Special Events Manager

Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity, dedicated to ensuring that everyone facing the end of life has access to the care, support, and dignity they deserve. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK and the only organisation to operate across all four nations. Through our network of community nursing, hospice care, and comprehensive information and support, we are here for people and families when they need us most.

Job Description

Your Role in Our Vision

We’re looking for a commercially minded Special Events Manager to lead, grow and innovate across our highprofile events portfolio including our flagship Brain Game. As part of our awardwinning Philanthropy & Partnerships team, you’ll help deliver more than 10 exclusive events each year, raising vital income and creating exceptional supporter experiences.

We’re looking for a passionate and driven Special Events Manager to lead the delivery of a high-impact events portfolio that raises vital funds and creates memorable supporter experiences.

You’ll take ownership of a diverse programme of events from flagship, high-profile fundraising moments to innovative new initiatives working closely with internal teams, committees and supporters to maximise income and engagement.

At the heart of the role is the delivery of a core programme of flagship events each year, alongside a varied calendar of company-led events. You’ll manage the full event lifecycle, ensuring every experience is delivered to a high standard and achieves strong commercial and engagement outcomes.

Your Impact

• Generate significant income to support Marie Curie’s vital work (c. £2m+ across events portfolio)
• Deliver a portfolio of high-value fundraising events from concept through to execution
• Manage and track event budgets, ensuring strong return on investment
• Develop and drive income through sponsorship, auctions, and donor engagement
• Build and maintain relationships with event committees, corporates, and key stakeholders
• Lead the end-to-end event experience, ensuring high-quality delivery
• Collaborate across teams to maximise fundraising opportunities and reach
• Research and develop new event ideas and partnerships
• Negotiate with venues and suppliers to achieve best value
• Recruit, brief and manage volunteers supporting events
• Deliver flagship annual events alongside a programme of corporate and third-party events

Key Criteria

• Has experience delivering events, fundraising initiatives, or complex projects
• Can manage multiple events and priorities simultaneously
• Is confident managing budgets and driving income performance
• Has excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Has experience working with senior stakeholders, committees, or volunteers
• Is highly organised, proactive, and detail-focused
• Is confident using tools such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Application & Interview Process

• Close date for applications: Sunday 27th September 2026

Salary

£38,007 - £42,230 per annum, pro rata to £26,604.90 - £29,561.00 for 24.5 hours per week. (Eligible employees may receive up to £3,500 per annum pro rata, where applicable).

Contract

Part-time fixed-term MAT Cover (12 months) 24.5 hours per week, with flexibility to agree a working pattern that works for both you and the team.

Based

Hybrid role in London with 2 days in the office per week

Benefits you’ll LOVE

• Flexible working. We’re happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
• 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
• Continuous professional development opportunities.
• Industry-leading training programmes
• Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
• Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
• Access to Blue Light Card membership
• Subsidised Eye Care

At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone — staff and volunteers alike — supportive, inclusive and rewarding. We take stringent steps to ensure that anyone who joins our organisation are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share.

We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings. We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support, please contact us at recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk.

Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and in return, we ask that your application authentically reflects you — your experience, perspective and voice.