OverviewHarris 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:

Responsibilities

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 and 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.

Manage budgets and track event expenditure.

Required experience

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 and safety, and regulatory requirements.

Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

Proficiency in Welsh (spoken and/or written).

Familiarity with CRM systems (preferably Microsoft Dynamics).

Basic design/marketing experience (e.g. Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud).

Salary: £38,000- £40,000 per annum

Location:

Minimum three days per week in Oxford

Contract: Permanent

Closing date: on rolling basis

Interview: TBC

Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to Dagmara.depaula@harrishill.co.uk

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.

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