Campaign and Supporter Events Manager

About the role: Do you have excellent strategic insight and wish to diversify your skill set and develop a career as a Campaign and Supporter Events Manager? We are looking for a talented, enthusiastic and highly organised individual with exceptional attention to detail and strong experience of managing supporter events, engaging stakeholders and strategic planning.

What you would be doing:

The Campaign and Supporter Events Manager is responsible for designing and delivering an events strategy in support of Imperial’s campaign and overarching fundraising goals and priorities. The postholder will manage and work closely with the Campaign and Supporter Events Officer to deliver a comprehensive and varied portfolio of events which engage and inspire Imperial’s existing and prospective donors, supporters, and key stakeholders.

What we are looking for:

• Proven experience of organising complex and high-quality events with substantial budgets in the Higher Education or not for profit sector
• Experience of leading major projects from planning through delivery to assessment
• Experience of developing a strategic events programme that supports fundraising and campaign strategy
• Demonstratable experience of applying effective problem-solving techniques and innovation in special event planning and delivery
• Excellent and thorough knowledge of all elements involved in high quality event organisation, including hybrid events
• Ability and willingness to work outside normal office hours, including attendance at evening events

What we can offer you:

• The opportunity to participate in the next phase of supporter engagement and philanthropy at Imperial, as we embark on our ambitious fundraising campaign 
• Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days’ annual leave and generous pension schemes). 
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networksand resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing. 

Further Information

This is a full-time post (35 hours per week).

This is a fixed term maternity cover contract for 12 months – date to be agreed with the successful candidate.

If you require any further details about the role, please contact: Amy Webb – a.webb@imperial.ac.uk.                                                    

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