Challenge Event Jobs

Job purpose – Traditionally, the Charity has delivered a series of rowing challenge events where individuals and companies embark on a rowing challenge and in the meantime raise vital funds for us. In this role you will lead this work for us, but you will also importantly help us create a more diverse range of fundraising events that will help us grow.

Your role – You will lead the Rowing Challenges activity which will involve recruiting individuals and companies to take on the challenge and raise funds for us. This will involve recruitment, planning of the events, developing relationships, marketing and communication and overseeing the delivery on the day.

In addition, you will develop and pilot a diverse new fundraising events that will engage community partners (commercial and non-commercial) in a meaningful relationship with Ahoy.

You will need to be creative and innovative and be willing to explore new opportunities as well as delivering our proven events.

You will be able to develop relationships with other members of the Ahoy team – staff and volunteers. You will be comfortable working independently as well as a part of a team. As well as joining out two other fundraising managers, you will sit as part of the management team and help shape the future direction of the charity.

This a pivotal role which will see you at the heart of all our work and you will report to the CEO.

About Ahoy

We are a charity that changes people’s lives and builds life skills through sailing, rowing, powerboating and other activities on and off the water.

We attract young people and adults from our local community working in partnership with schools, youth groups and other community organisations. Often our users are from marginalised groups who wouldn’t normally be able to access sailing, rowing or other water-based activities.

Shape life-changing partnerships between veterans and assistance dogs. Lead dynamic fundraising initiatives that directly empower veterans battling mental health challenges.

Why VETERANS WITH DOGS?

We pioneer the UK’s first evidence-based assistance dog programme specifically for veterans with PTSD and other trauma related mental health conditions Every £25,000 raised trains a new assistance dog partnership – creating lifelong bonds that rebuild independence.

About the Role

As Community Fundraising and Events Manager, you'll have a unique opportunity to shape this pivotal role and drive our fundraising success. You'll lead our community and events fundraising efforts, establish lasting partnerships, and make a real difference to veterans' lives.

We're looking for a passionate, proactive, and innovative individual who thrives on making an impact. You'll bring creativity, strategic thinking, and a track record of successful fundraising to this role. Your expertise and ideas will be valued and listened to, and you'll have the full support of our CEO, staff team, and Board of Trustees.

If you're ready to take on a rewarding challenge and be part of a passionate team transforming lives, one wet nose at a time, we encourage you to apply. 

Key Responsibilities

Community and Events Fundraising

• Develop and deliver creative community fundraising initiatives
• Promote challenge events and ensure positive fundraising experiences
• Collaborate on the delivery of an annual flagship fundraising event
• Showcase fundraising successes through various communication channels

Corporate and Community Partnerships

• Identify and nurture long-term relationships with local businesses
• Establish collaborative initiatives with schools, universities, and community organisations

Volunteer Management

• Build and retain a network of volunteers and ambassadors
• Organise volunteer resources for event delivery

Strategic Planning and Reporting

• Develop and execute a robust annual fundraising plan
• Report on income and evaluate partnership outcomes

Compliance and Administration

• Ensure adherence to all policies, procedures, and legal requirements
• Conduct due diligence on speakers, suppliers, and prospect partners

Person Specification

Essential Experience

• Experience of community and events fundraising
• Experience managing volunteers and fostering stakeholder relationships
• Planning and delivering innovative fundraising events
• Proficiency in digital fundraising and marketing

Desirable Experience

• Working with veterans, mental health organisations, or assistance dog charities
• Launching new community fundraising initiatives
• Existing network of business contacts in the local area

Skills

• Highly IT literate (including CRM systems, preferably Salesforce)
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong relationship-building abilities
• Self-motivated, organised, and results-driven
• Team player with a positive, ambitious, and proactive attitude

Knowledge

• Principles of effective fundraising from multiple income streams
• Effective marketing, communications, and engagement strategies
• Gold-standard cultivation and stewardship plans for relationship fundraising
• UK charity law and fundraising regulations

Other Requirements

• Commitment to our mission, values, and cause
• Enhanced DBS check and commitment to safeguarding vulnerable people

Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Comprehensive training and professional development opportunities
• Generous pension scheme
• 28 days' annual leave (pro-rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays
• Dog-friendly office environment and supportive team culture

Apply Now

Ready to take on a rewarding challenge? Apply today and be part of a passionate team transforming lives, one wet nose at a time!

First Interview Date: 3/4/25 and 4/4/25 (via Teams call)

Second Interview Date: 17/4/25 (in person in our office in Exeter)

If you are a motivated and creative individual with a passion for people and fundraising, we encourage you to apply.

VETERANS WITH DOGS celebrates UK Armed Forces veterans – lived experience of military service is valued but not essential. We particularly welcome applications from neurodivergent candidates and those with hidden disabilities.

High-value fundraising events. £40 million raised. One clear purpose.

Philanthropy Events Executive

£28,000 - £30,000 (+ )

Reports to: Events & Partnerships Senior Manager (High Value Fundraising Events)

Department: Strategy & Philanthropy

Contract: 12 month fixed-term contract

Hours: Full time 35 hours per week

Location: Stratford, London. Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office).

*This role will involve occasionally travelling to visit stakeholders, suppliers, event locations outside of 9am-5pm hours (c.6 times per year). We know that flexibility is important and we pride ourselves on the level of flexibility we offer. As a part of our commitment to work-life balance, you will receive time off in lieu (TOIL) for attending these events.

Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.

Closing date: 21 March 2025 23:55

This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found, therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment. If you require more time to apply as part of a reasonable adjustment, please contact as soon as possible.

Recruitment process: One competency-based interview with an exercise

Interview date: From the week commencing 31 March 2025

How do I apply? We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to fully complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly, and objectively.

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.

We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That's why we're looking for someone talented, someone who wants to develop their skills, someone like you.

Cancer Research UK's Philanthropy team help the charity to engage with the biggest philanthropists and partners from across the world to build transformative new approaches to cancer research. They deliver campaigns such as , the largest philanthropy campaign undertaken by a UK charity which has raised a monumental and is now over halfway towards reaching its £400m target. This role will be part of Philanthropy's High Value Fundraising Events team who raised an incredible £40m towards our life-saving research in 2023/24.

As a Philanthropy Events Executive, you will play an impactful role in delivering both engagement and fundraising events, but with more of a focus on the fundraising side. This will involve supporting Event Managers by providing administrative and delivery support, and managing relationships with internal stakeholders, third-party partners, suppliers, auction prize donors, philanthropic supporters, and committees. By the end of your contract, your legacy will be to have helped the team reach our ambitious fundraising target and delivered an unrivalled supporter experience across some of our most high-profile events with strong links to the world of celebrity.

If you have experience delivering events with strong relationship building, organisational and project management skills, we'd love for you to join our mission.

What will I be doing?

• Project managing and delivering several events in the annual portfolio, ensuring events are professionally and efficiently delivered to a high standard, within budget, and to the expected contribution. This will include:

  • Event marketing, guest list management, sponsorship acquisition, volunteer management, booking entertainment, liaising with key suppliers, and event fundraising.

• Creating engaging and impactful marketing materials, ensuring event collateral is produced in partnership with third parties and in line with Cancer Research UK branding procedures.

• Creating and managing innovative event income streams (e.g., raffles, auctions, fundraising games), ensuring that all on-the-night fundraising opportunities are maximised to deliver to targeted contribution levels.

• Managing key supplier relationships to ensure that the best value is driven for the charity without compromising on quality. This includes:

  • Making events as cost effective as possible by seeking gift in kind support to keep costs to run the event as low as possible.

• Planning and delivering post-event thank-you strategies and banking.

• Managing event budgets and finances, ensuring all income is allocated, tracked, and correctly coded to show the true financial value of each event.

• Managing day-to-day relationships with supporters and stakeholders in your portfolio to maximise their contribution and retain their support.

• Supporting the Events & Partnerships Managers with additional events as required.

• Managing contact with partners and committee members for key events and relationships. This includes:

  • Handling queries, updates, and requests for support.

  • Stewarding contacts to a high standard to drive retention and satisfaction.

• Collaborating with the Events & Partnerships Senior Manager and the P&C team to identify new high-value prospects, ensuring they are appropriately transitioned to drive additional value by engaging with event attendees after events.

• Being accountable for the income and expenditure of events, informing managers of potential risks and identifying opportunities to mitigate these. This includes:

  • Ensuring timely payments of suppliers to maintain supplier relationships.

  • Co-managing event banking processes, ensuring all income and expenditure is tracked.

• Maintaining supporter records on Siebel to agreed standards, ensuring each supporters' journey is recorded.

What skills will I need?

• Event management and delivery experience (we're open to applicants from a range of backgrounds, such as: philanthropy, events, hospitality, entertainment, client/ account management, sales etc).

• Has built credible, collaborative, and engaging internal and external stakeholder and supplier relationships with strong influencing and negotiating skills, and clear verbal and written communication.

• Proven ability to nurture customer/ supporter relationships while delivering an efficient, high quality and personable level of account management.

• Strong prioritisation and organisation skills with experience delivering multiple projects at once while delivering to deadlines

• Excellent administrative and IT skills with strong attention to detail.

• Pragmatic problem-solving skills with the ability to think on your feet and remain calm and professional under pressure.

• Proactively responds to new opportunities and challenges, always striving to achieve the best out of partnerships and projects.

Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.

Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination

Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism

Human: Act to have a positive impact on people

Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively

We're looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.

If you're interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we'd still love to hear from you.

What will I gain?

We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.

You can explore our benefits by visiting our .

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The Fundraising Events Development Manager will deliver and develop a range of fundraising and engagement events to raise vital income for UK Youth and meet the needs of key audiences including our major donors and corporate partners.

About the role

As Fundraising Events Manager, you will lead on the organisation and delivery of a diverse portfolio of special and challenge events, helping us raise over £500,000 annually. This includes:

Art for Youth London – Our prestigious art exhibition and sale, now in its 37th year, which has raised over £2 million for UK Youth.

The UK Youth Gala Dinner – A key event attended by 200+ of our closest supporters, providing a major fundraising and networking opportunity.

The London Marathon – Managing our team of dedicated fundraisers taking on this iconic challenge and other challenge events

Developing New Events – You’ll play a key role in enhancing and shaping our fundraising events portfolio, identifying and testing new opportunities to engage supporters.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading on all aspects of event delivery, from logistics and supplier management to volunteer coordination and on-the-day execution.

• Working closely with committees, sponsors, and corporate partners to drive event success.

• Developing innovative event concepts, using both digital and in-person formats to maximise supporter engagement.

• Managing budgets, tracking performance, and ensuring events hit key financial targets.

• Collaborating with the wider External Relations team to align events with UK Youth’s fundraising and engagement strategies.

  About You

We’re looking for a passionate, organised, and creative event professional with:

• Proven experience in fundraising event management, particularly special or challenge events.

• A strong track record of working with committees, sponsors, and corporate partners to maximise fundraising success.

• Excellent project management skills – comfortable juggling multiple deadlines and delivering events to a high standard.

• A flair for innovation and creativity, with the ability to think outside the box and develop new event concepts.

• Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills to engage donors, partners, and volunteers.

Who we are

UK Youth is a leading charity that exists to ensure all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. We work with others to ensure that the youth sector is strengthened, supported and that provision is youth-led, evidence-informed and delivers high-quality outcomes.

UK Youth plays a unique role in addressing; the lack of investment in the youth sector, the lack of cross-sector understanding in how youth work makes a difference and the limited opportunities to embed effective solutions. These factors lead to mass inequality of access to youth services for young people. To find more about us and how we make an impact, please visit UK Youth Website.

Why work at UK Youth

We are a value-based, passionate and committed organisation offering a friendly working environment with lots of opportunities for professional development and socialising (even for those working remotely!) from lunch and learn sessions, staff quizzes, to virtual coffee meet ups, community groups, and all staff away days.

UK Youth prides itself on being an Equal Opportunity employer, and we would particularly welcome applications for this role from those who identify under one of the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings and are committed to inclusivity and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. Our selection procedures ensure that people are treated on the basis of their relevant merits, experience, skills and abilities and that no individual receives more or less favourable treatment.

We welcome applications from groups currently under-represented in our organisation, including Black, Asian, minority ethnic groups, LGBTQIA+ and persons with disabilities. We are also currently underrepresented by men and so are seeking applications from different backgrounds, cultures, age, experience and identity to bring a wide range of experience, ideas, views and insights to UK Youth.

What we can offer you

We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and vibrant organisational culture.

• Flexible/Agile Working

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time employees)

• Funded training provided in; Safeguarding, GDPR, Information and Cyber Security & Equality & Diversity

• Other training available in support of your personal and professional development

• Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%)

• Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay-out up to 4 times your salary

• Employee Assistance Programme to support employees both professionally and personally

• 20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell, our New Forest Outdoor Centre, including camping, lodges and outdoor activities.

• IT equipment provided for the duration of contract

• CycleScheme and TechScheme

How to apply

If you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, please complete an application via our completely anonymised recruitment system provided by Applied which looks to create a fair and unbiased application process for all. Scroll to the top of the page and start your application.

Closing date for applications will be Monday 10th March at 23:59 (midnight)

Interviews are scheduled to take place week commencing w/c 17th March

As this role involves working in a regulated environment with young people, any offer will be conditional to satisfactory background checks, which include criminal record check and employment reference.

Role Overview:

The Talent Set is working with a leading professional membership organisation as they seek an Events Officer to support the delivery of a diverse and high-quality events programme. This role will be part of a dynamic and award-winning team responsible for organising flagship conferences, regional roadshows, an annual awards ceremony, and a range of online learning webinars.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in planning and delivering both in-person and virtual events, excellent organisational skills, and a passion for providing outstanding customer service. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working collaboratively with members, stakeholders, and colleagues to enhance engagement and deliver strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the planning, coordination, and execution of events, from pre-event logistics to on-the-day setup and post-event breakdown.
• Assist in shaping the annual events calendar, working with venues, suppliers, speakers, and sponsors to ensure smooth execution.
• Help develop and distribute event-related communications, including email campaigns, social media updates, and member announcements.
• Maintain and update the events section of the website, ensuring accurate information and a seamless booking process for attendees.
• Handle event bookings, respond to enquiries via email and telephone, and manage the events inbox efficiently.
• Maintain accurate records of event attendees and use CRM tools to support marketing campaigns and promotional activities.
• Travel to events across the UK as required, assisting with logistics, troubleshooting, and ensuring an excellent delegate experience.
• Provide day-to-day assistance to the events team and undertake additional tasks as required by the Head of External Affairs and Member Services.

Person Specification:

• 3-5 years of proven experience in event planning, organisation, and delivery.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Strong digital proficiency, including experience with MS Office, SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint, and digital event platforms (e.g., Zoom).
• Knowledge of CRM systems, MailChimp, and SurveyMonkey.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Able to think on your feet, manage challenges under pressure, and meet tight deadlines.
• A proactive approach to improving event experiences for members.
• Experience in delivering high-quality customer service and member engagement.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, stakeholders, and external partners.
• Ability to travel within the UK for events and work occasional unsociable hours when required.
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What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary of £34,000 to £38,000 for the successful candidate.
• A full-time opportunity, with a flexible working pattern of just 2-days per-week in the organisation’s Central London office.
• An initial 12-month contract with an immediate start date and the potential for extension.

How to Apply:

To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the “apply now” button.

We aim to get back to all successful candidate within 48 working hours.

Commitment to Diversity:

The Talent Set and our partner organisation are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

School Improvement Programmes Manager (Maternity Cover)

Salary: Full-time £38,814 - £43,139 per annum (depending on experience and FTE)

Reporting to: Head of Programmes and Network

Line Managing: 1–2 persons

Contract Type: 12-months fixed-term (Maternity Cover- might be potentially extended)

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week. Our core hours are 09:30 - 16:00 from Monday to Friday. This role can be either full-time or part-time (0.8 FTE) and we are open to flexible working requests. 

Start Date: June 2025 (Specific date to be agreed)

Location: This is a blended-working role with two in-office days (Tuesday-Thursday) during term time and the flexibility to work from home during school holidays. Occasional travel to schools and events will be required. We are currently based at Resource for London near Holloway Road station, however, our office will be moving to another location in London in the coming months. 

About the role

The School Improvement Programmes Manager will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of three national programmes: Growing the Top, the SEND Developmental Peer Review, and the Trust Leaders’ Network.

Working closely with the Review Programmes Manager, they will provide leadership to the programmes team, ensuring high-quality programme management and embedding scalable and sustainable processes to support our ambition of reaching over half a million children annually by 2027.

The School Improvement Programmes Manager will line-manage Programme Leads and Partnership Coordinators and will act as a role model, coaching and supporting colleagues in addressing complex and sensitive issues raised by schools and programme facilitators. With a proactive and solutions-focused mindset, they will foster a culture of continuous improvement.

As a middle leader in a matrix team, they will possess the ability to influence and inspire colleagues across different teams and levels. They will be collaborative and adaptable, able to navigate complexity while ensuring clarity of purpose and shared accountability. They will bring strong emotional intelligence, motivating and empowering others to lead while providing the necessary guidance and support to maintain high standards of delivery.

Key Responsibilities

The School Improvement Programmes Manager will have the following key areas of responsibility and will be expected to undertake other responsibilities commensurate with the role as requested:

1. Programme Management

• Oversee programme delivery, ensuring high-quality, impact and continuous improvement.

• Lead the design and content development for programme events, in collaboration with senior leaders.

• Monitor data and feedback trends to maintain excellent partner experience and engagement.

• Act as a point of escalation for delivery challenges, collaborating with senior leaders and other teams to resolve issues.

• Ensure budgets are managed effectively, reporting any variances to the Finance and Operations Manager.

2. Programme Development

• Lead practitioner advisory groups, setting agendas, facilitating meetings and using insights to shape programme direction.

• Recruit and support programme facilitators, ensuring they meet Challenge Partners' high standards.

• Lead the design and delivery of two programme facilitator training sessions, in collaboration with senior leaders and external stakeholders.

• Oversee the group matching process for schools participating in Growing the Top and the SEND Developmental Peer Review. 

• Work with the Partnerships Team to support school recruitment and retention.

• Implement scalable onboarding and induction processes to enhance partner engagement.

3. Line Management & Team Leadership

• Oversee ways of working within the programmes team, ensuring effective collaboration and alignment with Challenge Partners’ culture, strategy and priorities.

• Provide high-quality line management, including regular one-to-ones, performance reviews, and return-to-work support.

• Identify and facilitate professional development opportunities for direct reports. 

• Ensure accountability and high standards in programme delivery.

4. Leadership Responsibilities for all Managers

• Foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture.

• Provide coaching and mentorship to develop team members’ potential.

• Drive innovation and professional development, aligning with Challenge Partners’ vision and growth strategy.

• Collaborate with Managers across teams to align efforts, ensuring a seamless experience for our school and trust partners.

• Contribute to organisational strategy, future planning, and priorities as part of the middle leadership team.

5. General Responsibilities

• Champion Challenge Partners’ vision, values, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Take ownership of personal development and actively contribute to team learning.

• Work flexibly, undertaking additional duties as required.

• Maintain high standards of health, safety, and welfare for yourself and others.

• Attend events and external meetings, which may require travel and occasional overnight stays.

Person Specification

• Strong commitment to our vision, mission

• Proven experience in delivering programmes or projects

• Knowledge or experience of the education sector

• Excellent interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with diverse stakeholders.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Experience in leading teams and developing others (formal line management experience is not required if transferable people management skills can be demonstrated)

• Proactive in improving processes, identifying risks and solving problems

• Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and adapt to changing needs

How to apply

We would really welcome your application via Be Applied. Application deadline: by 09:30am on Monday 24th March 2025. 

A note on AI 

At Challenge Partners, we are committed to a fair and inclusive recruitment process. We don’t use Artificial Intelligence (AI) for recruitment - applications are reviewed by members of the team.

Whilst we recognise that AI can be a useful tool for tasks like proofreading, we encourage you to share genuine examples from your own experience so we can better understand your unique skills and perspective. Authenticity is important to us and we want to hear your voice throughout the application process.

DEI Statement

Challenge Partners is committed to further enhancing diversity, equity and inclusion within our team and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, gender, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. 

Safeguarding Statement

Challenge Partners is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, beneficiaries and staff. We expect all employees, consultants and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment or contracts with us are subject to a satisfactory DBS check and references. 

As part of the PANDA Team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of LWC’s philanthropic ambitions. Your work will directly contribute to increasing funds for our Foundation, capital projects, and other strategic priorities, ensuring we can continue to provide life-changing opportunities for our pupils. Your energy, creativity, and a hands-on approach will deliver exceptional donor experiences and inspire a culture of giving across the LWC community, helping to drive a step-change in sustainable philanthropic income through regular giving, legacy gifts, challenge events, and mass participation initiatives

Benefits:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Fee remission for children
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Friends and Family referral scheme (£250 for each referral)
• State-of-the-art food options
• Staff volunteering day and mores

As part of the PANDA Team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of LWC’s philanthropic ambitions. Your work will directly contribute to increasing funds for our Foundation, capital projects, and other strategic priorities, ensuring we can continue to provide life-changing opportunities for our pupils. Your energy, creativity, and a hands-on approach will deliver exceptional donor experiences and inspire a culture of giving across the LWC community, helping to drive a step-change in sustainable philanthropic income through regular giving, legacy gifts, challenge events, and mass participation initiatives

SUPPORT OUR LIFE-SAVING FUNDRAISERS 

At Campaign Against Living Miserably, we’re searching for a Stewardship Officer with heart. Your mission? To inspire and support our growing community of Fundraisers as they take on epic challenges, all in support of CALM’s life-saving work.

• You’ll join a growing team, fresh off its biggest fundraising year to date

• You’ll help shape meaningful experiences for thousands of fundraisers 

• You’ll turbocharge your professional skills across fundraising and communications

• You’ll help prevent suicide and make a life-saving difference for people struggling with life

Not bad, right? Plus, you’ll get to work in an inclusive, collaborative and development-focused environment, and receive excellent benefits, including a nine day fortnight, unlimited annual leave, enhanced pension scheme, and access to therapeutic and wellbeing services.

SOUND LIKE A BIT OF YOU? HERE’S MORE ABOUT THE ROLE

Our Challenge Events team is expecting fundraiser numbers to increase by 60% in the coming year. We’re hiring now to unlock the full potential of this incredible community. Reporting into the Challenge Events Manager, you’ll boost our ability to connect personally with the incredible people who support CALM on a day to day basis. 

The reasons people fundraise for CALM can be deeply personal. They might have lost someone to suicide, used our helpline for themselves or someone they know, or they might want to support a lifesaving service. By understanding their motivation, you’ll tailor experiences that connect them to CALM’s work, build trust and loyalty and ultimately keep them coming back for more.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

CORE

• Contribute to CALM’s fundraising targets, through excellent relationship management and supporter care

• Ensure all supporters receive excellent care from CALM, as well as completing all assigned admin tasks with a high degree of accuracy

• Confidently represent CALM at key meetings and events

• Be a data steward for fundraising, ensuring quality data management

SUPPORTER ENGAGEMENT AND STEWARDSHIP

• Steward CALM’s Challenge Event Fundraisers effectively throughout their journey when supporting CALM, to ensure they feel appreciated and inspired to fundraise for us

• Be the friendly voice of CALM, responding to enquiries through the website or phone in a timely manner

• Lead on stewardship calls to Challenge Event Fundraisers - welcoming them to the team upon sign up, wishing them good luck before their event, or offering them fundraising guidance and support 

• Work with the wider team to ensure Challenge Event Fundraisers are staying on track - such as completing registration forms on time, and setting up fundraising pages 

• Craft personal emails to Fundraisers to drive retention and satisfaction

• Engage with Fundraisers on our CALM Facebook groups - sparking conversation and fostering a supportive community atmosphere

• Work with Challenge Events Manager and Challenge Events Officer to develop and improve automated email supporter journeys for Fundraisers

• Write a regular blog for Challenge Events to improve engagement with Fundraisers, and prospective Fundraisers 

• Champion storytelling by building and maintaining the story bank with Fundraiser stories and identify ways these can be utilised across our channels

• Proactively identify new and engaging ways to steward participants and put these into practice 

• Build and maintain relationships using our CRM and other systems 

• Analyse feedback from Fundraisers via our post event surveys and identify areas for improvement 

• Work with stakeholders across the organisation to improve processes and data management

• Support the Challenge Events Manager with event delivery, data analysis and event research when required 

• Support stewardship in other areas of Public Fundraising as required, including Community Fundraising and Individual Giving.

Your profile

COMPETENCIES

Essential

• Passion for fundraising and understanding of the importance of providing excellent supporter care by telephone, SMS, and email

• Confident making telephone calls, with a friendly and empathetic telephone manner 

• Excellent copywriting skills with an ability to create compelling and engaging content

• A creative mind and ability to problem-solve 

• Able to take initiative, manage a varied work load, and work independently

• Excellent IT skills. Willing to work occasional out of hours and weekends as required 

• Understanding of CALM, why people choose to support us

• Act as a positive ambassador for CALM, working in line with our ethos, policies and branding 

Desirable 

• A strong understanding of challenge event fundraising 

• Experience of using G-suite

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Experience in a customer or support facing role, interacting with customers/supporters on a day to day basis

Desirable

• Experience working with a CRM database (preferably Salesforce)

• Experience working with fundraising platforms, such as Just Giving and Enthuse 

Why work for us?

Reports to: ​Challenge Events Manager 

Contract: 12 month fixed term contract

Benefits: Unlimited annual leave, Healthcare cash plan, 6% pension contribution, therapeutic services (after completion of probation), hybrid working & nine day fortnight

Based: London Waterloo twice a week (Wednesdays and Thursdays) / Remote Working (Mon, Tues & Fri), 9.30am - 5.30pm. The right candidate will be willing to work occasional out of hours and weekends as required.

Salary: £30,000 - £33,000 per annum (for employees) 

A work environment that values creativity, personal growth and collaboration.

Please note we are carrying out rolling interviews and will close this vacancy when we have shortlisted enough candidates for interviews. Please do not delay in submitting your application.

About us

We're the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) - a suicide prevention charity fighting to reduce the devastating impact of suicide in the UK.

We run a life-saving helpline for anyone affected by suicide or suicidal thoughts, and our website has loads of tools and resources packed with practical advice.

We also run vital campaigns to increase awareness, smash stereotypes, and change the culture around mental health and suicide.

Are you a dynamic and experienced fundraiser with a passion for delivering exceptional events that make a tangible impact? We're looking for a motivated Event Executive to lead and elevate the charity flagship events. This role is pivotal in growing income to support the charity vital mission.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take charge as the driving force behind flagship events, ensuring financial targets are met and participant experiences are exceptional.
• Work closely with other fundraising teams (Corporate, Community, Individual Giving, etc.) to integrate and maximise opportunities across the organisation.
•  Oversee income and expenditure to achieve maximum net income for every project.
• Build lasting relationships with participants, providing top-tier support to enhance engagement, increase donations, and improve retention.
• Manage every detail of event execution – from sponsorship and logistics to volunteer recruitment and marketing campaigns.
•  Cultivate strong partnerships with suppliers, sponsors, and volunteers, ensuring seamless event delivery.
• Stay ahead of legal, health, safety, and insurance requirements to maintain industry best practices.
• Anticipate and address operational challenges, escalating when necessary.

About You:

We are seeking someone who embodies:

• Proven fundraising event experience within a dynamic team.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to engage stakeholders and supporters.
• A proactive, self-starter attitude with the drive to succeed.
• Strong organisational and project management expertise.
• Comfortable with MS Office tools.

Are you ready to take the lead and create events that change lives?
Apply now to join our team and help make a difference!

Salary: £34,500 per annum

Contract type:Full-time,  Contract role till end of October 2024, could be extended 

Location-  London, hybrid working with 2 days a week in the office

Closing date: ASAP

Recruitment process: Cv to

If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!

Unfortunately, due to resource capacity, we will only contact candidates that are shortlisted for interview. Therefore if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please note your application has been unsuccessful.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Engagement Events Lead
Location: Norwich / Hybrid Working*
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hrs p/week (flexible working patterns will be considered) 
Contract: Permanent
Annual Salary: £24,648 - £30,367 per annum 

*This role will be worked 3 days a week from our Norwich office and 2 days a week from home.  The exact days worked in the office will be agreed with the successful candidate, but you must live within a 40-mile radius of our Norwich office or be willing to relocate.

East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA) is a regional Charity that provides life-saving care across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, Suffolk and beyond. With two state of the art helicopters and a fleet of rapid response vehicles taking our crew of critical care paramedics and doctors to the scene of the incident, to provide advanced pre-hospital emergency medical care (PHEM).

You will be joining a truly inspirational organisation. EAAA not only operates with total patient focus but provides a supportive working environment where everyone can develop and make a difference – Together we save lives.

About the role: 

We have an exciting opportunity for an Engagement Events Lead to join our life-saving Charity. 

In this pivotal role, you will shape the charity’s public image and increase awareness and support through a range of engaging events. You will coordinate and organise all engagement and awareness events, crafting memorable experiences that resonate with supporters. 

Your expertise will be invaluable in supporting the Campaigns and Engagement Manager to implement and deliver creative engagement strategies to optimise performance, identify trends, and ensure that EAAA’s values, ambitions, and goals are achieved.

About you:

Through your exceptional planning skills, and with the Charity’s reputation at the forefront of your decisions, you will ensure all event attendees always have an outstanding experience supporting EAAA.

You will have experience coordinating and organising engagement events, with the ability to prioritise, work within agreed timescales, and calmly overcome challenges.

Highly organised and possessing excellent communication skills, you will be able to negotiate with suppliers, brief volunteers, and work in collaboration with colleagues.

You will be able to drive and, due to the nature of the events, you will have a flexible approach to work, supporting out-of-hours events, including weekends. Time off in lieu is offered for additional hours worked.

You will live within our region, have a great knowledge of the area, and believe passionately in the work of East Anglian Air Ambulance. 

Closing Date: Thursday, 13th March
Interview date: Thursday, 20th March

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

No agencies please.

Are you an experienced fundraiser who would love to see an end to poverty, homelessness and disadvantage in our local communities?

Will you help us in our mission to provide a practical support to those in crisis, suffering hardship, or at risk by joining our fundraising team?

We need your talent and fundraising experience so that we can help local families and individuals rebuild their lives for the long term.

You would be joining Caritas Salford at an incredibly exciting time in its 100-plus year history of providing charitable services to local communities in Greater Manchester and Lancashire. We have just opened a brand-new supported homelessness accommodation project in Manchester this month, to provide 19-bedrooms to men who would otherwise be homeless. We have ambitious plans to continue to open up more projects like this.  We help thousands of adults, young people and children every year through our numerous projects and services.

With pioneering plans for the future, we need exceptional fundraisers to join the team who will make it happen. The Community and Events Fundraiser will be the lead fundraiser helping to develop and manage community based and event driven fundraising initiatives, forging strong relationships with individuals, community groups, parishes and local organisations. They will focus on creative and innovative approaches to engage supporters, tracking fundraising performance in their respective area, stewarding donors and corporate volunteers.

CONTRACT: Permanent, 37.5 hours (reduced hours considered)

For more information please download the Recruitment Booklet and Job Description

This role requires the submission of a completed Caritas application form which is to be uploaded as part of your application

Early applications are strongly encouraged as all applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received.

Closing date: Monday, 17 March 2025 at 9am

Interview: Week commencing Monday, 31 March 2025

Caritas follows Safer Recruitment practices, and this post is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service check. It is also a requirement of the post that you must hold a full UK Driving Licence, with the use of a car insured for business purposes as this role involves travelling to the different locations as required.

For full details please visit our website Caritas Diocese of Salford - Caritas | Diocese Of Salford

Caritas Diocese of Salford is an equal opportunities employer

Registered Charity Number: 1125808

From London Marathon and Paris Marathon to skydives and abseils or our annual Bubble Rush and Celebration of Christmas, we have a variety of exciting and successful events for you to be a part of!

We are looking for a passionate individual who is enthusiastic about events and fundraising, capable of delivering engaging and impactful stewardship. In this role, you'll oversee various events from start to finish, including setup, marketing, logistics, stewardship, and evaluation.

This role is full time (37 hours per week), Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, with some weekend, evening and bank holiday working required. 

Demelza greatly values the benefits of a diverse team and embraces diversity, equality, and inclusion in all areas of its work. We are committed to building a diverse and authentic workplace, ensuring that our team reflects the diversity of the children and families we support. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds.

An enhanced DBS Disclosure check may be taken dependant on role. Demelza is an equal opportunities employer. Registered Charity No 1039651. Demelza is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To see how we process your data, please visit our website and view our Recruitment Privacy Notice.

GuildHE is a formal representative body, representing diversity in the higher education sector and the widest variety of institution types across the UK. We are undergoing an exciting period of transformation, evolving our policy approach and member-focused services to significantly increase our impact within the sector and ensure we’re providing timely, proactive support to our members as they address emerging 21st century challenges.

To achieve this, GuildHE is seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Membership and Events Officer to lead and grow our member events portfolio, including our annual conference, networks, workshops, and other events, both in person and online.  This work will include identifying and organising events, tracking member engagement with our events, cultivating and growing our sponsorship base, and ensuring our events are responsive to the needs of our members.

The post holder will have events management experience and demonstrate a good understanding of membership-focused organisations. We are looking for an effective and confident communicator who can demonstrate excellent time management and problem-solving skills, who is a good team player and able to work on their own initiative. The role is ideal for someone who is skilled in collaborative working and is thoughtful, accountable, and decisive. 

Key responsibilities will include:

• Building and managing our event offer across the year

• Managing and tracking members’ engagement with our events to ensure we remain responsive to members’ needs, including leading our member survey

• Managing new member queries and ensuring positive member experiences from onboarding onwards

• Growing our sponsorships and partnerships

• Demonstrating a proactive approach to embedding EDI principles in all work

Join TNF Charity as an Event Coordinator.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of wounded veterans, serving personnel and their families? TNF Charity is looking for a dynamic and creative Event Coordinator to join our team.

In this role, you will be at the heart of our mission, administrating and managing events that celebrate and support those who have served. Your creativity and organisational skills will be key in coordinating memorable experiences that resonate with our community and amplify our support. You will collaborate closely with a dedicated team, bringing innovative ideas to life and ensuring every event runs smoothly.

We are seeking someone who is not only detail-oriented but also has a genuine passion for our mission. Your ability to engage with the community, build strong relationships, and inspire others will be crucial. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are excited about the opportunity to make a tangible impact, we want to hear from you.

Join us at TNF Charity and help us honour our wounded veterans, serving personnel and their families. Together, we can create unforgettable moments and make a real difference.

Apply now and be a part of something truly special.