Centenary Events Lead

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Centenary Events Lead to plan, execute and deliver a series of high-profile events throughout their Centenary Year.

Centenary Events Lead
Job ref: CEL
Contract: This is a fixed-term role to December 2026
Hours: This is a full-time role, but applicants interested in working part-time (four days a week) will be considered
Salary: £48,000 (London office) or £43,000 (home-based)
Location: Old Street, N1. Most office-based staff work hybrid, working part of the time in the office and part of the time at home.

About the Employer

Our client is the leading countryside charity. They want a thriving, beautiful countryside for everyone.

They believe in countryside and green spaces that are accessible to all, rich in nature and playing a crucial role in responding to the climate emergency.

About the Role

This charity is proud to be approaching their 100th year anniversary - a century of being a voice for the Countryside. As they look to celebrate this incredible milestone, they are planning a year-long programme of inspiring events, campaigns and storytelling moments that reflect on the charity's past, showcase its present, and shapes their future.

They want their events to have maximum reach and impact, build their brand and meet their Centenary objectives. This role will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end delivery of a wide range of high-profile events, including a Conference, events at the Houses of Parliament, an Awards ceremony, and a high-profile reception that will close out the Centenary year.

Main areas of responsibility - the day-to-day work

• Planning: Ensure optimum attention to detail and meticulous planning across a series of high profile events to achieve the highest standards at each event.
• End-to-End Event Management: Deliver a wide range of events including a Conference, high profile reception and Awards to the highest standard.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with all internal & external stakeholders to ensure objectives are met.
• Brand: Ensure all events reflect this Organisation's brand standards, tone, and messaging.
• Innovation: Incorporate innovative formats and technologies, as appropriate.
• Risk Management: Develop contingency plans and ensure health, safety, and legal compliance for all events.

This employer are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse charity in which everyone feels supported, valued, and always able to be themselves at work, because they recognise that a diverse and inclusive workforce is important in achieving their vision of a thriving, beautiful countryside for everyone. They therefore welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. People from ethnic minority backgrounds and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sectors. If you identify as a person of ethnic minority background and/or disabled, they are particularly interested in receiving your application.

Closing date: Midday on Thursday 10 July 2025
Interviews: 1st interviews Thursday 24 July, 2nd interviews on Tuesday 29 July.

Interested?

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This charity is an equal opportunities employer

Please note that this employer only accepts applications from candidates with the right to work in the UK for the intended duration of the appointment.

No agencies please.

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