Events Coordinator; Maternity leave cover

Events Coordinator (Maternity leave cover)

We’re seeking a passionate and dynamic person to support our Events team on a fixed term basis during a period of maternity leave. This is an exciting role where you’ll be supporting our events team deliver a range of high profile events including our flagship Well Child awards.

Hybrid
- Home working with 1-2 days per week at Cheltenham office, plus occasional UK travel to meet requirements of role.

Open to flexible working options between 20hrs – 25 hours per week.

Temporary

January 26, 2026

We’re looking for an outstanding events coordinator to play a key role in delivering a range of high‑profile events that raise vital funds and awareness for our work. Reporting to the Event Manager, you’ll help plan, organise, and deliver exceptional events that inspire supporters and generate income.

• Support the Event Manager in delivering a coordinated, high‑quality event management service.
• Research, plan, and implement new and existing events, ensuring they meet objectives and budgets.
• Work with the Fundraising Teams to build relationships with partners and secure sponsorship opportunities.
• Create excellent supporter journeys for event participants to maximise engagement and retention.
• Liaise with venues, suppliers, sponsors, and supporters to ensure smooth event delivery.
• Maintain accurate data and financial records, and contribute to event evaluation and reporting.
• Ensure event pages on our website are up‑to‑date and actively promoted.

• Experience in event planning and delivery, ideally within a fundraising or charity setting.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with CRM’s such as Raiser’s Edge is a plus.
• Ability to collaborate with other teams across the organisation such as Communications and Fundraising to maximise the success of events.
• A desire and commitment to build and deliver the very best events programme possible, resulting in fantastic fundraising and supporter engagement

At Well Child, you’ll be part of a passionate team making a real impact. Our events are not just fundraisers—they’re opportunities to change lives.

• Competitive starting salary of £24,500
  * pro rata for part time
• 23 days holiday on appointment rising to 27 days plus 8 bank holidays (often additional 3 days during Christmas office closure) pro‑rata for part time
• Stakeholder Pension Scheme from appointment at 5% employer
• Employee Assistance Programme
• TOIL for out of hours work

This is a fixed term role based in Cheltenham. In conjunction with this we operate a hybrid home working/office working policy. There will also be some travel to meetings and events required that fall outside of normal working hours.

At Well Child, we celebrate diversity and recognise the value it brings to our organisation. We believe that diverse perspectives lead to innovation, creativity, and better decision‑making. As such, we match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates and actively seek candidates from various backgrounds irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and take pride in ensuring that everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered.

Well Child is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process. The successful candidate will be required to complete regular safeguarding training and undertake a DBS check relevant to the requirements of the role.

For this role that will involve a basic disclosure.

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