Events Officer (FTC)

Marie Curie is the UK's leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness they’re likely to die from.

We have two exciting opportunities to join our National Events Fundraising Team. This team looks after all our fundraising events from Supporter-Led and Virtual Challenges to the London Marathon and Swimathon. The team provides a wide range of activities that our supporters can engage with. We are a passionate, fun and inclusive team based across the UK. We offer the chance to work in a creative and innovative team where you will join our mission to deliver an unrivalled supporter experience while increasing participation and income.

As an Events Officer, you will play a crucial role in delivering successful fundraising products that enhance supporter experience and increase participation and income. You will be responsible for implementing strategies and plans for various products, managing budgets, and ensuring the achievement of income and recruitment targets. Your efforts will directly impact our ability to support our mission and goals.

Main responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Events Product Lead to create and implement product strategies that deliver income and achieve team goals.
• Act as the single point of contact for all matters related to specific products, providing thorough briefing documents, advice, and support to other teams.
• Maximise fundraising potential by planning activities based on market and audience insights.
• Monitor income and expenditure, maintain accurate records, and produce statistics to analyse performance.
• Deliver agreed marketing and stewardship plans for products.
• Ensure effective and efficient procedures for supporter interactions, including enquiry, registration, fundraising support, banking, and thanking.
• Support the evaluation of products and assess the efficiency of marketing channels and overall performance.

Key Criteria:

• Previous experience in fundraising, marketing campaigns, and event management (ideally sport or running events).
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills with the ability to build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail.
• Goal-oriented with the ability to use initiative and work independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience in accurate database management.
• Enthusiasm and dedication to the mission and goals of Marie Curie.

Application & Interview Process:

• As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and Cover Letter. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.
• Close date for applications: April 21st, 2025

Salary: £26,370 - 29,297 per annum (+ £3,500 London Weighting Allowance if applicable)

Contract: Fixed-term (12 months), full-time (35 hours per week)

Based: Hybrid. Home-based and Embassy Gardens office in London (flexible visits). Occasional travel is required to attend Marie Curie’s events.

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

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one. We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.