The London Library
- Contact name: Recruitment Manager
- Contact email: [email protected]
Job Summary
Job Description
c.£40,000 per annum, plus benefits
St James’s Square, London SW1
We are seeking a Development Events and Venue Hire Manager to join our small, dedicated Development team. In this pivotal role, you will:
Organise and manage patrons, supporters and donor events in line with fundraising strategies to support stewardship and cultivation activity
Organise and manage major Development events including the Chairman’s dinner and lunches, in line with the department’s events strategy, helping to ensure income generating and donor opportunities are maximised
Deliver the Library’s President’s Christmas and Summer parties
Develop and deliver the venue hire strategy to maximise income and drive a sales-focused approach to increasing clients and bookings
Manage the coordination of cross-departmental event meetings
Job Requirements
About You
You are an enthusiastic professional with:
GCSEs (A-C) in Maths and English or equivalent.
Demonstrable experience of planning and delivering fundraising events, and high-level stakeholder/donor stewardship events
Track record in relationship building with the ability to effectively communicate with and present information to senior level stakeholders such as trustees, donors, and senior staff.
Knowledge of and interest in literature and libraries
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail and meticulous concern for accuracy
Sound judgment in using initiative and taking responsibility.
Ability to work independently and supportively as part of a team, play a pro-active role within the team and contribute constructively to departmental discussions.
Excellent IT skills (MS Office, email) and a proven ability to learn new systems quickly.
Personal attributes include:
Self-motivated and confident
Flexible and adaptable to change
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