Events Manager

About Compassion UK

At the heart of Compassion’s ministry is a relentless passion to act on our faith and empower every child left vulnerable by poverty: a purpose embodied in the phrase “Releasing children from poverty in Jesus’ name”. Our work is Christ centred, child focused, and church based. You can read more about these principles and our history on our website.

About the role

As Events Manager, you’ll work within our Events & Advocacy team to build long-lasting, meaningful relationships with ambassadors, event organisers, and partners. You’ll take ownership of high-impact events, ensuring every detail reflects world-class excellence and aligns with our mission. From strategic planning to hands-on delivery, your work will help inspire thousands to take action and join us in changing lives.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver high-impact events that champion Compassion’s mission.
• Build and nurture relationships with event organisers, ambassadors, and partners.
• Speak at events and inspire audiences to join the fight against poverty.
• Collaborate with teams across Compassion UK to ensure excellence in every detail.

The successful candidate will be:

• A confident communicator and public speaker with a heart for ministry.
• Proven experience in event management and relationship building.
• A proactive, creative thinker who thrives under pressure and loves teamwork.
• Personally committed to the Christian faith. There’s an occupational requirement for the holder of this role to be a practising Christian, in order to promote Compassion’s ethos and help others to experience, explore and express the faith-based motivation of our work.  You can read more about this in our Policy on Posts to be Held by Christians.

Location, hours and benefits

Home-based role with extensive travel to various events across the UK, work weekends and evening work. Time off in lieu will be provided.

Hours
35 hours per week over a flexible working pattern
 

Key dates
Apply by 10 am on 1 February 2026
Interviews are expected to be held on February 11 and 12.
Please note that interviews will be held in-person at Compassion House, Barley Way, Fleet, Hampshire, GU52 8UE

⚠️How to apply
Carefully read the instructions on the application form.
1. Upload an updated and current CV
2. Cover letter/personal summary – Your cover letter is your opportunity to show us why you’re the right fit for the Events Manager role. Please keep it focused and no longer than 300 words.
3. A short video (further details in the application)

In return, you will get

Enhanced annual leave. 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with 3 extra gifted days at Christmas to help you rest and recharge.

Enhanced Pension scheme. 10% employer contribution to help you plan for the future.

Private medical and dental cover. Comprehensive health support for you and your family.
Income protection and life cover. Including 4x salary life insurance and group income protection.
Enhanced policies. Family-friendly leave, support for carers, and enhanced sickness leave.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). Confidential support through Help@Hand, including counselling, wellbeing resources and staff discounts.
Specsavers eye care vouchers. Routine eye tests and support for screen-use glasses.
Electric car scheme. Salary sacrifice scheme to support sustainable travel.
Time in lieu. Recognising your commitment and flexibility.
Free parking at Compassion House
Access to Compassion House gym. With shower facilities to support your wellbeing.
Access to the Company Shop.
Celebrating life milestones. We love to celebrate birthdays, weddings, babies and more.
Tea and Treat Wednesdays. A midweek moment to pause and enjoy together.
Fully equipped kitchen and breakout areas. Space to relax, connect and refuel.
Free tea, coffee and fruit in the office
Hot-desking freedom. Sit where you want, when you want.
Daily team prayers and devotionals. Time to reflect, worship and grow together.
Compassion updates and worship events
Smart casual dress code
Learning and development opportunities. Grow your skills through training, mentoring and coaching.
Recognition programmes. Including formal rewards, shout-outs, service awards and more.
Flexible and hybrid working. Work-life balance matters. 

*Please submit your application as early as possible as Compassion UK reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for this role. Note that we can only consider applicants who presently have the right to work in the UK.