Application Guide

How to Apply for Events Manager

at Unltd The Foundation For Social Entrepreneurs

🏢 About Unltd The Foundation For Social Entrepreneurs

UnLtd The Foundation For Social Entrepreneurs is a unique organization that exclusively supports early-stage social entrepreneurs in the UK, providing funding, mentoring, and networks to help them scale their impact. Working here means contributing directly to social change by empowering entrepreneurs tackling society's biggest challenges, from inequality to climate change. The remote, part-time structure offers flexibility while maintaining meaningful connection to a mission-driven community.

About This Role

As Events Manager, you'll lead UnLtd's entire event portfolio—from virtual workshops to in-person gatherings—ensuring each event aligns with organizational strategy and maximizes engagement with social entrepreneurs. This role is impactful because you'll directly enable knowledge-sharing, networking, and support for social entrepreneurs, helping amplify their work and UnLtd's mission. You'll manage the full event lifecycle while collaborating with frontline teams to deliver value to UnLtd's network.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start with reviewing metrics from a recent virtual workshop for social entrepreneurs, then coordinating with UnLtd's frontline teams to plan an upcoming hybrid awards ceremony. You could spend midday leading a cross-functional planning session with marketing and programs staff, followed by evaluating vendor proposals for an in-person networking event. The day often ends with updating event timelines and preparing briefing materials for stakeholders.

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🎯 Who Unltd The Foundation For Social Entrepreneurs Is Looking For

  • Has 3+ years managing diverse event portfolios (virtual/hybrid/in-person) for social impact or nonprofit organizations
  • Demonstrates meticulous organizational skills with examples of events that achieved clear strategic objectives
  • Thrives in ambiguity—can adapt plans quickly when information is incomplete, common in fast-paced social entrepreneurship contexts
  • Is a hands-on leader who has successfully coordinated cross-functional teams remotely

📝 Tips for Applying to Unltd The Foundation For Social Entrepreneurs

1

Highlight specific experience managing events for social entrepreneurs, impact investors, or nonprofit networks—not just corporate events

2

Quantify your event portfolio impact: e.g., 'managed 15+ hybrid events annually reaching 500+ social entrepreneurs'

3

Emphasize remote collaboration skills, as this role requires coordinating with distributed teams and participants

4

Tailor your resume to show how your events fulfilled strategic purposes (e.g., 'event led to 30% increase in mentor matches')

5

Research UnLtd's current events (e.g., awards ceremonies, learning labs) and suggest one improvement in your cover letter

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your experience managing event portfolios that align with organizational strategy, not just logistics', 'Examples of remaining calm and flexible when plans changed mid-event or information was incomplete', "How you've supported frontline teams to deliver events (e.g., training staff, creating toolkits)", "Why you're passionate about supporting social entrepreneurs specifically, not just event management"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → UnLtd's current events portfolio (check their website/Eventbrite for past events like 'Learning Labs' or 'Awards Ceremonies')
  • → Their 2023-2025 strategy focusing on 'removing barriers' for social entrepreneurs—how could events support this?
  • → The types of social entrepreneurs UnLtd supports (e.g., BAME-led, disability-focused) to understand audience needs
  • → Their partnership network (e.g., funders, corporates) to identify potential event collaborators or sponsors

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe an event portfolio you managed and how you ensured it aligned with organizational strategy
2 How do you evaluate event success beyond attendance numbers? Share metrics you've used for social impact events
3 Tell us about a time event plans changed last minute—how did you adapt and communicate with stakeholders?
4 How would you design a virtual event to engage UnLtd's social entrepreneurs who may have limited resources/time?
5 What experience do you have leading cross-functional teams remotely, especially with non-event specialists?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Focusing only on event logistics without demonstrating strategic alignment experience
  • Using generic corporate event examples without tailoring to social impact/social entrepreneur audiences
  • Overemphasizing in-person event experience without highlighting virtual/hybrid portfolio management

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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