Challenge Event Jobs

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Corporate Partnerships fundraiser to join the Schoolreaders team. Schoolreaders is a dynamic and fast-growing charity based in Bedford. It is a national charity tackling poor literacy through a network of volunteers who provide one-to-one reading support to children in primary schools across the country. We are the largest national in-school child literacy charity, supporting over 30,000 children in over 1,500 schools every week. We have ambitious plans to grow and support many more children in future, so it’s an exciting time to join us. You will be joining a high performing and well-established Trust Fundraising Team, you’ll help maintain and develop an ambitious strategy to ensure that all opportunities for approaching and securing increased funding from trusts, foundations and other grant making bodies are maximised.

Role Overview

We are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic fundraiser, who will grow and manage partnerships to generate increased income and supporter engagement.

Over recent years, Schoolreaders has established a number of highly impactful corporate partnerships whose shared commitment to improving literacy is reflected in their long-term support. Now that Schoolreaders has become a nationwide programme, our ambition is to develop a larger portfolio of national and regional corporate partners who will help us transform life outcomes through improved literacy for children living in their local communities.

Role Description:

This is the ideal opportunity for someone with initiative and fundraising flair to make a real impact on a dynamic, rapidly growing child literacy charity. We are looking for someone with a minimum of 3 years corporate fundraising experience, or relevant experience of securing high value new business from a different sector, to join our small, successful fundraising team.

The role-holder will be responsible for developing and managing a rolling program of approaches to new and existing partners. This includes scheduling and making high-value applications, proposals, and pitches to secure COTY/multi-year grants, donations,

sponsorships, and mutual benefits, in order to meet annual targets and ensure a robust income stream.

Whilst there will be a necessity to work at our Bedford HQ on a regular basis, there is flexibility regarding the level of home working depending on home location. The remit of the role extends more widely across England and occasional travel to meet with existing and new corporate partners will be required.

Main Duties

- Identify and engage potential corporate partners with the capacity and affinity to support the work of Schoolreaders.

· Develop and manage a pipeline of corporate opportunities through research into potential supporters matched to the strategic focus of Schoolreaders.

· Manage and grow Schoolreaders portfolio of existing corporate partnerships through excellent stewardship and providing relevant information about the impact of their support and maximising opportunities for further support.

· Deliver face-to-face and online presentations to potential supporters – producing high quality propositions, reports and stewardship communications.

· Carry out due diligence on all new potential corporate partnerships, ensuring appropriate business and ethical standards align with Schoolreaders values.

· Develop the Schoolreaders offering to corporate partners.

· Work closely with the Marketing & Communications Manager to optimise joint PR, comms, and social media activity with corporate partners.

· Work closely with our County Teams network to identify corporate opportunities nationwide (for example to secure corporate funding for activity in particular geographic locations) and maximise potential corporate donors.

· Ensure the role is carried out in accordance with fundraising and marketing legislation and best practice.

· Provide regular performance updates and reports to the Head of Fundraising and Communications, and contribute to fundraising strategy development, annual plans, budgets and other fundraising duties as required.

· Work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation and fundraising team where necessary – in particular the role will include the development of employee fundraising and participation in challenge events.

Personal Specification

· 3 years relevant experience in a similar role with proven track record of developing successful fundraising relationships with corporate partners or new business development.

· Demonstratable previous success in achieving targets and raising five and six figure gifts.

· An excellent networker, capable of connecting with a wide range of people to influence and negotiate partnerships.

· Experience of liaising with and managing high level supporters or customers with a solid understanding of the principles of excellent donor/customer care.

· An entrepreneurial, proactive and delivery-focussed approach to your work, with drive and motivation towards achieving targets.

· Financially and IT literate with good knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and CRMs.

· Demonstrable excellent communication skills - written, multimedia and face to face.

· Excellent attention to detail and good project and time management skills.

· Experience of adhering to GDPR legislation.

Benefits

As part of our commitment to making Schoolreaders a great place to work, we offer access to the following employee benefits:

· 25 days annual leave (3 of which must be taken over Christmas) plus an additional paid day off on your birthday and public/bank holidays (pro-rated for part time staff)

· Contributory pension

· Access to a free 24/7 support service providing legal, financial, emotional, and medical advice

- Access to a variety of onsite services, including a gym, a canteen and pop-up events

To apply:

Applications will be reviewed, and interviews offered, on an ongoing basis. We reserve the right to close the role prior to the closing date should a suitable applicant be found, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

The Role

What we're looking for

What's in it for you

This is an excellent opportunity to work as part of a new team in a progressive membership organisation. The successful candidate will join a strong brand with a reputation for excellence and legal expertise, committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and a culture of trust, excellence, clarity and respect.

We offer hybrid working (minimum one day in our office each week), a generous flexible benefits package, a friendly working environment and the opportunity to develop your career within a professional organisation.

Please note: if you are an internal applicant, Pay Policy will apply.

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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.

Are you ready to take on a new challenge with a leading charity making a real difference in brain tumour research?

Brain Tumour Research is seeking an experienced and motivated fundraiser to join our team as we prepare to increase our supporter base across Essex.

As a key part of our fundraising efforts in a high-performing region, you will have the opportunity to drive income generation through a variety of initiatives, including challenge events, fundraising groups, and corporate partnerships such as charity of the year. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Generate income across a range of community fundraising initiatives and events

• Steward supporters to help drive the charity’s fundraising activities and growth

• Work with the fundraising team to develop and maintain strong relationships with fundraisers, donors, partners, and key stakeholders

• Contribute towards the growth and success of fundraising efforts, ensuring a sustainable income stream for the vital ongoing funding of brain tumour research

Requirements:

• At least one year of fundraising experience, with a proven track record in income generation

• Strong experience in supporter stewardship

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire supporters and partners alike

• Passion for Brain Tumour Research and its mission to fund research and ultimately find a cure

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a tangible impact and help us to grow our supporter base across Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk.

If you’re looking for a rewarding challenge, we would love to hear from you! 

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. 

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.

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.

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

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.

Sports Events Fundraiser

Up to £27,000pa

Leatherhead, Surrey

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity is going through an exciting time where we are growing, with the aim of reaching more families in need.

About the role:

This Best Companies Top 25 Charity is looking to appoint a Sports Events Fundraiser to support the Events Programme. The Events Fundraiser is responsible for supporting the Events Manager to the plan and deliver Rainbow Trust's events programme. We have developed and started an ambitious strategy to grow our UK wide and International sports fundraising programme.

The post holder will plan, deliver and market a portfolio of high-profile and high-value sports fundraising events, including the London Marathon and Arctic Adventure Challenge; and assist on the delivery of special events including the the London Carol Concert. The post holder will steward supporters and motivate them to ensure maximum engagement and income for Rainbow Trust.

What we’re looking for:

· A fundraiser with an action-oriented approach – you can achieve goals and organize events with a sense of urgency and high attention to detail

· An effective communicator with the ability to motivate others with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with customers/supporters

· An enthusiastic networker – you understand that building rapport and developing relationships with others is essential

· Practical and outgoing – you are a self-confident and motivating team builder, you will be proactive in identifying, developing and marketing new and additional fundraising opportunities in the sports and challenge event marketplace

· Demonstrable success in meeting income and expenditure targets - you understand the importance of taking responsibility for driving and delivering agreed income and event targets

· Confident use of MSOffice and experience of using a CRM database would be beneficial but not necessary – you are organised and produce high quality accurate work.

· A full driver's license is required.

What we offer:

We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, which includes:

· Flexible working hours to balance home and working life

· Access to the Blue Light Discount Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts

· Time off in lieu

· 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays – rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 days to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time)

· Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes

· Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year

· Pension scheme (we will contribute 5% of your salary and you will contribute at least 3%)

· The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and half day Christmas shopping

· A recommend a friend recruitment referral bonus

About us:

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed.

How to apply:

Please send your CV and a covering letter highlighting why your application should be considered above others to us via the link.

Closing date: 07 March 2025

Please disclose in your covering letter if you have used AI for any part of your job application.

Interviews will take place via Teams or in person at our Head Office in Leatherhead. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.

Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.

Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Are you ready to take on a new challenge with a leading charity making a real difference in brain tumour research?  

Brain Tumour Research is seeking an experienced and motivated fundraiser to temporarily join us to increase our supporter base across the North East, while our team member takes Maternity Leave, we anticipate for this to be a one year fixed term contract. 

As a key part of our fundraising efforts in a high-performing region, you will have the opportunity to drive income generation through a variety of initiatives, including challenge events, fundraising groups, and corporate partnerships such as charity of the year   

Key Responsibilities:  

• Generate income across a range of community fundraising initiatives and events  

• Steward supporters to help drive the charity’s fundraising activities and growth  

• Work with the fundraising team to develop and maintain strong relationships with fundraisers, donors, partners, and key stakeholders  

• Contribute towards the growth and success of fundraising efforts, ensuring a sustainable income stream for the vital ongoing funding of brain tumour research  

Requirements:  

• At least one year of fundraising experience, with a proven track record in income generation  

• Strong experience in supporter stewardship   

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire supporters and partners alike  

• Passion for Brain Tumour Research and its mission to fund research and ultimately find a cure  

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a tangible impact and help us to grow our supporter base across the Northeast. If you’re looking for a rewarding challenge, we would love to hear from you!  

Salary: Circa £31,000 

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.

Our vision at Harris Academy Peckham is to ensure every child achieves excellence in all aspects of academy life.

We have high aspirations, both in terms of academic standards and personal development, in order to prepare your child for the demands of the 21st century global workplace.  We expect every child to excel, and will provide the necessary challenge and support to make this happen.

In line with all Harris Academies, we ensure that we prepare engaging and innovative learning experiences for our students, within a disciplined context where good manners, smart uniform and  mature conduct are expected from all.

Your responsibilities will cover the following areas:

• Managing the timetable
• Collecting and updating the MIS (Bromcom) with all prior data for new students
• Administering the end of year process on the MIS
• Maintaining staff user accounts on the MIS
• Carrying out the KS4 and KS5 DfE Checking Exercise in September and the KS4 DfE Checking Exercise in June
• Managing the academy website
• General data management tasks, including daily/weekly reports for behaviour events, communications, and attendance and punctuality, and exporting and importing data to third party systems
• Line Management of the Administration (Exams) Support Officer.

A detailed list of responsibilities can be found in the Job Pack.

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• Previous experience of working with MIS
• Knowledge of the examination system and procedures
• Knowledge of National curriculum
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office and related packages, including strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Understanding of Microsoft Power BI
• A proven history of developing timetables for schools with complex requirements
• At least a year working in a school or educational establishment

For a full person specification, please download the Job Pack.

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, electric car scheme, and many other benefits. Learn more about  on our website.

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.