ACP Events and Development Manager (21 hrs pw, fixed term for 10 months)

Are you a highly skilled events professional?

The Association of Child Psychotherapists (ACP) to recruit an Events and Development Manager. This is a part-time role, three days a week for an interim period of ten months to cover the maternity leave of the current postholder. Delivering a programme of events, training and conferences, the overall aim is to provide professional and scientific development to ACP members as well as providing education and information about child and adolescent psychotherapy to professionals, parents and carers.

Association of Child Psychotherapists is the professional body for Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapists in the UK. With 1000 current members, ACP is responsible for regulating the training and practice standards of child and adolescent psychotherapy, maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards. We also campaign to improve mental health care for infants, child, young people and families. The ACP has a small team of staff and a larger number of members in officer roles. Our offices are in London, close to Borough and London Bridge stations.

Working closely with the Chief Executive and Director of Scientific Development, the post-holder will play a pivotal role in raising the profile of the organisation, organising and managing a programme of events, training and conferences including the annual conference. Besides working collaboratively with partner organisations in the field of psychoanalysis and child and adolescent mental health; key duties will include day to day topics and themes to address through their events and training programmes. Developing and forward planning of the events, liaising with members, Directors and Committees to identify planning the events calendar is a key responsibility. You will also support the development of Supported Clinical Networks with a key focus on accessible online tools and resources relating to specialist clinical areas. Additionally, you will produce a monthly events newsletter, update the ACP website and contribute to production of the ACP’s bulletin.

To be considered for this role, it is essential to have a proven track record in planning, developing and delivering conferences and events, working effectively within budget and to deadlines. The successful candidate will be comfortable in marketing events to members, gathering feedback and will have the ability to learn skills in order to support the development of their website. Excellent project management ability is required for this role alongside the capacity to deliver projects from start to finish. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional verbal and written communication skills and thrive in building and developing relationships with stakeholders at all levels. Knowledge of CiviCRM or a similar CRM system is desirable accompanied with an interest in child psychoanalytic psychotherapy.

A full job description and person specification is available here…

Please apply with a CV and covering letter describing how you would meet the requirements of the role. Applications should be sent to Lydia Gilbert.

The closing date for applications is 20th February and interviews will be held on 27th February.

If you would like to discuss the post please contact Nick Waggett, ACP Chief Executive.

RedbridgeCVS is a well-established and highly regarded membership organisation supporting the local voluntary, community and social enterprise sector. We are a small, friendly team based in central Ilford just 20 minutes by train from Liverpool Street station. 

We are seeking a skilled and highly motivated Office Manager to join the team at an exciting time of development.

The Office Manager will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the organisation. The post-holder will lead on the day-to-day management of the RedbridgeCVS office and provide administrative support to the Chief Officer, staff team and Board of Trustees.

This is a varied role working with all members of our team, and so we are looking for someone who is dynamic, solution-focused and flexible in their approach, and who is committed to continuous improvement and isn’t afraid to suggest new ways of doing things.

The successful candidate will be highly organised with excellent attention to detail and the ability to communicate clearly and confidently with a wide range of stakeholders.

The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 15th March. Interviews are expected to take place on Tuesday 24th March.

Lead and support the events fundraising team to drive income generation and supporter participation.

Develop the team and shape the strategy to maximise potential from challenge events for this growing and ambitious charity.

Job specification

• Lead, support and develop a team of five
• Manage the delivery of third party and bespoke events
• Grow event income through data-led insight and innovation
• Ensure the team delivers exceptional supporter care from the initial recruitment of participants through to on the day delivery and post event communications
• Report on monthly income results looking to maximise return on investment

Person specification

To succeed in this role you need to:

• have significant challenge events fundraising experience and be abe to demonstrate how you have exceeding income targets
• be a strong and supportive manager, able to lead a team to achieve excellent ROI and deliver supporter care
• be sector aware and open to trying new things, reviewing and evaluating as needed
• have the ability to work under pressure, prioritise tasks and organise workloads
• be an excellent relationship builder, committed to working across teams to best benefit the organisation.

This charity offers core hours of 10am-4pm and one day working from home

                                     

To apply for this role, please click Apply with Charityjob to submit your CV to Dawn Ballard at QuarterFive Fundraising Recruitment. If your experience is a good fit, we will send you a job description and arrange a briefing call or meeting that will provide you with all the information required to formally apply. QuarterFive aims to proactively support your job search, so we may also consider your details for other job vacancies to enable us to find a position that is most suitable for you.

Civitas Recruitment are proud to be working with a great charity to help source their new Challenge Events Manager to oversee both the challenge and community events streams. This is a managerial role with good levels of autonomy with the added support of a fundraising officer. The charity itself focuses on a community under occupation living under refugee status in the Middle East. The charity aims to help this community by focusing on the health and medical needs. This is a great role with a focus on both national and international fundraising activities.

Who are we looking for?

Ideal candidates will have a wealth of fundraising experience being able to cultivate and nurture volunteers and donors. You will be highly personable with excellent project management skills. Previous experience of managing challenge events programmes will be an essential criterion for the role as well as an enthusiasm to work with colleagues and develop staff. Previous exposure of developing a fundraising strategy will be an added bonus as well as developing budgets. Please apply immediately or enquire with Syed at Civitas Recruitment for an informal discussion and full JD. Early applications are encouraged.

Here at Human Appeal we have an exciting opportunity for a Challenges Coordinator to join our integral Fundraising department. You will join us on a full time basis as part of an initial 1 year fixed term contract and in return you will receive a competitive salary of £20-27k per annum.

Frequent travel will be required nationally and potentially internationally so you can be based anywhere across the UK. We have offices in Birmingham, London, Leicester, Glasgow, and our head office in Manchester.

Human Appeal is a faith-based charity that aims to abolish poverty by providing humanitarian aid, sustainable development programs and championing advocacy for our beneficiaries worldwide.

Key duties and responsibilities of our Challenges Coordinator: 

- To strategically lead on the development, management, and delivery of a range of regional, national and international Challenge Events by working closely with National Events and Challenges Manager, ensuring that all available opportunities for raising funds for HA are successfully exploited and maintained at agreed levels of return on investment. 

- To work closely with the Volunteers Coordinator to recruit, develop and grow the volunteering database, to recruit Volunteers for Challenges and Fundraising events 

- To lead the development of new innovative Charity Challenge events, as well as a broad spectrum and variety of challenges for all target audiences.

- To build awareness of HA projects and donor relationships, increase income generation and donations year on year to secure the long-term financial sustainability and growth of HA in line with national FR strategy.

- To contribute towards and implement the annual fundraising strategy for regional and national challenge activities.

- To contribute to and expand the current challenges programme to meet and exceed agreed targets, by achieving donation income growth and donor growth (Year-Over-Year).

- To successfully develop a strong FR portfolio to lead and support in-house FR teams during Challenges. 

- To ensure local and national FR challenges are well supported, run effectively, regularly, whilst delivering Quality Assurance in line with Health & Safety, customer satisfaction, complaints management, and Fundraising Regulators code of conduct.

Benefits of joining us as our Challenges Coordinator:

- 35 Days Annual Leave

- Matched Pension Contribution

- Flexible Working

- Employee Discounts and Memberships

What we’re looking for in our Challenges Coordinator:

- Ideally degree-educated, or Voluntary Service Oversees (VSO) beneficial 

- Minimum of 2 years in similar post, proven track record of project and events management.

- Computer literate and competent with Microsoft Office, Social Media, Donor Management systems

- English essential. Knowledge of additional languages such as Arabic/Urdu/Bengali/Gujarati/Hindi/Punjabi an advantage.

This would be the ideal role for a Challenges Coordinator looking to further their career and continue to make a difference in the Charity Sector!

We are looking to appoint this role ASAP and will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, so for the best chance of success please click ‘apply’ today to become our Challenges Coordinator – we would love to hear from you.

A Little Bit About Human Appeal…

What our CEO Says:

“We are faith-based but not faith-specific. We have faith in all of humanity and believe we can achieve great things when we work together. So, come and be part of a dynamic global charity where we celebrate our differences, as well as our common humanity”

Dr Mohamed Ashmawey

What our Staff Say:

“Everyone’s friendly and eager to help. We’re a small team, but everyone has their own thing about them that makes them unique. Someone teaches me something new every day! Everyone is close and we have lunch together. Being a part of Human Appeal is like a second family!”

Eleanor, Volunteers Assistant

“The reasons I have remained working within the charity sector, and specifically with Human Appeal, is the feeling of contentment. I feel that I am contributing towards a greater cause – I am part of a bigger picture – and I get to meet like-minded people”

Jahed, Business Analyst

“At Human Appeal, each one of us has the opportunity to influence others. If you are prepared to challenge yourself there are no limits, so come and make it happen!”

Simon, Systems and Reporting Manager
 

What We Have Achieved So Far This Year:

- We have provided emergency aid to 10,770 of the most vulnerable people across Yemen

- We have supported 1,000 Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh

- We have provided 300 refugee families in Jordan with essential winter aid

- We have helped 36,643 people to have enough food to break their fast during Ramadan

- We have collected and distributed 21,124 coats to the homeless in the UK

- We have provided 258 families with emergency food packs in Manchester

COME AND JOIN THE FAMILY – click ‘apply’ today!

Prospectus is delighted to be working with NABS in their search for an Events Manager. NABS is the support organisation for the advertising and media industry and they are passionate about providing the industry with expert, impartial and friendly help, advice and career guidance.

As an outstanding and passionate events fundraiser, you will be excited by the opportunity to develop and deliver a portfolio of new and existing fundraising and engagement events. You will ensure that all event activity continually reflects the need and wants of the industry and NABS stakeholders. Managing a small team too, you will be a passionate events professional with experience of leading teams to achieve objectives.

NABS holds a wide range of events including a flagship dinner, golf days, talks, a fashion show and more. You will find new and exciting ways to maximise income and supporter engagement and will work as a member of the wider strategic partnerships team to boost event sales and team participation. As line manager of the Events Executive, you will have proven experience of leading and developing a team member.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application. In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance and begin to prepare your supporting statement. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to speaking with you soon.

This is an exciting time to join our creative and dynamic Partnerships & Fundraising team as an experienced, organised, energetic and highly competent Events Manager. 

This is a busy role for a talented individual who has experience of successfully delivering a portfolio of events, engaging with a wide range of stakeholders and is passionate about supporting young people. We are looking for someone who is proactive and uses their initiative to find creative ways to deliver an excellent supporter experience whilst achieving or exceeding fundraising targets. 

About UK Youth

Working across the country for over a century, UK Youth is a leading charity, committed to providing access to appropriate, high quality services and support in every community ensuring young people are empowered to build bright futures, regardless of their background or circumstances.

Young people with complex needs and those from disadvantaged backgrounds are being hardest hit by rising inequality and cuts to local services. Never has there been a more crucial time for organisations to work together to solve the problems that young people face in society.

Alongside the UK Youth Movement, a network of over 5,500 national organisations, we reach more than 1.6 million young people. We build capacity, unlock funding and a develop a sense of connection with those young people and the youth workers who support them.

About the role

We are looking for an organised, adaptable and highly competent Events Manager with experience of managing multiple fundraising, stewardship and engagement events.  You will be a key member of the Partnerships & Fundraising Team working across UK Youth’s event portfolio with a particular focus on our special events including Art for Youth London, Art for Youth North, the annual Gala Dinner and growing our stewardship and engagement events calendar. 

Our events are attended by a range of our individual supporters and corporates partners including well-known brands such as Oliver Bonas, Microsoft, UPS, Coca Cola European Partners, and PwC to name a few.

You will work closely with volunteer committees to ensure the successful delivery of a portfolio of events throughout the year. You will be target driven and be a skilled and personable manager; excel at developing internal and external networks and feel confident in communicating to a variety of audiences.

You will be creative, proactive and have initiative and ideas. You will be organised, driven, reliable and have a positive approach to your work.  You will be able to work at a high level both within UK Youth and with our charity and corporate partners, have a flexible approach to work and be prepared to work occasional evenings and weekend as well as travel away from home on occasion to meet operational needs.

This is an exciting time to join our team in a role that offers you the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of thousands of young people.

How to Apply

Please apply online with your CV together with a one page supporting statement. Please ensure you fully addresses the criteria in the person specification and to state your salary expectations. Full details of the role can be found in the person specification below/ attached. 

Closing date for applications will be 9 am, 2 March 2020. 

Interviews: week commencing 9 March 2020.

Why work at UK Youth?

We are a values-based, passionate and committed organisation offering a friendly working environment with lots of opportunities for professional development and socialising with colleagues through activities such as office yoga, lunch and learn sessions and potluck lunches; as well as optional out of work social events such as bowling, tennis and baking.

This role will be located at our Head Office in Westminster. With multiple public transport links, a bright, modern and engaging working environment and access to local green spaces, the river Thames, cafes, bars and shops. We also benefit from a staffed reception, 24-hour access, showers and cycle storage, with a modern kitchen and communal spaces as well as free fruit and breakfast provided for all staff. 

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, which include race, age, disability, gender, religion or belief, and sexual orientation.

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 can offer flexibility through the interview process and endeavour to accommodate candidate’s needs.

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.

What we can offer you

A salary of £30,000 -£36,000, dependent on experience and other benefits including:

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

• 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

We are committed to investing in the personal and professional development of everyone at UK Youth. Every staff member is entitled to 1 days paid development per calendar year in addition to the 2 days charity wide staff training days as well as volunteering leave one full day or two half days per calendar year.

Please check your email for confirmation that your application has been received and to follow further instructions if applicable.

Simplified Recruitment is a Job Advertising Agency working on behalf of UK Youth. By applying for this position you are giving us permission to pass your CV and covering letter to a third party in relation to recruitment. A full copy of our privacy policy can be viewed on our website.

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Do you want to play a key role in an organisation which stands up for children? Join us as a Special Events Manager and lead, manage and deliver a range of high-profile events while championing stewardship excellence.

In our Marketing, Fundraising and Communications department, we fight for children every single day. We inspire millions of people, from individuals to large corporates, to support our quest for change. We go the extra mile - and we don’t rest until the work is done.

As Special Events Manager you will lead on a range of high-profile events that can generate up to £500k, as well as supporting high value stewardship and cultivation across Partnerships and Philanthropy. You will identify engagement and recognition opportunities and seekout new  collaborations. You will deliver clear fundraising messaging to engage high value audiences, developing and maintaining strong relationships with event committee members and high net worth individuals. In addition you will:

• Prepare reports and evaluations, sharing recommendations and providing regular progress updates against objectives owning accountability for income, ROI and cultivation targets
• Manage relationships with external suppliers and agencies to develop relationships, negotiate costs and contracts to support a strong ROI on events
• Identify ways to streamline processes and improving ways of working within the team and across the organisation to support the effective delivery of events.

To be successful you will be a creative and passionate team player, with excellent relationship management skills and experience in delivering high value events generating over £100k. With exceptional event and project management skills, you will have experience of working with committees, as well as high-profile donors and corporate partners. You should be income target driven with proven experience of maximising funds raised, managing stewardship events in order to engage donors at the highest level. Additionally, you will have:

• Experience of managing a diverse workload, with multiple deadlines, deliverables and stakeholders
• Experience securing event gifts in kind support and negotiating event contracts
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present concepts and proposals in a clear, effective way and interact with a variety of individuals at all levels
• Working knowledge of charity and fundraising laws.

At Save the Children we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.

If you share our belief in the power of children, join the fight. It takes relentless determination, creativity and a real commitment to real change. Because every child should be able to make their mark on their world, and help to build a better future. We look forward to hearing from you.

To apply please visit our website.

Closing date: 16th February 2020

Do you have experience in event management, sponsorship and budgeting? Are you passionate about causes for young people?

The charity is looking for an exceptional Events Manager who can commit one day per week for the first 2-3 months and increase to 2-3 days per week thereafter to support with a major event later on in the year.

This is a busy role for a talented individual who has experience of successfully delivering a portfolio of events, engaging with a wide range of stakeholders and is passionate about supporting young people. They are looking for someone who is proactive and uses their initiative to find creative ways to deliver an excellent supporter experience.

They are looking for an organised, adaptable and highly competent Events Manager with experience of managing multiple fundraising, stewardship and engagement events, who is flexible with their availability.

Please apply by sending a Word copy of your CV.

We are delighted to be recruiting a Special Event Manager for an International Development Charity. This role will focus on managing relationships with high-profile committees who host events for the organisation in the UK and overseas.

This organisation is a great place to develop your skills, you will need excellent relationship building skills and gravitas.  This role will require creatively, diplomacy and will have international travel.

You will have:

• A strong track record of devising and delivering successful fundraising events


• Experience of working with high-value committees


• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills

Closing date: asap

Salary: £40,000

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call me on 020 30 062787 or email [email protected].

If enough applications are received the charity reserves the right to end the application period sooner.

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we are experts in charity recruitment and excel at matching fundraisers to charity jobs. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically and supporting people to find their perfect fundraising jobs.

Legacy Events Manager

Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 per annum + excellent benefits

Contract length: 12 month fixed-term contract

Location: Stratford, London or home-based in England (please state your preferred location within your application)

Do you have the passion and confidence to motivate through innovative events and communications?

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and organised individual to help deliver a busy schedule of Gifts in Wills events here at Cancer Research UK.

We're looking for someone to…

• Understand the power of face to face communication, and be confident presenting and speaking to our supporters
• Manage, plan and deliver a number of Legacy events for a wide range of audiences
• Help plan and deliver the department-wide events portfolio
• Build and grow strong relationships with a number of stakeholders to ensure a smooth running of our events
• Work closely with Marketing to ensure material is up to date for our events
• Write effective copy for emails, letters and presentations.

Here at Cancer Research UK, we're developing newer, kinder treatments and getting closer to cures every day. Thanks to research, the chances of surviving cancer have doubled in the last 40 years. It will be your job to convey this progress to our supporters and stakeholders by delivering engaging experiences that help us to share the life-saving research that's happening now.

Gifts in Wills, also known as Legacy gifts fund over a third of our research. You will be a valuable member of a dynamic Events team delivering a varied schedule of events for the Legacy Department. We are a driven and motivated group of people who thrive as part of a team while we deliver a very busy but varied events programme which includes Lab tours, concerts, stands at conferences and shows as well as engagement events where we take our science to our supporters. One day you could be working on the stand at a large scale conference or show, and the next organising an afternoon tea with some supporters.

Join us today and help pioneer more tomorrows through your...

• Ability to manage multiple events with competing deadlines
• Ability to motivate and influence through communications
• Excellent networking and relationship management skills
• Excellent communication skills including face to face, written and phone
• Confident presentation skills
• Proven event management experience, delivering varied event formats to different audiences.

If you think you possess the skills to help inspire our supporters to increase their support to us in a powerful yet sensitive way then we'd love to hear from you. Together we will beat cancer.

Closing date: Sunday 1st March 2020, 23:55

Interview date: Thursday 12th March 2020

Please see the following link for a full candidate pack:

Please note this role is known internally as Senior Events Delivery Executive.

If you want to grow and develop within challenge events fundraising in a buzzy team with new energy then this is an amazing opportunity for you.

Job specification:

• Deliver excellent supporter care to all challenge events participants
• Recruit new supporters and manage current ones with a view of building and maintaining a long term relationship with them and the charity
• Working with the team to develop and deliver an exciting and varied third part events portfolio through evaluation of events and tailored communication plans for each
• Be the first point of contact for supporters, responding to enquiries, supporting with event logistics, fullfilling requests for fundraising materials
• Manage the database records for all event participants

To thrive in this role you will be:

• Experienced in challenge events fundraising (runs, cycles or treks)
• Committed to providing exceptional donor care to supporters, showing support and encouragement IT literate with experience using a database
• Motivated to encourage supporters in their training and their fundraising efforts
• Able to manage projects with mulitple priorities and work well under pressure
• Keen to use your creativity to contribute new ideas to the team
• An outgoing and enthusiastic team player

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 1st March 2020.

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.

Closing date: 1 March 2020 at 11.30pm. First interviews: 10 March 2020. Second interviews: 20 March 2020.

If leading and inspring a high performing team, overseeing the delivery of an events portfolio, maximising growth and introducing new events sounds like your ideal role, then join us as Senior Events Manager – Challenge Events. We’ll provide the infrastructure and the rewards, including flexible working. All you need to bring is proven experience of effective line management, sound knowledge of challenge events, a passion for the cause and a real desire to make things happen.

This is an incredibly exciting time for Shelter as the entire organisation is rallying behind our ambitious strategy to end the housing emergency. To enable this strategy to become a reality, we have developed a new Income Generation plan that will see us significantly increase our annual income over the next three years. The Community & Events team is responsible for innovating, creating and delivering Shelter’s fundraising events and community fundraising programme. This includes a high value challenge and bespoke events portfolio consisting of participation in events such as London Marathon and own flagship events Vertical Rush and Sleep Walk for Shelter, as well as the support, development and promotion of successful community fundraising initiatives and an ambitious special events portfolio of high-profile cultural events and festival partnerships.

About the role
The Challenge Event team has large teams at all the main running events throughout the year and raise over £1million. Current key events include the London Marathon, Great North Run, Royal Parks Half Marathon, London Landmarks Half Marathon and more. This role will lead our Challenge Events portfolio, developing a strategy to maximise growth and engagement potential with current events and introduce new events and products.

A rare opportunity to drive forward and grow an already successful events portfolio, ensuring our events series continues to thrive and income is maximised to fund our vital work, you’ll collaborate with internal teams and forge vital relationships with external stakeholders to create new opportunities and partnerships. Line managing, developing and inspiring three Event Coordinators, overseeing the operational delivery of events and setting, managing and reporting of budgets are all key elements of this role.

About you

To succeed, it’s vital that you can bring previous line management experience to lead the team effectively and ensure objectives are met. You will understand the need for flexible leadership styles and will have developed and empowered individuals to deliver results. Creative, innovative and proactive, you enjoy working as part of a team and thrive on ensuring your team are motivated and working to their best potential.

With this area aiming to substantially grow, operational and strategic knowledge of challenge events and the charity active events market is essential. The ability to apply lateral thinking, challenge the status quo and introduce new ideas is important too, as is respect for others’ opinions.

You will enjoy seeking out and implementing internal and external opportunities to drive performance and have demonstrable experience in successfully negotiating and building mutually beneficial relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

To apply

Please submit your CV and a supporting statement outlining why you’d like to be considered for this role, addressing the knowledge, skills, experience and behaviour profile specified in the job description. Please note, your application will not be considered if you don’t submit both a CV and a supporting statement.

The deadline to apply is 1 March 11.30pm, applications received after this will not be considered.

Benefits
The wide range of benefits we offer include 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website. Apply to join our Income Generation team and be the change you want to see in society.

Safeguarding is everyone’s business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

Shelter promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit. 

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.