Events Manager

We're thrilled to be partnering with Keswick Ministries to help find their new Events Manager. Keswick Ministries exists to inspire and equip Christians to love and live for Christ in today’s world. At the heart of their work is the Keswick Convention, a vibrant gathering that has brought together 12,000 believers, including 2,500 children and youth, every summer since 1875. With powerful Bible teaching, passionate worship, and a call to serve, it unites generations and denominations. They are in an exciting season, nearing completion of the Derwent Project, giving them a year-round base for Bible teaching, training, and resources. Through events, digital tools, and the Keswick Fellowship, they’re equipping Christians for 'whole of life’ discipleship.

We're looking for an experienced and passionate Events Manager to join Keswick Ministries growing team, In this exciting role, you'll take the lead in coordinating and delivering events at The Pencil Factory. You'll work closely with the Site Team to ensure everything runs smoothly, from planning timelines and managing suppliers to overseeing budgets and ensuring the venue is ready. On event days, you'll troubleshoot, coordinate staff, and ensure a seamless experience. If you're organised, proactive, and love making events happen, we’d love to hear from you.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:

• Previous experience working in event management and customer service
• Excellent organisational and planning skills and the ability to handle deadlines against changing / conflicting priorities
• Ability to work well within a busy, multi-disciplinary team and office environment, liaising effectively at all levels
• Excellent communication skills, written, verbal and oral. An ability to communicate in a way that is gospel focused and grace-driven, whilst delivering business needs.

This is an amazing opportunity for a Christian to join a Jesus-centred charity in the stunning Lake District. If you’re passionate about playing a part in inspiring and equipping others to live for Christ, this could be the role for you! Check out the candidate pack for more details.

For more information, please contact Nick Thomas, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion*, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.

*In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, Part 1, Schedule 9, it is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practicing Christian and in agreement with the Keswick Ministries statement of beliefs and values.

Location: Hybrid/Keswick - 3 days on-site with additional on-site presence whenever events are in progress

Relocation Allowance: Up to £8,000

Closing date for applications: Sunday 30th March

Charisma vetting interviews must be completed by: 2nd April

Interviews in person with Keswick Ministries: w/c 7th April

A note from CharismaDon’t feel like you meet all of the requirements? We’d still love to chat, we’re a people first recruitment partner. We specialise in charity recruitment with over 23 years’ experience working as a consultancy who support inspiring professionals find the perfect roles in transformational organisations