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About the Role

We are seeking a highly organised, proactive, and detail-orientated Events and Engagement Coordinator to provide excellent operational support to the Engagement Directorate. This role enables Mission 44 to build meaningful funder relationships and deliver impactful experiences. The role sits at the intersection of donor experience, events, and supporting the functionality of the Engagement Directorate. It will focus on providing administrative and operational support to the team, including the Chief Engagement Officer, and assisting the Events and Engagement team in executing first-class events. This position is ideal for someone looking to develop their career in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment, who enjoys bringing structure and organisation to a busy team.

Responsibilities

Support the planning and delivery of Mission 44's events, including fundraising and stewardship dinners, receptions, and round tables, as well as trackside hospitality & donor experiences.
Manage invitations, RSVPs, and attendee communications, acting as a first point of contact for events attendees and providing exceptional customer service.
Coordinate event logistics including venue bookings, catering, accessibility requirements, and wider production supplier management.
Support the preparation of live event materials, briefing packs, attendee lists, and run sheets.
Assist the wider Fundraising team with securing sponsorship, ticket sales, and auction items, including the production of targeted collateral for outreach.
Work closely with the Fundraising Data and Operations Manager to ensure events and donor data are accurately and timely updated in the CRM system (Virtuous).
Collaborate with the Communications Team to ensure event materials align with brand and messaging.
Provide on-the-day event support, including registration, stakeholder hosting, and logistics management.
Support the production of post-event evaluation, feedback collection, and reporting.
Coordinate internal team meetings, workshops, and planning sessions.
Schedule meetings and support diary coordination for internal team meetings and select high-level funders meetings for the Chief Engagement Officer.
Prepare agendas, take minutes, and track actions arising from meetings.
Arrange domestic and international travel, accommodation, and itineraries for team members and guests.
Support budget tracking, purchase orders, and expense administration.
Maintain team trackers, project plans, and operational documents on Monday.com.
Act as a key point of contact for administrative and operational inquiries.
Ensure data quality and compliance with organisational processes with the Fundraising Data and Operations Manager.

Requirements

Experience supporting the planning, coordination, and delivery of events, with a strong interest in developing a career in event management.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain a high standard of work in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent attention to detail, with a commitment to delivering accurate, high-quality work and exceptional participant experiences.
Experience drafting event communications and managing guest lists, registrations, and attendee information accurately.
Experience maintaining accurate records within CRM or database systems, including data entry, data cleansing, and reporting.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience liaising with colleagues, suppliers, venue partners, and external stakeholders to support successful event delivery.
Passionate about young people and committed to Mission 44’s vision.
Skilled in managing multiple deadlines simultaneously and ensuring high-quality execution.
Detail-driven with the ability to accurately track actions, performance indicators, and maintain brand standards.
Collaborative spirit, willing to work across portfolios and internal functions.
Pro-active critical thinker with the ability to identify gaps and create solutions.
Flexible, adaptable, resilient, and calm under pressure, thriving in a fast-moving start-up environment.
Ability to embrace change, adjust priorities, and pivot when needed while maintaining focus and a solutions-oriented mindset.

Skills

Event planning
Event coordination
Event delivery
Customer service
Logistics management
Supplier management
CRM systems
Data entry
Data cleansing
Reporting
Communication
Stakeholder management
Meeting coordination
Diary management
Travel arrangements
Budget tracking
Purchase orders
Expense administration
Project management
Canva (basic skills desirable)
Safeguarding policies (desirable)

Location

London
Hybrid

Work Type

Permanent
Full-time
Flexible working hours

Experience Level

Entry level
Mid level

Salary/Compensations

£33,300

Benefits

28 days annual leave
1 day off for birthday
Cycle-to-work scheme
Free gym access
Generous pension package
Finish every Friday at noon in August
Optional health insurance
Access to an EAP
Professional development budget of £1k
Unlimited volunteering leave
Wellbeing allowance
Competitive parental leave package

About the Company

Mission 44 is dedicated to supporting young people from underrepresented backgrounds to thrive in education and employment.