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Closing date for applications: 10th December 2025 at 12.00pmSalary: c.£40,000 per annum, plus benefitsLocations: St James’s Square, London SW1Hours: 35 hours per week, typically Monday to Friday, 9.30am - 5.30pm, with evening and weekend work required to support event schedules, and flexibility in line with the hybrid working policy.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interviews: 15th December 2025&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Lead high-impact events and venue hires that create unforgettable experiences, strengthen donor relationships, and drive vital income for a world-renowned library.For 180 years, The London Library has stood as one of the UK's greatest literary institutions, inspiring creativity, and ideas. Our esteemed members, past and present, include literary giants like Charles Dickens, Charles Darwin, Virginia Woolf, and contemporary authors such as Kazuo Ishiguro and Sarah Waters. Our collection boasts around one million books, a vast eLibrary, and an invaluable postal loans service, making it a sanctuary for those who cherish the written word. We are championed by our President, Helena Bonham Carter CBE, and operate as a registered charity. We are seeking a development events and venue hire manager to join our small, dedicated development team. If you’re passionate about delivering an exceptional development experience and want to use your skills to help drive the success of The London Library, we’d love to hear from you! ResponsibilitiesIn this pivotal role, you will:<ul><li>Organise and manage patrons, supporters and donor events in line with fundraising strategy to support stewardship and cultivation activity</li><li>Organise and manage major development events including the Chairman’s dinner and lunches, in line with the department’s events strategy, helping to ensure income generating and donor opportunities are maximised</li><li>Deliver the Library’s President’s Christmas and Summer parties</li><li>Develop and deliver the venue hire strategy to maximise income and drive a sales-focused approach to increasing clients and bookings</li><li>Manage the coordination of cross-departmental event meetings&nbsp;</li></ul> Knowledge, skills &amp; experienceYou are an enthusiastic professional with:<ul><li>GCSEs (A–C) in Maths and English or equivalent</li><li>Demonstrable experience of planning and delivering fundraising events, and high-level stakeholder/donor stewardship events</li><li>Track record in relationship building, with the ability to effectively communicate with and present information to senior level stakeholders such as trustees, donors, and senior staff.</li><li>Knowledge of and interest in literature and libraries</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail and meticulous concern for accuracy</li><li>Sound judgment in using initiative and taking responsibility</li><li>Ability to work independently and supportively as part of a team, play a pro-active role within the team and contribute constructively to departmental discussions</li><li>Excellent IT skills (MS Office, email) and a proven ability to learn new systems quickly</li><li>Self-motivated and confident</li><li>Flexible and adaptable to change</li><li>Pleasant, approachable and helpful, even under pressure</li></ul> To apply please visit our website via the link and apply online. Please note: We can only consider candidates with the current right to work in the UK. We also reserve the right to shorten or extend the closing date of any position where a high or low volume of suitable applications are received. Therefore, if you are interested in this role, an early application would be encouraged.&nbsp; The London Library offers a friendly, hardworking, and inclusive workplace where we strive to support the diverse needs of our team. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to equality and diversity. Specific adjustments and access needs can be discussed to make this role suitable for you.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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