Gala Event Manager
Lead the strategy and delivery of one of the UK's most successful charity fundraising events
Are you an experienced event manager ready to take strategic ownership of a flagship fundraising event with an established reputation and a seven-figure impact?
Womankind Worldwide is looking for an ambitious and experienced Event Manager to lead our International Women's Day Gala - a prestigious event that brings together more than 400 leaders from the worlds of finance, law and business and raises over £1.2 million each year to support women's rights organisations and movements.
This is far more than an event delivery role. You'll take strategic ownership of the Gala, leading its planning, delivery and future development. Working closely with our volunteer Gala Committee, sponsors, donors, suppliers and senior colleagues, you'll identify opportunities to grow income, strengthen partnerships, enhance the guest experience and ensure the Gala continues to evolve and thrive.
We're looking for someone who:
Has significant experience leading high-profile fundraising, corporate or major events.
Can balance strategic thinking with meticulous attention to detail.
Builds strong relationships with senior stakeholders, sponsors and volunteers.
Is confident managing complex projects, budgets and multiple priorities.
Is passionate about using events to inspire supporters and maximise fundraising impact.
At Womankind, you'll join a feminist organisation working alongside women's rights organisations and movements to advance gender equality. We offer flexible and hybrid working, a supportive team culture and the opportunity to make a tangible contribution to a more equal world.
If you're looking for a role where you'll have genuine ownership, the opportunity to shape the future of a highly successful event and the chance to use your skills to support feminist movements globally, we'd love to hear from you.
View the full Job Description here
- Department
- Fundraising and Marketing
- Locations
- London
- Remote status
- Hybrid
- Yearly salary
- £57,933 - £61,572
- Employment type
- Part-time
- Deadline
- 03 August, 2026
London
Perks & Benefits
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Pension
We offer a generous pension scheme and employer contribution with tax relief in line with local regulation on employee contributions.
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Flexible Working
We understand that modern life is hectic, and not always as easy as the standard 9 - 5. We can offer flexible working patterns and day/s worked from home depending on the needs of the organisation. We also offer 5 days of paid dependency leave per year
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Holidays
25 days paid leave per annum (pro-rata), plus public holidays as per your location, in addition you will get 3 days of leave over the December festive and January new year period when the Womankind office is closed.
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Annual Feminist Futures week
Each year we meet as an entire organisation to prioritise collective care, well-being and to build strong working relationships.
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Family Friendly Leave
We offer generous leave for those with family and/or caring responsibilities.
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Transformative Feminist Policies
We believe in creating a workplace that respects and supports the diverse needs of our team. Our policies include leave for menstruation, menopause, gender expression, and gender identity to empower LGBTQIA+ individuals and those undergoing transition. We also offer support for employees facing domestic abuse, recognising that personal challenges impact professional lives. At our core, we’re committed to fostering a compassionate, inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.
Workplace & Culture
Here at Womankind, we are continually trying to adapt, evolve and improve our workplace and culture to the needs and desires of the team. We have an organisational culture committee who meet once a month, here we discuss ideas on how to build upon our workplace culture and the working environment. Over the last few years, a lot of work has been done to improve cross team working, community building and social events. We have annual Summer and Christmas parties, regular team lunches and other social cohesion activities.
