Engagement & Events Lead
£29,000-31,000 (dependent on experience)
Full-time (37.5 hours a week) / open to part time
Based at Norfolk Community Foundation offices, Norwich
Are you interested in being part of a team making a tangible difference in Norfolk? Can you inspire and engage with others? Do you have experience in managing customer relationships or events? If so, you might just have found your dream job.
As the Engagement & Events Lead, you will be instrumental in deepening connections with supporters and amplifying the impact of Norfolk’s voluntary sector. Through meaningful, well-executed events, both our own and in collaboration with others, you’ll help foster lasting relationships, increase engagement, and raise the profile of the Foundation’s mission. Your work will ensure every event becomes a powerful platform for connection, celebration, and change.
About the role
The Engagement & Events Lead reports to the Corporate Giving Manager.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Lead on creating and managing a diverse range of meaningful events and experiences that connect people to the Foundation’s mission
- Empower external fundraisers to achieve meaningful impact by guiding and supporting their efforts to raise funds that strengthen communities across Norfolk
- Strengthen supporter relationships to build lasting connections that deliver impact across Norfolk communities
- Leverage insights and feedback to enhance the impact and effectiveness of future events
- Support thoughtful storytelling of impact following events and external fundraising activity to ampliofy reach and resonance
About you
We are looking for someone who works well in a team and independently, and has experience in event planning and/or fundraising roles.
You will have strong communications, interpersonal and organisational skills, as well as a passion for community engagement and the voluntary sector.
Attention to detail and the ability to stay calm under pressure are a key part of this role, as is being highly motivated and able to engage with and inspire others. It is a busy role that will have many competing deadlines so the ability to prioritise and multi-task is also key.
What can the Foundation offer you?
We have a range of benefits that we offer our staff, including:
- 25 days holiday (pro rata) plus bank holidays
- Up to 3 ‘Development Days’ a year to pursue passions, volunteering or learn new skills
- Option for hybrid working 2 days a week (Mondays and Fridays)
- A health and wellbeing plan, providing money back on optical, dental, physiotherapy and more, access to advice and support, and discounts and rewards from hundreds of leading retailers, restaurants and destinations
- Pension scheme
- Death in service cover
- Training and development opportunities
- Visits to see the impact of the difference the Foundation is helping to make happen