Events & Engagement Manager
2 days ago
Oxford
Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a national charity to recruit for Events and Engagement Manager in order to lead the planning and delivery of a busy calendar of high profile public facing events across England and Wales, including sector conferences, major shows, and regional engagement activities. You'll also oversee the development and rollout of a new Ambassador programme, as well as the deployment of volunteers to ensure consistent and values led representation at events. Managing a small, high performing team, you’ll be instrumental in strengthening the organisation’s visibility, reach and relationships across a wide range of audiences. This role requires a blend of strategic oversight and hands on delivery, with plenty of variety, autonomy, and scope to make a difference. As Events and Engagement Manager. you will: • Develop and implement a national events strategy that reflects organisational priorities., • Create and manage a comprehensive events calendar across regional and national platforms., • Work closely with internal teams to ensure alignment with strategic goals and brand identity., • Lead the design and national rollout of a new Ambassador programme., • Oversee logistics and delivery for flagship events, including agricultural shows, outreach events, and ambassador engagements., • Manage end-to-end planning: stand design, staffing, promotional materials, risk management, accessibility, and evaluation., • Line manage two Events & Marketing Coordinators, supporting performance, development, and effective delegation., • Foster a collaborative team environment with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation., • Liaise with Communications, Fundraising, External Affairs and Volunteering teams to ensure event activity supports broader engagement goals., • Support content development for print, digital and social media channels, working with the Communications team., • Identify and share compelling stories and insights arising from events., • Experience in events management, including a strategic leadership role., • Proven track record of delivering high profile, public facing events (e.g. exhibitions, trade shows, outreach campaigns)., • Line management experience, including oversight of volunteers and ambassadors., • Excellent project management skills, with meticulous attention to detail., • Skilled communicator and relationship builder., • Understanding of safeguarding, health & safety, and regulatory requirements., • Proficiency in Welsh (spoken and/or written)., • Familiarity with CRM systems (preferably Microsoft Dynamics). Location: Minimum three days per week in Oxford Contract: Permanent Closing date: on rolling basis Interview: TBC Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP! As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.