Events and Experiences Lead in England

Overview

Events and Experiences Lead — Permanent position, Part home/Part office (London) based , with UNICEF UK.

UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We get things done and work to create a safe world for children. This role is to lead the Events and Experiences Team and deliver an engaging programme of in-person touch-points that steward existing partners and reach new audiences to inspire support for UNICEF’s work.

The postholder will directly manage two members of the Events & Experiences team and should have a solid understanding of creating and maintaining income-generating partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Events and Experiences Team and deliver an exciting programme of in-person touch-points that engage targeted audiences to steward partners and attract new supporters.
• Manage two team members directly, nurturing talent and leading by example.
• Develop and maintain income-generating partnerships where applicable.
• Deliver income and end-to-end large event management, with innovative in-person engagement offerings that deepen donor/supporter engagement.
• Work effectively in a large, complex organisation, delivering across multiple projects and events; adopt an innovative, creative, collaborative approach.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Experience delivering income and end-to-end large event management.
• Proven ability to innovate in-person engagement offerings and deepen donor/supporter engagement.
• Evidence of working in large, complex organisations across multiple projects and events.
• Creative, collaborative, and able to work in a team environment.

Application details

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Closing date: 9am, Wednesday 7 January 2026

First Round Interview Date: Thursday 15 January 2026

What we offer

• Excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools).
• Outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to excel in your role.
• Open-plan office space and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
• Open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values and are motivated to improve children’s lives.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome applications from candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity or reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and disabled candidates to increase representation at this level. A criminal records check is required for the successful candidate, but a prior record does not necessarily bar employment depending on the role and offences.

We only accept online applications. If you require support in completing the online form or an application in an alternative format, please contact Supporter Care on during office hours.

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