London Marathon Event Manager

Get Grants Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity organization is seeking a London Marathon Event Manager to lead their largest fundraising event in 2027. This role involves developing and delivering the fundraising strategy, managing supporter journeys, and leading a team of Event Officers. Candidates should have experience in charity event management, particularly with the London Marathon, along with strong team leadership and event logistics skills. The role offers flexibility in location and a substantial impact on fundraising efforts.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Healthcare cash plan

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in charity event management, particularly for the London Marathon.
• Proven ability to motivate and manage teams effectively.
• Skilled in planning complex event logistics and volunteer management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the fundraising strategy for the 2027 London Marathon.
• Manage supporter journeys from start to finish.
• Liaise with London Marathon Events for seamless execution.

Skills

Budget management

Team leadership

Event logistics planning

Job description

Salary: £35,000 – £39,000
Contract: 18 month contract
Location: Flexible (home/office/hybrid) – must be available on Marathon weekend (26 April 2026 & 25 April 2027)
Closing date: Monday 9th February
Benefits: 25 days annual leave, bank holidays, wellbeing days, pension, flexible benefits, healthcare cash plan, discounts, training & development

We are delighted to be working with the National Autistic Society to recruit a London Marathon Event Manager, a pivotal role leading their biggest and most high‑profile fundraising event of the year. This is an incredible opportunity to take ownership of the full 2027 London Marathon campaign—a landmark year with record participation and income expected. If you thrive in fast‑paced mass‑participation events, love exceptional supporter experience and want to deliver one of the UK’s most iconic charity events, this role offers huge impact, variety and visibility.

As the London Marathon Event Manager, you’ll develop and deliver the full fundraising strategy, manage supporter journeys end‑to‑end, lead a small team of Event Officers, drive partnerships and logistics, and work cross‑functionally with key teams including Marketing, Supporter Care, Corporate Partnerships and Data Services. You will also be the main liaison with London Marathon Events, ensuring seamless partnership working and a standout charity presence throughout the campaign.

To be successful as the London Marathon Event Manager, you will need:

• Experience of working on the London Marathon in a charity setting, with strong budget management and KPI delivery
• Experience and passion for motivating and managing staff, setting clear objectives and supporting development
• Ability to plan and deliver complex event logistics, including risk assessments and volunteer management

If you would like to discuss this role with us please contact us and quote the reference 2839EI.