Corporate Fundraising Manager

Location: MSSC HQ, 202 Lambeth Road, Lambeth North, SE1 7JW

Contract: Permanent, Fulltime

Salary: £36,000.00 Per annum + Benefits

Application: CV & Supporting Statement

Marine Society and Sea Cadets (MSSC) is a leading maritime charity in lifelong learning and personal development and is the governing charity of the Sea Cadet Corps (SCC), a civilian voluntary youth organisation engaging some 15,000 young people over 400 Sea Cadet Units, throughout the UK.  The SCC offers a wide range of youth opportunities with the same enduring objective – to give young people the best possible head start in life through nautical adventure and fun.

MSSC are seeking to appoint a Corporate Fundraising Manager at this exciting time in its development who will be reporting directly to the Director of Fundraising and Communications.

We are seeking an experienced Corporate Fundraising Manager to proactively identify and seek new relationships as well as develop existing relationships with our corporate partners. You will be committed and dynamic in your approach, working with external and internal stakeholders developing trusting relationships, helping to grow the charities portfolio. This role requires experience within Corporate Partnerships in fundraising.

Applications should consist of a CV and supporting statement. Without a supporting statement, we sadly will be unable to consider your application for this role.

Please click apply, alternatively, please print out and post your application to the HR department, The Marine Society and Sea Cadets, 202 Lambeth Road, London SE1 7JW.

Applicants may also submit an optional Equal Opportunities Form by downloading this below. A recruitment pack is also available detailing more information on the role. Plesae visit the Marine Society and Sea Cadets website for more information.

Closing date: Ongoing

Interviews: As soon as possible.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check

This is a critical role that offers the chance to help drive the delivery of community fundraising activities across the UK including with our 60,000+ strong membership. You will provide administrative support to income generating events and coordinate the membership process within Mothers’ Union to deliver a first class experience. Helping to ensure that the systems and processes related to membership are developed, adapted and maintained to the highest standard will be equally paramount.

You will need to be able to forge strong working relationships within the Fundraising and Communications team, across the organisation and with members. You will have a creative approach and self-starting ability to be creative with limited resources, whilst regularly evaluating your own performance to build on strengths and identify areas to improve.

About you

• Reliability and Efficiency - excellent time management and an ability to prioritise;

• Pro activity and ability to work independently and drive areas of responsibility;

• High level of computer literacy including experience of using databases and their use in marketing effectively to donors and members;

• Excellent user of MS Office particularly Excel for data analysis;

• Highly numerate with experience of maintaining budget reporting systems and reporting on targets set;

• A willingness to occasionally undertake work outside of office hours and/or at various venues around the UK & Ireland that may require an overnight stay;

• An organised and flexible approach to work, able to work within a changing organisation and respond quickly to changes and/or information as requested;

• An understanding of the core values of Mothers’ Union and passion for our work;

• Experience of working in the faith sector (and/or related experience that you can demonstrate).

Benefits

As an employee of Mothers’ Union you will have access to a wide range of benefits including 28 annual leave days, including bank and public holidays, plus five additional Mothers’ Union specific days.

How to apply

To apply, please provide an up to date CV and covering letter (no more than two sides of A4) that succinctly demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role referring to the following headings from the job description

• Key accountabilities

• Demonstrable knowledge and experience

• Characteristics and skills

Position: Community & Events Fundraising Assistant
Type: Full-time (35 hours per week), permanent
Location: MS National Centre
Salary: £24,813 - £27,621 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band: Band C, Level 3
Department: Fundraising
Reference: DL58

At the MS Society, we make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive environment where you will make a difference.

About this job

We’re looking for a Community and Events Assistant to join our friendly, creative and hard-working Community and Events Team. We work closely together to achieve an annual income of over £3.2 million.

We’re always ready to go the extra mile to support and inspire the thousands of people out there doing something amazing for people affected by MS. Our aim is to make it as easy as possible for people to achieve their goals, providing the tools, advice and support they need to reach their potential – and building lasting relationships that mean they continue to fundraise for us in future. It’s our job to make sure that our supporters have a fantastic experience of fundraising for us.

As our Community and Events Assistant, you’ll provide administrative and project support to the wider team, as well as coordinating a range of fundraising activities to achieve income targets.  In particular, you will support individuals who are taking part in their own events or organising their own DIY fundraising.  And there’ll be plenty of opportunities to attend events and see our work in action!

You’ll be organised, with great customer care and communication skills, and willing to go the extra mile.  You'll work closely with supporters, volunteers, local groups and the wider fundraising team. You’ll be able to demonstrate a good understanding of the basics of community and events fundraising experience and a collaborative approach to teamwork.

If you’re enthusiastic and motivated by helping others achieve something amazing in support of a cause that means the world to them, we’d love to hear from you.

We are currently advertising for two Community & Events Fundraising Assistants.

We offer 27 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays), a 35 hour working week, travel loan and various other benefits such as supported developmental opportunities.

The MS Society is in the midst of an exciting, transformational, period which builds on our great history and will drive us towards achieving our mission and vision as we embark on our new 5 year strategy.

Part of this exciting transformation will include an office move for our current National Centre in Cricklewood, NW London to a different location in London. We are currently defining where and what type of accommodation this will be and we really want our staff to be involved in that decision and therefore we don’t envisage a move before Sept 2020.

Closing date: 9am on Thursday 9th January 2020

PLEASE PRESS THE 'APPLICATION DETAILS' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW TO APPLY.

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity.

No agencies please.

Art Fund is seeking to appoint an exceptional Events Assistant who will work closely with the Senior Manager, Events on the planning and delivery of a wide range of Art Fund hosted events, ensuring they are executed to the very highest standard, both before, during and after the events. Events range from artist studio visits; lunches and dinners; exhibition private views and museum visits.

Events Assistant
Location: King's Cross, London
Full Time, Permanent
Salary: £21k

The Events Assistant will play a key role in supporting the Development department on the Art Partner (Art Fund Patrons scheme) events programme. Duties will include supporting on guest list preparation and invitation management; managing RSVPs; responding to and dealing with guest enquiries and assisting with preparing documents for event briefings. The Events Assistant may also be required to attend events on occasion, to support the successful delivery of the event.

A large part of the role will involve supporting the Senior Manager, Events on the planning and delivery of the Art Fund Museum of the Year 2020 award ceremony, which will take place in July 2020. The Events Assistant will play a key role in invitation and guest list management; managing RSVPs and working closely with the Senior Manager, Events on planning and delivering the event.

The idea candidate will have some experience in events administration or management, preferably within an arts or museum environment, as well as excellent administrative and communication skills. The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of event planning processes and be confident in working with a wide range of people, both internally and externally.

Closing date: 1st January 2020

If you would like to apply for this position, please make sure you read the Job Description (attached in additional documents) fully before attaching your CV and covering letter, which will be sent automatically to us.

No agencies please.

To start as soon as possible. 

Events Fundraising Assistant - 37.5 hours per week
Type - Permanent
Based – The role is based at CCC-Wirral  

The Clatterbridge Cancer Charity is growing and we have a number of fantastic opportunities to join our Fundraising Team!

THE CHARITY

As we open Liverpool's first cancer hospital in just a few months, we are in the most exciting phase of our history. With investment in our existing centres and the future of cancer care across Merseyside and Cheshire, we are the only charity dedicated to the incredible work of The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.

Our charity funds the latest treatments, vital research, technology and the best possible environment for around 30,000 patients each year at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre. As one of the largest cancer hospitals in the UK, we operate from 18 sites, including our Centres in Wirral & Aintree, our blood cancer Unit at the Royal, and our network of clinics across the region. We are excited to add our brand new cancer hospital in Liverpool City Centre to this network in May 2020.

In line with our future plans we have an incredible opportunity for an enthusiastic Events Fundraising Assistant to join our fundraising team. This role will not only be instrumental in raising the final £5m of our public appeal to transform cancer care for people across Merseyside and Cheshire, but is also key to the charity's future growth.

THE ROLE

Assisting the Events Fundraising Manager, this role is key to the success of the charity’s fundraising events – from countryside bike rides and coastal walks to adrenaline fuelled skydives and everything in between! You will assist in marketing the events, the recruitment of participants, and giving our supporters the tools they need to hit their fundraising goals to support the work we do.

This exciting role also includes getting involved in the logistics of our events – helping to make sure our events are safe, smooth running and most of all fun for our supporters! You could be developing a social media campaign one day, and handing out medals in a muddy field the next. It’s an exciting role and no two days are the same.

General overview:

• Provide proactive support in the planning, preparation and manual set up of fundraising events
• Support marketing activity to recruit participants for our events
• Identify case stories to inspire others to take part
• Attend third party events as and when required (some weekends)
• Recruitment and coordination of event volunteers
• Maintain event systems, including database management and filing
• Support on specific third party events as designated by the Events Fundraising Manager
• Communicate with fundraisers to encourage income generation and further participation
• Source gifts in kind and prizes from local companies
• Prepare information packs and marketing materials
• Attend events with and on behalf of the Events Fundraising Manager
• Encourage participation in organised fundraising activities and events

The ideal candidate will have a passion for events, marketing, the outdoors, and fundraising. You should be someone with a very hands-on approach, and are happy to do everything for the good of the event and the charity. You’ll thrive on making our events a success, raising money for people with cancer and supporting our participants on their journey.

If you are looking to develop a career in fundraising and/or events, this role is a fantastic opportunity to learn and gain experience in a fast-paced charity events environment.

THE TRUST 

This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic and forward thinking Trust.

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s leading cancer centres, providing high quality care to the population of Merseyside and Cheshire and beyond.

We provide a comprehensive range of inpatient care, advanced radiotherapy, chemotherapy and other systemic anti-cancer therapies including gene therapies and immunotherapies for the treatment of solid tumours and blood cancers. We are also the only facility in the UK providing low-energy proton beam therapy to treat rare eye cancers.

We are currently embarking on an £162 million investment in facilities including a new cancer hospital in the heart of Liverpool due to open in 2020. Based on the same thriving research and healthcare campus as the University of Liverpool and Royal Liverpool University Hospital, the new hospital will ensure every patient receives truly outstanding care and can access the most advanced treatments and clinical trials for generations to come.

For further details / informal visits contact:

Mark Parkinson
Events Fundraising Manager

(no agencies please)

ABOUT US
The Woodland Trust is the UK’s leading woodland conservation charity. We want to see a UK rich in native woods and trees, for people and wildlife. The Trust aims to engage and inspire people about woods and trees to help us meet our vision of creating, restoring and protecting woodland.

THE ROLE
The Woodland Trust is transforming Smithills Estate with a fresh vision, new access routes, improved infrastructure and deeper links to the large, diverse local community. Supported through the Heritage Lottery Fund, the Woodland Trust will give Smithills Estate the boost it needs to become a sustainable and thriving place – where landscape restoration and conservation can move forward hand in hand with the many hundreds of thousands of people who know, love and feel part of the estate.

The Events & Community Co-ordinator will support the delivery of the NLHF programme, providing administrative support to our volunteer programme and input into our interpretation projects. In addition the role will support with the delivery of our busy events programme and engagement activities, helping to inspire people about the landscape of Smithills and facilitating a deeper connection with woods and trees

THE CANDIDATE
Passionate about our aims at Smithills estate, you’ll have some experience of outdoor event delivery and be an articulate communicator with an environmental interest in trees and woods and/or nature conservation. You’ll be comfortable communicating with a variety of audiences, from the general public to our volunteers.This is a busy, hands on role, so you’ll need to be enthusiastic and proactive with a positive approach as well as being able to prioritise a busy workload.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
There’s no other organisation like the Woodland Trust. Whatever you do here you will be supporting our work to protect and enhance woods and trees. In return we recognise and value our people. You'll have our full support, training and opportunities for professional development, along with a contributory pension, life assurance and good holiday entitlement.

Visitor Centre and Events Assistant

Rutland Water Nature Reserve

Part time - 24 hours per week

Fixed term contract until 18 September 2020

Salary IRO £18,366

 

The Rutland Water Nature Reserve is an internationally famous nature reserve managed by our client.  It provides one of the most important wildfowl sanctuaries in Great Britain, regularly holding in excess of 25,000 waterfowl.

The role: 

The purpose of this role is to support the effective day to day running of the Lyndon Visitor Centre, enabling more people to enjoy the natural heritage of the nature reserve. The role is part time covering 3 days per week including regular weekends and bank holidays during the summer Osprey season.

Providing a welcoming customer service, you will ensure a good first impression of the reserve and the wider organisation.  You will also provide efficient volunteer support, assist with the retail operation and organise events and activities which take place at the reserve.

About you: 

Candidates should have the following skills and experience;

●   Great customer service skills and experience of working with the public.

●   Experience of working with volunteers.

●   Knowledge of conservation work, ideally in relation to osprey.

●   Experience of organising, running and leading events.

●   Previous sales / retail experience including cash handling.

●   A passion for the natural world.

Due to the nature of the role, a full current UK driving licence is essential.

Rewards: 

In return, you benefit from excellent working conditions, 25 days holiday pro rata per annum, flexible hours, contributory pension scheme and a friendly and lively environment in which to work.

If you would like to help protect and enhance the wildlife and wild places of Leicestershire and Rutland, then apply today!

Closing date: Midnight Sunday 5th January 2020

Interviews will be held on 14th or 15th January 2020

Send a Cow is a growing and dynamic international development charity providing training, and ongoing support to smallholder farmers in Africa. We give poor families and communities the hope and the means to secure their own futures from the land, in line with our vision of a confident and thriving rural Africa.

This is an exciting time to join Send a Cow. We’re looking for a Fundraising Administration Assistant to provide support to the Director and Fundraising Management Team (FMT) to enhance their effectiveness in delivering the fundraising and communication activities and projects in line with the strategic plan. You will also act as the first point of contact for the department.

With previous experience in a similar role, you will have excellent communication skills and a strong track of providing executive support, including taking minutes, diary management and supporting the production of reports and briefing papers. This will be a varied role, which requires excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail.

Does this sound like you? If so we would love to hear from you. Applications close at midnight on 6th January 2020, with interviews taking place week commencing 13th January

For details of how to apply, please visit our website. 

The Education Programmes Assistant will play a crucial role in the BOA Policy and Programmes team administering a portfolio of education and training opportunities, including courses, fellowships, our annual online examination and outreach to medical students.

This is a busy role, requiring high quality customer support, a well-organised approach and good attention to detail to ensure that all tasks are completed to a high standard. We are seeking an individual with drive and enthusiasm and strong communication, IT and organisational skills to make a difference to the BOA. 

The British Orthopaedic Association (BOA) is the professional body for Trauma and Orthopaedic surgeons practising in the UK. We are a membership organisation, a charity and the largest of the ten recognised Surgical Specialty Associations. We have over 5,000 members worldwide, the majority based in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Membership is made up of consultants (active or retired), surgeons in training and staff and associate specialist grades (SAS).

In addition to our strapline of Caring for Patients, Supporting Surgeons, we have three core strategic objectives of excellence in professional practice, research and training and education.

Events Fundraising Assistant (Sports)

Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading dementia charity. We provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia.

Position: Events Fundraising Assistant (Sports)
Location: London
Contract type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 35 per week
Salary: £19,964 to £20,770 depending on skills and experience plus London allowance of £3,600

Closing date: 26 December 2019
Interview date: 3 January 2020

About the role:

We are looking for an enthusiastic Sports Events Fundraising Assistant to join our dynamic and ambitious team. This role will support the delivery of our events portfolio which includes running, trekking, cycling, swimming and skydiving. The role is responsible for offering excellent customer care for all current and potential event participants.

About you:

We need someone enthusiastic, creative and highly organised. You’ll be able to prioritise your workload effectively and be experienced in providing excellent customer care. We’re looking for someone who is driven and passionate and will work to maximise our income and increase the impact we have on the lives of people affected by dementia.

You may have experience of the following: Events Fundraising Officer, Events Fundraising Assistant, Fundraising Coordinator, Charities, Not for Profit, Fundraiser, Marketing, Business Development, Donor Management, Third Sector, Fundraising Assistant, etc.

The London Landmarks Half Marathon team are offering two short-term contracts, one starting ASAP and one starting on 2 January 2020. Both roles finish on 30th April 2020.

The roles will provide an excellent opportunity to gain experience both in the events and charity sector.

This is a very exciting time to be part of the team delivering the sell-out London Landmarks Half Marathon. The main purpose of the roles is to provide first-class customer service and support to runners taking part in the London Landmarks Half Marathon. This will involve managing email and phone lines, ensuring runners are accurately registered and answering any queries they may have.

The role starting on 2 January 2020, sits within the London Landmark Half Marathon events team, supporting the 14,000 runners and will be unique in delivering the whole event. 

The role starting ASAP,  will be supporting the 2,500 dedicated Tommy’s runners who are fundraising in the London Landmarks Half Marathon and will be more typical of an Events Fundraising Assistant role. 

We are looking for two great candidates who are good all-rounders and happy not to be bound or limited by responsibilities set out in the job description. We are a small team delivering the event therefore everyone in the team will be required to be flexible to turn their hand to whatever is needed to be done to deliver a successful event.

For more details of the person specification, roles and benefits please download the job packs from our website. 

Please note these are temporary contracts until 30th April 2020. 

Please apply with both your cover letter and CV addressed to Katie Jones and Rhiannon Hopkin, expressing which role you are more interested in joining or if you would like to be considered for both.

​​​​​​​Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Challenge Events Fundraiser - 37.5 hours per week
Type - Permanent
Based – The role is based at CCC-Wirral

The Clatterbridge Cancer Charity is growing and we have a number of fantastic opportunities to join our Fundraising Team!

THE CHARITY

As we open Liverpool's first cancer hospital in just a few months, we are in the most exciting phase of our history. With investment in our existing centres and the future of cancer care across Merseyside and Cheshire, we are the only charity dedicated to the incredible work of The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.

Our charity funds the latest treatments, vital research, technology and the best possible environment for around 30,000 patients each year at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre. As one of the largest cancer hospitals in the UK, we operate from 18 sites, including our Centres in Wirral & Aintree, our blood cancer Unit at the Royal, and our network of clinics across the region. We are excited to add our brand new cancer hospital in Liverpool City Centre to this network in May 2020.

In line with our future plans we have an incredible opportunity for an incredible Challenge Events Fundraiser to join our fundraising team. This role will not only be instrumental in raising the final £5m of our public appeal to transform cancer care for people across Merseyside and Cheshire, but is also key to the charity's future growth.

THE ROLE

This newly created position is focal to connecting supporters of The Clatterbridge Cancer Charity with the challenge of their lifetime! The Challenge Events Fundraiser will promote challenge events such as runs, marathons, bike rides and skydives, and is key to inspiring, motivating and supporting people who are raising money for the charity through challenges.

This role also includes getting involved in the logistics and running of our own in-house events with the rest of the events team – helping to make sure they are safe, smooth running and most of all fun for our supporters!

This exciting role is perfect for a passionate person who loves a challenge, and whose enthusiasm for events is evident. You will spend a lot of your time communicating with fundraisers and getting the very best out of them; being on hand to give challenge event participants the tools that they need to hit their fundraising goals.

General Overview:

• Lead on third party fundraising events as directed by the Events Fundraising Manager
• Support marketing activity to recruit participants for our events
• Identify case stories to inspire others to take part
• Attend third party events – weekend work required
• Liaise with third-party event providers for event delivery
• To develop and maintain relationships with staff and supporters
• Prepare information packs and marketing materials
• To undertake a wide range of duties in relation to in-house event creation, marketing, set-up, and running under the guidance of the Events Fundraising Manager
• Coordinate with fundraisers to encourage income generation and further participation
• Attend events with and on behalf of the Events Fundraising Manager

The ideal candidate will have a real passion for events and should be able to show that to fundraisers. Ideally you will love a challenge, sport, and love to talk all things fundraising and events. You’ll enjoy building excellent relationships and managing the supporter journey which will start and end with you, with a fantastic challenge in the middle.

If you are looking to discover a career in fundraising and/or events, this is a fantastic opportunity in a fast-paced charity events environment.

THE TRUST 

This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic and forward thinking Trust.

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s leading cancer centres, providing high quality care to the population of Merseyside and Cheshire and beyond.

We provide a comprehensive range of inpatient care, advanced radiotherapy, chemotherapy and other systemic anti-cancer therapies including gene therapies and immunotherapies for the treatment of solid tumours and blood cancers. We are also the only facility in the UK providing low-energy proton beam therapy to treat rare eye cancers.

We are currently embarking on an £162 million investment in facilities including a new cancer hospital in the heart of Liverpool due to open in 2020. Based on the same thriving research and healthcare campus as the University of Liverpool and Royal Liverpool University Hospital, the new hospital will ensure every patient receives truly outstanding care and can access the most advanced treatments and clinical trials for generations to come.

For further details / informal visits contact:

Mark Parkinson
Events Fundraising Manager

(no agencies please)

Do you enjoy working in a solution focussed and creative way? Do you want to work within an Adult Social Care environment where teams of professionals are breaking new ground? Are you committed to supporting some of the most vulnerable members of the community?Our clients adult social care teams support each other by sharing experiences, being positive and working together as a group and they are looking for an Assistant Care Manager to join them!

Position: Assistant Care Manager - Prevention & Safeguarding Team or Long Term & Review Team

Location: Oakham

Salary: £21,589 - £26,317 pro rata

Hours: Full-time or Part-time (18.5 or 30 hours)

Duration: Permanent 

Benefits: Amazing benefits available such as a minimum of 24 days annual leave (pro-rata), with a further 5 days added after 5 years’ continuous service, plus 8 days paid bank holidays, a defined benefits pension scheme, payment of fees for membership to one professional body where this is a requirement of your role, enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay, special and family leave provisions, Childcare vouchers, occupational health service, lunchtime yoga, circuits and cycle rides, as well as discounted swimming sessions and flexible working policies to enable you to balance work and home commitments

Closing Date: 18 December 2019

The Role

This Councils award winning Adult Social Care teams are leading the way in health and social care integration, ensuring the services they deliver meet the needs of their service users in a fully personalised and joined up way. With continually evolving services, this is a great opportunity to join a nationally recognised and committed team, supporting service users and their carers every step of the way. They offer fantastic opportunities to make a real difference to the lives of residents in the local community – Rutland really is one of the best places to live, learn, work, play and visit. This is your chance to become part of an amazing team, delivering great services throughout the county.

About You

For the Assistant Care Manager role, we are looking for people with:

• Experience of working with adults who have care and support needs.
• Experience of working with adults with learning disabilities or with autism.
• Experience of person centred support plans and reviewing outcomes.
• Experience of undertaking social care assessments. 

To apply you will be directed to the Councils website, where you can select to apply for 18.5 or 30 hours on the Long Term & Review Team or 18.5 hours on the Prevention & Safeguarding Team.

What you get in return

Work that makes a difference to people’s lives within this beautiful county, in addition to structured salary reviews, local government pension scheme, discounted access to ‘Active Rutland’ keep fit activities and flexi-time, to name just a few!

The successful applicant for this post will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).The cost of your DBS will be covered by us.

Our client is committed to Equality and Diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. They are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults and for ensuring that they are protected from harm. The successful applicant for this post will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

You may also have experience in areas such as Care Manager, Care Home Manager, Assistant Care Home Manager, Senior Carer, Senior Support Worker, Support Worker.

Challenge Events Officer (Contract)
The LookOut, Hyde Park

About Us

Created in March 2017, The Royal Parks is a charity that supports and manages 5,000 acres of historic parkland across London. Millions of Londoners and tourists visit our beautiful sites, which offer unparalleled opportunities for enjoyment, exploration and healthy living in the heart of the capital.

We look after eight of London’s largest open spaces; Hyde Park, The Green, Richmond, Greenwich, St James’s, Bushy and The Regent’s Parks, and Kensington Gardens. We also manage other important open spaces in the capital including Brompton Cemetery, Victoria Tower Gardens, Canning Green and Poet’s Corner.

We are now looking for a Challenge Events Officer to join us on a part-time, fixed-term contract, until 31st December 2020.

The Benefits

- Salary of up to £32,000 pro rata DOE
- Pension scheme
- 26 days' holiday pro rata plus public holidays
- Work from beautiful, eco-friendly offices in the LookOut in Hyde Park
- Take on an engaging role with a supportive, innovative and flexible employer

If you are a fundraising professional with a background in organising challenge events, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a dedicated team and work in our unique, ecological space that will inspire your creativity while supporting our breath-taking environment.

You will have the chance to lead challenge event campaigns on some of the biggest sporting events in the UK, including the Virgin Money London Marathon, Vitality 10K, Ride London, Swim Serpentine, and London Duathlon.

So, if you are ready to take on an exciting role inspiring and motivating potential donors to support the preservation of our magnificent landscapes, this is the role you’ve been waiting for.

The Role

As a Challenge Events Officer, you will take the lead on our sporting challenge event campaigns, as well as supporting donor data management.

You will manage the Team Royal Parks Challenge Events portfolio, recruiting and stewarding teams for sporting events. This will include the Royal Parks Half Marathon, where you will oversee 250 - 300 runners.

Your duties will involve:

- Setting annual targets for runner numbers, fundraising targets and an annual budget
- Recruiting runners with a multi-channel marketing campaign
- Engaging, informing and motivating runners to achieve their fundraising goals
- Developing a donor cultivation plan using donor data
- Building strong relationships with other charities to share best practice
- Organising, promoting and managing team marquees at events

About You

To be considered as a Challenge Events Officer, you will need:

- Proven fundraising experience, including experience in challenge events
- Experience in a customer-facing role, engaging with visitors, participants, audiences and/or volunteers
- Experience in using a Customer Relationship Management platform such as Salesforce or similar
- A good understanding of communications and marketing functions
- A commitment to The Royal Parks’ values of being accountable, excellent, inclusive, open and respectful

Ideally, you will have a degree level qualification in a relevant discipline.

Experience of working or volunteering in charities and/or social enterprises from the heritage, wildlife, conservation and wellbeing sectors would also be beneficial.

This is a part time role, working 22 hours per week.

The closing date for this role is the 20th December 2019.

Other organisations may call this role Fundraising Officer, Charity Events Officer, Fundraising Events Officer, Events Executive, Stewardship Officer, Volunteer Officer, Sports Events Officer, Volunteer Development Officer, or Volunteer Engagement Officer.

Webrecruit and The Royal Parks are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you’re seeking your next challenge as a Challenge Events Officer, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.