rainbow Trust Children's Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed.
  
  We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, this includes:
• Flexible working hours to balance home and working life
• Access to the Blue Light Discount Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts
• Time off in lieu
• 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays - rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 years to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time)
• Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes
• Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year
• Pension scheme (we will contribute 5% of your salary and you will contribute at least 3%)
• The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and half day Christmas shopping
• A recommend a friend recruitment referral bonus