Community and Challenge Events Manager (maternity cover)

We have a great opportunity for a Community and Challenge Events Manager working for the small but mighty Leukaemia UK, reporting to the Head of Public Fundraising.  As the Community and Challenge Events Manager you will be responsible for generating nearly a 3^rd of the income for Leukaemia UK, leading the team across a range of areas including virtual challenges, in-person events and community fundraising.
As part of this exciting role, you will identify opportunities, develop new fundraising products and deliver the Community and Challenge Events portfolio whilst leading a small team. Working closely with other areas of the charity such as the Marketing and Communications team and the Legacy and In Memory Manager to expand all opportunities to make a real change to people's lives. The team has a great learning culture and excellent leadership.

To be successful as the Community and Challenge Events Manager you will need:

• Experience of community and/or challenge events fundraising
• Line Management experience
• Project Management skills
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritise, budget and plan
• Team player with a positive attitude

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000
Contract: 1 year FTC – open to working patterns
Location: Hybrid
Closing date: ASAP
If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Ashby on 02030 062787 or email your interest along with your CV to [email protected].
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector.
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If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.