Senior events manager (parental leave cover)

Senior Events Manager (Parental Leave Cover)

Association of Charitable Foundations

Summary

Delivering high-quality events for UK foundations. We\’re looking for an experienced and proactive senior events manager to lead the delivery of our learning and events programme for a 12-month period. This role is pivotal in ensuring excellence in how we deliver value to our members through events and learning. At the Association of Charitable Foundations (ACF), we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment where our team can thrive. We are a small, friendly team that takes a collaborative approach to work. We value work-life balance and believe in supporting our employees\’ professional development and wellbeing.

Application Deadline

06/03/2025

Job Description

About the role: You will lead our events function, working closely with colleagues across ACF and line managing a senior events officer. You will deliver a varied, high-quality events programme supporting our members’ learning and connection—both online and in-person. The successful candidate will be confident managing multiple workstreams, have a keen eye for detail, and possess a strong understanding of creating compelling delegate experiences. The focus will be on delivering three core priorities:

1. Delivering ACF’s 2025 annual conference in November and beginning planning for the 2026 event
2. Leading the planning and delivery of a varied programme of events, including three face-to-face signature events
3. Delivering and evaluating a new series of learning events aligned with member needs and feedback

Who we are looking for:

We’re seeking someone who can confidently step into the role and deliver efficiently. You will have:

• Significant experience managing a busy and varied events programme
• Experience managing large-scale in-person events
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Experience line managing or leading a small team
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• A collaborative, flexible approach with attention to process improvement and detail

Our commitment:

We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment that recognizes different perspectives, enabling us to provide excellent services. We ensure fair treatment and promote equity in physical and mental health for all. We encourage applications from disadvantaged socio-economic groups, disabled individuals, LGBTQ+ applicants, and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know—we\’re happy to support you.

Benefits:

ACF offers a range of benefits to support staff wellbeing, including 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, additional time off between Christmas and New Year, occupational sick pay, and an Employee Assistance Programme.

Location:

London, E1 (hybrid, minimum one day per week in the office)

Working from: Hybrid

Remuneration and Hours: Details to be discussed during the interview process

How to apply:

If interested, apply at Senior Events Manager – Association of Charitable Foundations . Closing date for applications: 11:59 pm on 03/06/2025.

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