Work for The Grand Appeal, and you’ll do more than just a job. Together, we can save lives.
Based across five sites in Bristol, we offer a dynamic, supportive and rewarding workplace for our passionate staff. The bedrock of our organisation is its strong team culture, in which each member of staff plays an important part. Each day we are privileged to work alongside the incredible patients, families and staff at Bristol Children’s Hospital.
Events Manager – Maternity Cover
We are seeking a talented individual to join our ambitious fundraising team.
You will be working collaboratively across the charity ensuring the successful delivery of income generating, high- level stewardship and cultivation events. Working on existing events, you will deliver a high degree of creativity and supporter insight to secure committed long-term engagement and to maximise income.
You’ll be experienced in event management, have excellent organisational skills and the ability to multitask when managing a busy events portfolio. You’ll work across fundraising teams to engage our incredible community, corporate and major donor supporters. Specific events include Wallace & Gromit’s Wrong Trousers Day, Wallace & Gromit’s BIG Bake, the Great Bristol Run, Bath Half Marathon, Grand Walk, Beat the Brain Surgeon and other stewardship and engagement events.
The candidate will be extremely organised with exceptional verbal and written interpersonal skills and will ensure every aspect of all events are planned effectively and run smoothly. Enthusiasm, initiative and energy are key attributes for this role, and the successful candidate is expected to support the principles, values, and objectives of Wallace & Gromit’s Grand Appeal.
Sound like the role for you? Get in touch! Find out how to apply below.
How to apply
To apply, download the application form below and send a completed copy, along with your CV, to jobs@grandappeal.org.uk.
Closing date for application is midnight on Sunday 19 October 2025.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Helen Haskell, Head of Fundraising – Corporate, on 0117 927 3888 or jobs@grandappeal.org.uk.
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