Area Events Manager

Overview

We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. We are looking for someone talented who shares our vision to create moments of joy and hope, raise vital funds, and educate by producing top-class events for the UK's largest charity. This role is Area Event Manager, part of an ambitious, bold and fun team working to bring forward the day that cancer is cured.

You will organise and deliver a variety of Cancer Research UK events, including flagship outdoor mass participation events Race for Life 5km, 10km and Pretty Muddy. You may also deliver Shine Night Walk, indoor staff and supporter conferences and engagement events, as well as virtual online events. The focus of this role is delivering events, with approximately 75% of time working from home and 25% out in the field.

Our team has raised circa £26 million so far this year through mass participation events.

• Plan and deliver Cancer Research UK events, with main delivery of outdoor mass participation events alongside staff and supporter conferences and engagement events, as well as virtual online events.
• Following processes, guidelines and deadlines; follow provided guides or processes when producing Cancer Research UK Events.
• Venue research: find and assess suitability of new venues for mass participation outdoor events and indoor events. Build strong relationships to negotiate event approval and costs.
• Suppliers: research, negotiate, book, plan, brief and ensure high standards are met. Suppliers include PA, first aid, caterers, florists, traffic management and stewards.
• Volunteers: build relationships with longstanding volunteers and recruit new volunteers. Manage volunteer welfare and experience on event day.
• Event staff: brief staff on their role and manage them throughout the event, offering feedback and coaching.
• Supporter experience: ensure events are fun and enjoyable by booking entertainment and overseeing the supporter experience.
• Event day: lead and manage your event team (staff, volunteers, suppliers) to set up the event site and course, oversee welfare of supporters and team, and address issues to ensure smooth operation.
• Post-event: gather feedback and complete post-event administrative tasks.
• Passion for events.

• People person with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships.
• Organised with the ability to multitask.
• Proactive with a can-do attitude.
• Proven problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and self-motivate.
• Ability to lead and motivate a group of people.
• Happy to work approximately 10 weekends outside in all weathers.
• Able to do a physical role – walking courses, moving some event equipment.

Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do. Bold:
Act with ambition, courage and determination. Credible:
Act with rigour and professionalism. We are looking for people who can believe in and embody these values and use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.