Events Product Lead

Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they’re likely to die from.

Love bringing ideas to life, spotting opportunities for growth, and creating unforgettable supporter experiences? This could be the perfect role for you.

We're looking for an Event Product Lead to take ownership of our DIY fundraising product – Fundraising My Way. You'll shape the future of our events portfolio, helping more supporters get involved and raise vital funds in ways that inspire them.

What you'll be doing

•  Drive the growth and evolution of a portfolio of national fundraising events and campaigns
• Turn insight, supporter feedback and market trends into smart product strategies that deliver results
• Bring teams together, building strong relationships and keeping everyone aligned around shared goals
• Use data and performance insights to track success, spot opportunities and continuously improve
• Manage budgets with confidence, ensuring products are financially sustainable and impactful
• Create exceptional supporter journeys from first enquiry through to celebration and thanks
• Work with agencies, suppliers and fundraising partners to deliver brilliant experiences
• Keep an eye on emerging trends and identify exciting opportunities for innovation
• Support the safe delivery of high-quality event experiences where participant wellbeing comes first
• Lead product reviews, evaluations and risk management to make every event better than the last

What you'll bring

We're looking for someone who can combine strategic thinking with a passion for creating exceptional experiences.

You'll likely have:

• Experience leading products, programmes or portfolios, ideally within fundraising, events or customer-focused environments
• A track record of using insight and data to drive growth and improve performance
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence at all levels
• A naturally analytical mindset, turning complex information into clear actions
• A solid understanding of supporter or customer journeys and what makes people stay engaged
• The ability to juggle multiple priorities while keeping an eye on the details
• Excellent communication skills, able to turn big ideas into clear plans that people can get behind

Please see the full job description here

Application & Interview Process

• As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and supplementary details. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.
• Close date for applications: Monday 10th August 2026

We encourage early applications as we may close the job advert sooner after receiving a sufficient number of applications.

Salary: £38,007 + London Allowance (£3,500 where applicable)

Contract: 12 month FTC

Based: This is primarily a home-based role, although there is the option to work from one of our offices if preferred. As the role is designed to be home-based, it's important that candidates are comfortable working independently and remotely.

Benefits you’ll LOVE:

• Flexible working. We’re happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
• 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
• Continuous professional development opportunities.
• Industry-leading training programmes
• Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
• Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
• Access to Blue Light Card membership
• Subsidised Eye Care

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work.  We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments.

At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone — staff and volunteers alike — supportive, inclusive and rewarding.  We take stringent steps to ensure that anyone who joins our organisation are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share.

We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings.  We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support, please contact us at [email protected].

Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and in return, we ask that your application authentically reflects you — your experience, perspective and voice.