{"id":932019,"url":"https://alion.io/job/mariecurie-special-events-manager","title":"Special Events Manager","company":{"id":678311,"name":"Marie Curie","domain":"mariecurie.org.uk","url":"https://alion.io/company/mariecurie","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"SmartRecruiters","truth_index":null},"role":"Marketing","role_family":"Marketing","seniority":null,"employment_type":"part_time","work_mode":"hybrid","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["London, United Kingdom"],"countries":["GB"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":26604,"max":29561,"currency":"GBP","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":39090},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-15T11:36:59Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-15","last_verified_at":"2026-09-24T21:11:38Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":9,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":9},"description":"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.\n Your Role in Our Vision\nWe’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.\nWe’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.\nYou’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.\nAt 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.\nYour Impact:\nGenerate significant income to support Marie Curie’s vital work (c. £2m+ across events portfolio)\nDeliver a portfolio of high-value fundraising events from concept through to execution\nManage and track event budgets, ensuring strong return on investment\nDevelop and drive income through sponsorship, auctions, and donor engagement\nBuild and maintain relationships with event committees, corporates, and key stakeholders\nLead the end-to-end event experience, ensuring high-quality delivery\nCollaborate across teams to maximise fundraising opportunities and reach\nResearch and develop new event ideas and partnerships\nNegotiate with venues and suppliers to achieve best value\nRecruit, brief and manage volunteers supporting events\nDeliver flagship annual events alongside a programme of corporate and third-party events\nKey Criteria:\nHas experience delivering events, fundraising initiatives, or complex projects\nCan manage multiple events and priorities simultaneously\nIs confident managing budgets and driving income performance\nHas excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills\nHas experience working with senior stakeholders, committees, or volunteers\nIs highly organised, proactive, and detail-focused\nIs confident using tools such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint\nPlease see the full job description here\n Application & Interview Process\nAs part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and supplementary details. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.\nClose date for applications: Sunday 27th September 2026\nWe encourage early applications as we may close the job advert sooner after receiving a sufficient number of applications.\nSalary: £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).\nContract: 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.\nBased: Hybrid role in London with 2 days in the office per week\nBenefits you’ll LOVE:\nFlexible working. We’re happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.\n25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)\nMarie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)\nLoan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets\nContinuous professional development opportunities.\nIndustry-leading training programmes\nWellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes\nEnhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits\nAccess to Blue Light Card membership\nSubsidised Eye Care\nAt 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.\nWe 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.\nWe are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. 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