Duration: PermanentSalary: Circa £42,000 per annumJob Level: 4Hours: 35 hours per week. Other flexible arrangements will be considered.Disclosure Level: Basic. This role involves no direct or indirect work with children.Reports to: Head of Events and ExperiencesLocation: Working from home and at 1 Westfield Avenue, London E20 1HZ.At the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK), we pull together to achieve the best possible results for children in danger around the world. We believe in an inclusive workplace and in the power of fulfilled colleagues who share the same values and goals, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children.Our work is guided by the UN Convention of the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which recognise the universality of children's rights.ABOUT THE TEAMThis ambitious team is based within the newly formed Partnerships and Public Engagement Directorate. It is a team that delivers between 30-40 events annually that is a mix of thought leadership, cultivation, high-value fundraising events, third-party partnerships and stewardship moments.We work collaboratively and collegiately with teams across the high value spectrum, as well as provide strategic and operational event support to other functions across the organisationAs well as internally produced events, this team also works with a variety of partners both reactively and proactively, supporting them in their events which raise money for UNICEF UKABOUT THE ROLEThis role will support and lead on the end- to- end delivery of the existing events programme as well as play an active part in shaping new offerings. You will need to evidence that you have delivered a broad range of events with an invited audience focus (our current offering is not mass participation or challenge events). You will have delivered highly polished engagement moments, ranging from briefings to dinners, and have had some experience of fundraising events e.g., galas and pledge dinners.In addition to event delivery, this manager role will also support on delivering our third-party strategy and aim to position UNICEF UK as the beneficiary charity of choice for event organisers, building on current partnerships with various organisations and individuals for their fundraising activity. It also actively looks for brand association opportunities that will position UNICEF UK at the centre of innovation and thought leadership. A keen eye for new business opportunities as well as excellent partnership management skills are required to build this vital income generating stream. This is a growth area for the charity already delivering year on year. You will need to be able to work proactively but also be able to pivot quickly when reactive opportunities present themselves. You will need to work in line with set KPIs in a target driven and results focused way.What we will expect you to achieve:The delivery of several events, both established and new.Creative input into innovating our products, benchmarking them externally and proactively looking for opportunities to maximise on our in-person touchpoints.Support the broader Partnerships and Public Engagement by:Proactively supporting and developing events that meet their specific audience objectives.Contributing to the annual planning and reporting process.Support in the development of annual team operational programme and strategic plans.Lead on developing and delivering UNICEF UK's Events Partnership programme. This includes managing current partners but also scoping out new partnerships that can bring financial, reputational and brand impact.Work closely with the Corporate Partnerships team to ensure event partnerships align and compliment the broader piece across corporate partnerships.Work closely with our legal team to agree and write partnership agreements. This requires someone with a good eye for detail as well as vision for the big picture.Be a champion for the team with internal stakeholders and actively explore effective ways of working to ensure collaboration and co-creation.Demonstrate and model a commitment to our shared values, behaviours and inclusive practices (known as ) in all aspects of your work.BEHAVIOURS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLSThis section contains the essential behaviours, experience, knowledge and skills needed in order to be effective and successful in this role. All criteria in this section are essential.Effective behavioursSupporter driven and mission aligned.Is committed to children and their rights and motivated to work towards achieving a world that is fit for every child.Decision makingMakes decisions with agreed parameters and is accountable for own actions. Takes time to consult with relevant stakeholders before making and communicating clear decisions and the reasons for them.CommunicationCommunicates effectively with colleagues and senior individuals to relay key messages accurately, manage expectations and push back where appropriate.Presents information clearly and confidently to a high standard.Efficiency and effectivenessManages conflicting priorities to ensure that objectives are achieved, and deadlines met.Systematically plans projects to maximise performance and cost-effectivenessAnticipates risks and puts plans in place to minimise their impact.Relevant experienceExperience of managing and supporting on the end- to- end delivery of eventsAbility to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders including managing and recruiting senior volunteers e.g. Events Advisory Group.Experience of developing new and innovative event propositions.An understanding of event delivery in the high value audience space e.g. cultivation, stewardship and fundraisingExperience of managing existing partners, stewarding them and growing the relationships.Experience of proactively sourcing new partners.
