Events Officer

Role Description

Events Officer.

Salary: c £30,000 plus £3,333 Inner London Allowance per annum pro rata.

Location: London. (Hybrid working).

Contract: Fixed Term Contract for 6 months, 35 hours per week.

29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays, with up to 5 additional days for continuous service and option to buy or sell leave.

Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities.

Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages.

Pension with up to 7% employer contribution with included life assurance cover.

Staff discount portal and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 national retailer's discounts.

Why Action for Children?

Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. It is the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that, when we work together, we can makea huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable children's lives.

A bit about the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join Action for Children as an Events Officer on a Fixed Term Contract. You will support the delivery of high value fundraising and stewardship events within the team's UK-wide portfolio and provide exemplary day to day support to some of Action for Children's closest and most important supporters. It is an exciting time to join the team as they continue to expand the high-value events portfolio, to help drive vital income growth.

How you'll help to create brighter futures by

Work with colleagues to deliver a schedule of external events that will enable the charity to achieve its vision and mission

Work with colleagues to deliver a schedule of internal events to engage and inspire staff (i.e., staff conferences, awards and webinars),

Develop long-term relationships with high value committee members and supporters to deliver challenging income targets.

Work with the Events Manager to deliver the annual business activity plan for the team.

Use creative, engaging methods of written and verbal communications to successfully negotiate with suppliers and external contacts.

Work collaboratively with the Stakeholder Communications team to evaluate events and generate an ideas framework.

• Produce high quality event materials and support with the logistical planning of events.

Let’s talk about you

It's an exciting time to join the high value fundraising function at Action for Children, and we are looking for a collaborative, energised and forward-thinking individual to join our ambitious team of fundraising professionals.

Experience of working on a successful fundraising event or campaign.

Experience of developing positive working relationships with supporters, donors and volunteers.

Experience of working collaboratively within an organisation.

Experience of working with high value fundraising committees or boards.

Experience of developing compelling fundraising materials.

Have the ability to work flexibly, independently and as an effective team member.

Ability to build rapport, motivate others and inspire commitment to the charity and the cause.

Ability to perform under pressure to ensure the delivery of all events and fundraising activities in a safe and professional manner.

Please see the Job Description for the full list of accountabilities and requirements.

Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

There are five sections to complete:
Personal Details, CV, Supporting Statement & Information, Equality & Diversity, Submission & Declaration.

Diversity, equality, and inclusion

At Action for Children, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.

We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates as they are under-represented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society and for Action for Children.

Want to know more about Action for Children?

Closing Date:
Thursday 5th February 2026.

Interviews will be week commencing 16th February 2026.

See below for further information about working with us: