Challenge Events Manager

We are excited to be partnering with a leading medical charity who are seeking a dynamic and experienced Challenge Events Manager to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead and grow the charity's challenge events programme, driving participant recruitment and maximising fundraising income to support life-saving projects.

As the Challenge Events Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing a diverse portfolio of challenge events. You will play a crucial role in delivering outstanding supporter experiences and achieving ambitious fundraising targets. Your responsibilities will include the planning, promotion, and delivery of events, building strong relationships with participants, suppliers, and stakeholders. You will work closely with the marketing team to develop compelling campaigns that engage and motivate participants while ensuring all events meet health and safety standards. 
 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, marketing, and execution of challenge events, ensuring strong participant engagement and delivering against a fundraising target of £300,000.
• Develop new and existing relationships with supporters, providing them with a seamless and inspiring experience from registration to post-event.
• Collaborate with internal teams to create engaging fundraising propositions and identify new event opportunities.
• Ensure that all events are managed within budget, with accurate reporting and performance monitoring.
• Work with hospital partners and external stakeholders to expand the events programme and drive income growth.

Person Specification:

• Experience in managing and delivering successful challenge events.
• A track record of meeting and exceeding fundraising goals.
• Excellent project management and organisational skills.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Knowledge of the charity sector, fundraising best practices, and GDPR compliance.
• A flexible, can-do attitude with a passion for making a difference.

If you’re excited about taking on this impactful role and driving the success of challenge events for a meaningful cause, we’d love to hear from you!

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.
We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.