Special Events Officer

Alzheimers Society

Hours
35 hours per week

Length of contract
12 month

About the Organisation

Alzheimer’s Society is the UK’s leading dementia charity, and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by providing help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding groundbreaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be. Together with our supporters, we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. Our values ensure that our focus remains clear for the challenges and opportunities ahead, reminding us of what we all stand for.

About the role

At Alzheimer’s Society, we are advisors, supporters, fundraisers, researchers, influencers, communicators, and technical specialists. We are volunteers and colleagues. Together, we make a real difference in the lives of people living with dementia and their families. We are looking for a Special Events Officer to join our team. You will help plan, deliver, and evaluate events that bring people together, inspire action, and create lasting impact.

You will work closely with colleagues, volunteers, and stakeholders to make sure every experience is welcoming, accessible, and inclusive. This role balances hands-on event delivery with strategic input. You will help improve processes, share learning, and make sure events meet the diverse needs of everyone we serve. Flexibility, creativity, and excellent organisation are key.

Responsibilities

Event Support:

• Evaluate the short and long-term impact of engagement events with clear analysis, feedback and evidence, making recommendations for future events to the Special Events manager
• Ensure that the events that we deliver are inclusive for all
• Work with the Special Events team and event volunteers to provide exceptional experiences for our attendees, meeting agreed impact and success measures.
• End-to-end Event Management admin, including but not limited to: venue sourcing, volunteer recruitment, development of print items and deadlines, and guest list management. 
• Work out of normal office hours as required by the special events programme, including attending and supporting evening events in London and working from our London office on a regular basis.
• Undertake any other tasks that are required at the level of this post as required by the Special Events Manager and Senior Special Events Manager
• Provide in-person support for all London events across the year, including setup, guest management, on-the-day delivery, and pack down.
• Lead on the planning and delivery of selected events, with support from the Special Events Manager.

Stakeholder Management:

• Work across departments to improve and develop processes, systems and relationships which enable the effective day-to-day management of Special Events and the long-term strategic goals of the Special Events Team.
• Work with stakeholders across and beyond fundraising to encourage participation and learnings from all experiences
• Work with senior stakeholders across High Value to contribute to the team strategy and business planning processes 
• Represent Alzheimer’s Society at both internal and external events, meetings, and presentations 

Other:

• Act as part of an expert resource on events fundraising for Alzheimer’s Society staff and supporters. 
• Be responsible for in-office administration duties, including document preparation, guest list management, supplier coordination, and event pack logistics from our London office.
• Undertake any other tasks that are commensurate with the level of this post as required.
• Act as part of an expert resource on engagement events for Alzheimer’s Society staff and supporters 
• Lead on maintaining and managing the inventory of event materials, including regular stock takes and ensuring readiness of assets, supplies and printed materials for use at events.
• Coordinate event logistics and materials from our London office, including shipping, packing, printing, and storage organisation.

Skills, Competencies, Experience & Attributes

Skills & Knowledge:

• Demonstrable experience of supporting engagement events that aim to engage a target audience and meet objectives
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including presentation skills
• Significant experience in managing multiple projects at once, working to deadlines and performing well under pressure
• Interest in new event technologies, including virtual and hybrid events
• Ability to use initiative, prioritise and demonstrate a problem-solving approach
• Ability to demonstrate sound judgement based and make recommendations based on knowledge and insight
• Knowledge of events fundraising
• Experience of supervising staff or volunteers within an events environment
• Knowledge of MS Office and fundraising databases
• Proactively build relationships with internal and external stakeholders and supporters at all levels
• Experience working with high-value fundraising teams, including corporate partnerships, legacy, and philanthropy.

Competencies & Personal Attributes:

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Work collaboratively and be able to prioritise your workload effectively and remain solution-focused throughout your areas of work.
• Excellent organisational and timekeeping skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• A collaborative team player who supports colleagues during busy periods and tight deadlines, and confidently seeks support when needed.
• Be a self-starter and incredibly motivated.

Compensation & Benefits

• Paid dependants leave
• Paid compassionate and bereavement leave
• Paid time off work to support
• Annual leave of 27 days, increasing to 30, plus bank holidays
• Career breaks of up to 3 months
• Flexible working
• Wellbeing leave
• Values Hero and Society Legend Awards
• Group Personal Pension Plan
• Scottish Widows - with up to 8% employer contribution rate
• Life Assurance Scheme - two times your annual salary
• Health Cash Plan
• Home Allowance of £312 per year
• Discounted gym membership with Society Plus
• Mental health app and unlimited therapy
• Women in Leadership Development Programme
• Leadership development programme
• Financial support towards relevant professional qualifications, enhanced family leave - 16 weeks paid for all parents
• Paid time off work for fertility treatments for both partners, paid carers' leave

Working locations

• Home-based

How to apply

• Apply to our website
• Please also contact Alzheimer’s Society Talent Acquisition Team via [email protected] for application support or any adjustments you might need.

Interviews

• Interviews for this position are scheduled to take place during the week commencing 20th April via MS Teams

Policies

We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment, or health condition, or individuals who identify as Black, Asian, or from another minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Alzheimer's Society.  

We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society. Our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy here, along with our internal employee forum and Employee Lived Experience network groups, helps us promote inclusion and belonging, becoming an engaged and inclusive organisation for all our people.

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