•  Duration:        Permanent

• Hours:            35 hours per week.

• Disclosure Level: Basic. This role involves no direct or indirect work with children

• Reports to:    Head of Special Events and Stewardship

At the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK), we pull together to achieve the best possible results for children in danger around the world.  We believe in an inclusive workplace and in the power of fulfilled colleagues who share the same values and goals, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children. 

Our work is guided by the UN Convention of the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which recognise the universality of children’s rights.

 ABOUT THE TEAM 

The Special Events Team delivers a range of cross-organisational events, working closely with the Philanthropy, Corporate, Trusts & Foundations and Ambassador Relations teams. We are a small but ambitious team, tasked with raising £850,000 in income and delivering a successful stewardship strategy for donors. The events programme, therefore, contains a mix of high-value fundraising events, third-party partnerships and stewardship events.  

ABOUT THE ROLE 

The Special Events Manager will be responsible for the management and delivery of a number of events within our annual programme, including gala dinners, the Soccer Aid high-value events and cause-focused stewardship events for donors. 

This role will also take the lead on developing our third-party strategy and aim to position UNICEF UK as the beneficiary charity of choice for event organisers. 

What we will expect you to achieve 

• Lead on developing UNICEF UK’s Third-Party Events strategy and grow the number of partnerships. 

• Research potential event partnerships and present proposals to new prospects. 

• Have overall responsibility for a number of stewardship events - managing the programme, budget, staffing, guestlist, speakers, performers and catering. 

• Lead the delivery of an income-generating event for major donors during Soccer Aid week.

• Deliver specific areas of our Annual Blue Moon Gala, such as creative content, fundraising activity, budget, event production and guest communication. 

• Work with our Ambassador Relations Team to organise the attendance of Ambassadors and performers at events. 

• Work with our Legal Team to write partnership and supplier agreements. 

• Work with our Creative Team to create and produce branding materials for events 

• Demonstrate and model a commitment to our shared values, behaviours and inclusive practices (known as Our Shared Commitment) in all aspects of your work. 

BEHAVIOURS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS 

This section contains the essential behaviours, experience, knowledge and skills needed in order to be effective and successful in this role. All criteria in this section are essential. 

Effective behaviours

Supporter driven and mission aligned

·       Is committed to children and their rights and motivated to work towards achieving a world that is fit for every child.  

Decision making

·       Makes decisions with agreed parameters and is accountable for own actions. Takes time to consult with relevant stakeholders before making and communicating clear decisions and the reasons for them.

 Communication

·       Communicates effectively with colleagues and senior individuals to relay key messages accurately, manage expectations and push back where appropriate.

·       Presents information clearly and confidently to a high standard. 

Efficiency and effectiveness

• Manages conflicting priorities to ensure that objectives are achieved and deadlines met

• Systematically plans projects to maximise performance and cost-effectiveness

• Anticipates risks and puts plans in place to minimise their impact

 
Relevant experience

·       Producing and presenting event proposals

·       Leading on the delivery of a large-scale fundraising event

·       Producing the creative content for an event

·       Writing and proof-reading content, such as invitations and brochures

·       Managing budgets and negotiating with suppliers

  Specific knowledge and skills 

·       Good knowledge and understanding of event fundraising for a high-value audience