Job Description
Job description
Event Manager (November 2026 – November 2026 FTC) Are you an experienced Events Manager with a passion for fundraising in an innovative environment? Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity is hiring for an Events Manager to join our Special Events Team. This position is a 12 month fixed-term contract. The salary for this position is £35,637 pro rata. As an Events Manager you will be responsible for:
• Full management of event logistics.
• Managing event budgets.
• Working with and managing high level supporters and committees to develop events income.
• Day to day management of project team members.
• Contribute to the Special Events team business planning process. What we’re looking for:
• Previous experience working at Event Manager level, ideally within a charity environment.
• Experience working on complex events with significant income targets.
• Experience managing relationships with high-net-worth individuals.
• Budget management experience.
• Strong influencing skills.
• Stakeholder management experience.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. About the Team The Special Events team manages a comprehensive and diverse programme of 40-50 events per year to raise funds, raise awareness and support the work of the hospital. The team produce many of the charity flagship events, as well as a range of enrichment events for the patients at the hospital. The team also act as an event agency for the rest of the charity by assisting with their event needs such as drinks receptions and stewardship events.How to apply Please click on the apply button in the top right hand corner where you will be taken to a short application form to complete. You are encouraged to include a cover letter with your application and should refer to the ‘Gosh Charity Pack’ on the Careers Page of our website before you apply. Closing Date: 12th September 2026What we can offer you
• 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• A flexible approach to working arrangements.
• Access to our enhanced pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Access to various health and wellbeing schemes, including the employee assistance programme. About The Charity Every day brings new challenges at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH). Every day, over 750 seriously ill children from across the UK arrive for life-changing treatments. Every day, young lives hang in the balance as patients, families and staff battle the most complex illnesses. And every day, the brightest minds come together to achieve pioneering medical breakthroughs that change the lives of thousands of children – and change the world. This extraordinary hospital has always depended on charitable support to give seriously ill children the best chance to fulfil their potential. Without donations, Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity can’t help fund ground-breaking research, advanced equipment, child and family support services, and the rebuilding and refurbishment of wards and medical facilities. Our staff help to raise these vital funds for the hospital. A better future for seriously illchildren starts with you. Along with being awarded the ‘Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026’, we were delighted to be recently awarded the Charity Times Fundraising Team of the Year 2026.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
A more diverse workforce will enable us to deliver even more impact and we particularly encourage applications from communities which are under-represented in the charity. This includes people from ethnically diverse backgrounds, disabled people or those with long-term conditions, LGBTQ+ communities, and those from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds. Further information on our EDI strategy can be found on our website.As a Level 2 Disability Confident Committed Employer we are more than happy to make reasonable adjustments wherever possible throughout the recruitment process. Applications will be reviewed on an on-going basis and we reserve the right to close the role prior to the closing date, should a suitable applicant be found. Therefore, you are encouraged to apply right away, to avoid disappointment. REf-216 23+
Event Manager (November 2026 – November 2026 FTC) Are you an experienced Events Manager with a passion for fundraising in an innovative environment? Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity is hiring for an Events Manager to join our Special Events Team. This position is a 12 month fixed-term contract. The salary for this position is £35,637 pro rata. As an Events Manager you will be responsible for:
• Full management of event logistics.
• Managing event budgets.
• Working with and managing high level supporters and committees to develop events income.
• Day to day management of project team members.
• Contribute to the Special Events team business planning process. What we’re looking for:
• Previous experience working at Event Manager level, ideally within a charity environment.
• Experience working on complex events with significant income targets.
• Experience managing relationships with high-net-worth individuals.
• Budget management experience.
• Strong influencing skills.
• Stakeholder management experience.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. About the Team The Special Events team manages a comprehensive and diverse programme of 40-50 events per year to raise funds, raise awareness and support the work of the hospital. The team produce many of the charity flagship events, as well as a range of enrichment events for the patients at the hospital. The team also act as an event agency for the rest of the charity by assisting with their event needs such as drinks receptions and stewardship events.How to apply Please click on the apply button in the top right hand corner where you will be taken to a short application form to complete. You are encouraged to include a cover letter with your application and should refer to the ‘Gosh Charity Pack’ on the Careers Page of our website before you apply. Closing Date: 12th September 2026What we can offer you
• 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• A flexible approach to working arrangements.
• Access to our enhanced pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Access to various health and wellbeing schemes, including the employee assistance programme. About The Charity Every day brings new challenges at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH). Every day, over 750 seriously ill children from across the UK arrive for life-changing treatments. Every day, young lives hang in the balance as patients, families and staff battle the most complex illnesses. And every day, the brightest minds come together to achieve pioneering medical breakthroughs that change the lives of thousands of children – and change the world. This extraordinary hospital has always depended on charitable support to give seriously ill children the best chance to fulfil their potential. Without donations, Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity can’t help fund ground-breaking research, advanced equipment, child and family support services, and the rebuilding and refurbishment of wards and medical facilities. Our staff help to raise these vital funds for the hospital. A better future for seriously illchildren starts with you. Along with being awarded the ‘Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026’, we were delighted to be recently awarded the Charity Times Fundraising Team of the Year 2026.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
A more diverse workforce will enable us to deliver even more impact and we particularly encourage applications from communities which are under-represented in the charity. This includes people from ethnically diverse backgrounds, disabled people or those with long-term conditions, LGBTQ+ communities, and those from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds. Further information on our EDI strategy can be found on our website.As a Level 2 Disability Confident Committed Employer we are more than happy to make reasonable adjustments wherever possible throughout the recruitment process. Applications will be reviewed on an on-going basis and we reserve the right to close the role prior to the closing date, should a suitable applicant be found. Therefore, you are encouraged to apply right away, to avoid disappointment. REf-216 23+
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Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Events Manager position is now open for candidates interested in the Event Management Jobs sector. This role in London offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Event Management Jobs is a plus.
