Challenge events manager jobs

Join Wings for Life and take the lead in shaping one of the most exciting and impactful event portfolios in the charity sector. You will drive the strategy, growth and delivery of a diverse programme of premium fundraising events, mass participation experiences and high-profile partnerships that inspire supporters, engage world-class brands and generate vital funds to find a cure for spinal cord injury.

Your portfolio will span exclusive owned fundraising events such as Mikey’s Mountain Miles, our skiing fundraiser with Mike Tindal MBE; The Clay Day, a premium sporting and hospitality experience with our Formula 1 partners; and two established golf events, including an owned event, Gourmet Golf, and a supporter-led initiative. You will also play a central role in maximising opportunities through major third-party events and partnerships, including the Wings for Life World Run, the London Marathon 2027, and high-profile Red Bull events.

This is more than event management. It is an opportunity to identify new opportunities, develop innovative event concepts and create unforgettable supporter experiences that stand out in a crowded fundraising landscape. Working closely with senior leadership, ambassadors, partners and supporters, you will combine creativity, commercial acumen and flawless execution to grow income, build awareness and strengthen Wings for Life’s position as a leading charity brand. Whether enhancing existing events or creating entirely new experiences within and beyond the Red Bull universe, you will play a pivotal role in delivering ambitious growth and lasting impact.

What We're Looking For

We’re seeking an ambitious, creative and highly organised event leader who thrives on turning great ideas into exceptional experiences. You will have a proven track record of delivering high-quality events, achieving ambitious commercial and fundraising targets, and building strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. Equally comfortable developing strategy and rolling up your sleeves to deliver flawless event execution, you will bring the energy, entrepreneurial mindset and attention to detail needed to drive growth across our events portfolio.

As a manager, you will lead and develop our Event & Fundraising Specialist, providing coaching, support and professional development while fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture. You will also play an active role in supporting our individual fundraising programme and championing a ‘one team’ approach across the organisation.

Success in this role will require strong commercial awareness, budget management expertise and the confidence to negotiate, influence and present to senior stakeholders, partners and Board members. You will be adept at managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining a relentless focus on delivering outstanding supporter experiences and maximising return on investment.

Experience working with premium brands, VIP audiences, luxury hospitality or high-end events would be advantageous, as would a passion for identifying new opportunities, creating innovative event concepts and challenging conventional thinking. Above all, you will be a solutions-focused self-starter with exceptional relationship-building skills, a genuine passion for our mission and the drive to help Wings for Life achieve extraordinary impact.

We value experience, talent and results over formal qualifications. If you have the vision, energy and expertise to grow one of the most exciting event portfolios in the charity sector, we'd love to hear from you.

Wings for Life have one sole mission: to find a cure for spinal cord injury. As the charity partner of Red Bull, 100% of our fundraising goes directly to scientific research as they cover all our costs.

Job Title: Individual Giving Manager 

Responsible to: Senior Fundraising Manager

Location: Hybrid working pattern, a minimum of 2 days in the London office and 3 days from home 
 

Hours of work: Full time - 35 hours per week

The package also includes 

• 8% employer contribution to a pension 

• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and additional discretionary leave during the Christmas week 

• Season Ticket Loan 

USPG is the Anglican mission agency that partners churches and communities worldwide in God’s mission to enliven faith, strengthen relationships, unlock potential and champion justice. You can find out more about our work by visiting our website.

The Job 

USPG are looking for an experienced fundraising and marketing professional to take ownership of our individual giving strategy and deliver it to achieve our objectives. The Individual Giving Manager will develop, market and evaluate fundraising appeals, products and campaigns to individual supporters and churches in order to grow our supporter base and voluntary income. Focusing on recruiting, retaining and developing relationships with all donors using direct mail, email and digital engagement, the Individual Giving Manager will develop an engaging stewardship journey for our supporters.

You  

You are a confident, creative and talented fundraiser with experience of delivering successful marketing or fundraising campaigns and appeals. The ideal candidate will have experience in fundraising and project management. They will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, with a flexible, can-do attitude. The role holder will have a passion for delivering an excellent supporter experience, enjoy working in close collaboration with colleagues and managing a varied workload to tight deadlines.  

Application

Please fill out the job application pack attached to this posting. Interviews will be held in London on the 5th of August.

Job Description and Person Specification

Job title Participation Manager

Hours 35 hours per week. We are opening to discussing flexible arrangements – please highlight any requests when applying.

Length of contract  12 months

Location Hybrid work between home and our Vauxhall office. Please read more about our approach to hybrid working in the relevant section below.

Reports to Director of Evidence and Improvement

National Voices

Making what matters to people matter in health and care

National Voices is the leading coalition of health and social care charities in England. We have more than 200 members covering a diverse range of health conditions and communities, connecting us with the experiences of millions of people. We work together to strengthen the voice of people: patients, service users, carers, their families, and the voluntary organisations that work for them.

Our Vision: People shaping their health and care.

Our Mission: We advocate for more inclusive and person centred health and care, shaped by the people who use and need it the most.

We do this by:
 

· Understanding and advocating for what matters to people especially those living with health conditions and groups who experience inequalities.

· Finding common cause across communities and conditions by working with member charities and those they support.

· Connecting and convening charities, decision makers and citizens to work together to change health and care for good.

The Role

At National Voices, our aim is to make what matters to people matter in health and care. Too often, we see decisions made about the design of health and care services which don’t consider the people who use and need those services – especially those with long term conditions and from groups experiencing inequality. While the intentions of decision makers are usually good, they can unwittingly develop services which are difficult to access, stressful to experience and which don’t enable people to live life to its full potential.

We believe that if health and care leaders were better supported to meaningfully involve people living with health conditions, disability, inequality and their carers in decisions about how services are delivered then our NHS and social care services would be more equitable, and person centred.

At National Voices, we believe that this can best be achieved by connecting health and care leaders in health and care to key groups including:

· Leaders within the patient participation movement, who can support and advise health and care leaders on how to share power with people and communities using coaching and quality improvement techniques, and by acting as a critical friend.

· Leaders from voluntary sector organisations and community groups, who can bring insight into the needs, experiences and priorities of the communities they serve. They can identify opportunities to improve how services are designed and delivered, and help connect decision-makers with communities whose voices are often underrepresented.

· People with lived experience of inequality, particular conditions or services, who bring unique expertise based on their direct experience of care. They can provide timely insight into the impact of policies and services, helping decision-makers stay tuned to current needs, experiences and priorities, rather than relying on historical evidence or assumptions.

We are looking for a Participation Manager who can lead on the design, development and delivery of funded projects that generate insight, support improvement, and enable meaningful participation in health and care decision making. This will include end-to-end responsibility for project design, delivery, reporting and impact.

Projects may include designing and delivering activity such as workshops, coordinating lived experience advisory groups, coordinating coalitions of VCSE organisations, undertaking qualitative research, facilitation and engagement work. The postholder will need sufficient breadth of experience across these areas to confidently design and steer programmes, while drawing on colleagues, partners and associates for specialist input where needed.

You will be responsible for overall programme management - ensuring projects are well planned, appropriately resourced, and delivered on time, within budget and to a high standard. This includes managing risks, reporting requirements and funder relationships.

Projects may also include co-ordinating the delivery of Voices for Improvement coaching relationships and workshops on meaningful participation. We are open to a Participation Manager who has skills and experience around coaching theory and practice, however, we can also bring in external Associates with this subject matter expertise where needed to guide and supervise the coaching elements of the process.

You will also play an active role in identifying and developing new funding and partnership opportunities, contributing to the growth of National Voices’ portfolio of externally funded work.

Finally, where needed, you will also work collaboratively with another Participation Manager who leads National Voices’ Lived Experience Partner programme, membership scheme and partnership programme. You will contribute to these areas where required, particularly where they intersect with funded projects, but they will not be the primary focus of this role.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and delivery of funded participation projects

Lead the end-to-end design, delivery and management of funded programmes and projects that generate insight, support improvement and drive meaningful participation in health and care, including:

· Lead on shaping, securing and delivering funded projects from proposal stage through to completion, ensuring clear outcomes and impact

· Design and oversee programmes that may include research, engagement and participatory activity, such as qualitative and quantitative research, stakeholder engagement and participation work

· Convene and coordinate a range of delivery approaches including advisory groups, workshops, events, VCSE engagement and system partner collaboration

· Ensure delivery is well planned, resourced and managed, including oversight of budgets, timelines, risks and funder reporting

· Draw on colleagues, partners and associates for specialist expertise where needed, while holding overall responsibility for programme design and coherence

· Translate insights and findings into clear, accessible outputs in collaboration with policy and communications colleagues to support influence and impact

· Develop and shape new funding opportunities and proposals to grow the organisation’s portfolio of externally funded work

Deliver coaching and engagement programmes

Manage the delivery of structured coaching and engagement programmes, including National Voices’ Voices for Improvement model, where included within funded projects:

• Oversee delivery of coaching and engagement activity including matching, coordination and participant support
• Ensure coaching relationships between people with lived experience and system leaders are well supported and of high quality
• Contribute to the design and facilitation of associated engagement or learning sessions where required
• Work with associates or external specialists to bring in coaching or quality improvement expertise where needed
• Capture learning, feedback and impact from coaching programmes and contribute to funder reporting, case studies and evaluation outputs

Contribute to wider participation programmes

Work collaboratively with another Participation Manager to support integration with National Voices’ wider participation infrastructure:

· Contribute where relevant to the Lived Experience Partner programme, membership scheme and partnership programme

· Support the involvement of lived experience partners, members and partners in funded projects and engagement activity

· Ensure alignment across programmes and share learning between project delivery and participation infrastructure

General

• Provide line management to one Project Officer within the team, if needed - quality assuring outputs, holding regular 1-2-1s as well as setting annual objectives and completing appraisals.
• Provide matrix management for other National Voices colleagues as and when required.
• Work in sync with other managers across National Voices, contributing to a joined-up, supportive team culture.
• Deputise for the Director of Evidence and Improvement, or other senior colleagues, when required.

· Follow organisational processes to measure, monitor and communicate the impact of our work

· Support good project, financial and data management

Person Specification

Values, attitudes and behaviours

· Passionate about National Voices’ mission and the meaningful involvement of people with lived experience

· Strong commitment to equity, inclusion, and reducing health inequalities

· Proactive, flexible, and responsive, with a willingness to work in complexity

· Comfortable working both collaboratively and independently, taking ownership of delivery

· Calm under pressure and able to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines without compromising quality

· Confident engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, including constructively challenging where appropriate

· Entrepreneurial - able to spot opportunities for growth, collaboration, and impact

· Energised by variety, able to work across diverse themes while identifying connections and opportunities

Skills and abilities

· Strong programme and/or project management skills, with demonstrable experience of leading complex, multi-stakeholder funded programmes from design through to delivery and completion

· Ability to shape ideas into deliverable programmes, including contributing to funding bids, designing delivery approaches, and translating proposals into practical delivery plans

· Strong analytical and synthesis skills, with the ability to translate complex qualitative and quantitative insight into clear, structured outputs that inform decision making and drive action

· Excellent organisational skills, including planning, prioritisation, risk management and delivery of high-quality work to deadlines

· Confident stakeholder and relationship management skills, with experience working across partners, funders, subcontractors, commissioned work and multi-organisation collaborations

· Strong facilitation and engagement skills, including designing and delivering workshops, events and participatory sessions for diverse audiences

· Strong communication skills, including the ability to produce clear, accessible written outputs and presentations

· Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively, support others in delivery, and contribute to shared outcomes

Experience, knowledge and understanding

· Demonstrable experience of leading or delivering participation work with people with lived experience, ideally addressing inequality

· Strong experience of designing and delivering insight generation projects (qualitative and/or quantitative) that have led to real-world impact and improvement

· Experience of working meaningfully with people experiencing inequalities in safe and inclusive ways

· Experience of managing projects, budgets, and multiple stakeholders, working with a high degree of autonomy

· Experience of managing partnerships, funders, or commissioned work, including contributing to income generation

· Experience of facilitating workshops, events, or participatory sessions

· Understanding of the health and care landscape

· Good understanding of the participation landscape, with the ability to act as a credible contributor in the field (desirable)

· Experience of managing or contributing to coalitions or networks of VCSE or membership organisations (desirable)

· Understanding of mixed methods (qualitative and quantitative) approaches to evidence generation and analysis (desirable)

· Coaching and/or quality improvement qualifications (desirable)

· Lived experience of disability, caring responsibilities and/or inequality (desirable)

Our approach to hybrid working

We recognise the importance of coming together regularly, in-person, as a team, so we can share learnings and spend social time with each other. We also recognise that people need flexibility, and that homeworking enables focused work and can fit well in people’s lives.

We ask all staff to take part in pre-arranged team meetings which take place every six weeks in our office space. We also might ask you to meet in-person with members of your team from time to time, or to be available for face-to- face meetings with clients and partners where this enhances the work.

We assume that this would usually not amount to more than one day per fortnight for people who work full time. We are happy to discuss how this sits in your life. This can be agreed by your line manager.

Please note that our offices are fully wheelchair accessible and that we are committed to making our workplace fully inclusive.

Application guidance

Please submit a CV and cover letter to apply. We are also recruiting a permanent Participation Manager role at the same time. If you would like your application to be for both roles, please make this clear in your cover letter.

You're welcome to use AI tools to help you prepare your application. However, we encourage you to make sure your application reflects your own voice and experiences. We often see similar AI-generated writing styles, which can make applications less distinctive. As a charity, we're particularly interested in hearing why our mission matters to you and how your values align with ours.

Please specify any access or other requirements of which we need to be aware for the online interview.

The deadline for applications is 5pm on Thursday 30th July.  

The interviews will take place in early August on Microsoft Teams. Details of an interview task and interview questions will be emailed to you in advance.

We are committed to diversifying our team in order to broaden the insight and experiences we can draw on, and to do our work more credibly. In particular, we would welcome applications from older people, disabled people and people who have experienced socioeconomic inequality. Our offices are fully accessible and we are a Disability Confident and an LGBT+ friendly employer.

Role Overview:
The Talent Set is delighted to assist with the recruitment of a Challenge and Virtual Events Manager. This vital role focuses on developing innovative, engaging events that generate sustainable income, fostering new partnerships, and enhancing supporter engagement within the charity sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to develop and implement strategic plans that maximise income from challenge and virtual events.
• Design and execute multi-channel marketing campaigns to boost participation and fundraising outcomes.
• Cultivate relationships with participants, supporters, and external partners through newsletters, online groups, and event coordination.
• Manage the delivery of existing events and conceptualise new ones to increase fundraising potential.
• Lead and supervise up to three team members, ensuring deadlines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
• Analyse processes and implement improvements to optimise event efficiency and effectiveness.
• Maintain accurate financial records, producing reports to support decision-making and target tracking.
• Ensure all activities comply with policies, legal requirements, and best practice standards, including data protection and fundraising regulations.
• Foster collaboration across teams to identify new fundraising opportunities and maximise income streams.
• Undertake additional duties supporting the organisation’s fundraising objectives and sustainable growth.

Person Specification:

• Proven experience in delivering and marketing large-scale events to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrable history of using insight to develop and evaluate new fundraising products and initiatives.
• Skilled in project planning, target setting, and achieving outcomes, both financial and non-financial.
• Strong relationship-building capabilities with internal teams and external partners.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with high attention to detail.
• Knowledge of fundraising regulations, charity law, GDPR, and supporter data management.
• Creative thinker with adaptability to changing priorities and environment.
• Effective leadership and team management abilities.
• Strong organisational skills, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.

What’s on Offer:

• Salary: £35,900
• Location: Remote (UK based)
• Contract: Until April 2027

How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.

Commitment to Diversity:
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

Challenge Events Coordinator

Brain Research UK

£30,000 | Hybrid Working (Central London office two days per week) | Permanent

Charity People is delighted to be working with Brain Research UK to recruit a new Challenge Events Coordinator to join their ambitious and growing fundraising team.

Brain Research UK funds world-class research to discover the causes, develop new treatments and improve the lives of people affected by neurological conditions. Through the generosity of their supporters, they are helping to drive life-changing and life-saving breakthroughs in research.

Following the launch of an ambitious new strategy, this is an exciting time to join a charity with clear momentum, strong leadership and significant growth aspirations.

About the Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporter engagement and enjoys delivering memorable fundraising experiences through challenge and mass participation events.

Reporting to the Head of Events and Community Fundraising, you'll take ownership of Brain Research UK's growing portfolio of challenge events, including iconic fundraising opportunities such as the London Landmarks Half Marathon, Great North Run, SuperHalfs, Tough Mudder and a range of international events.

You'll be responsible for delivering an exceptional supporter journey from registration through to event day and beyond, building meaningful relationships that inspire participants to maximise their fundraising and feel connected to the charity's mission. You'll work closely with event organisers, suppliers and colleagues across fundraising and communications to help grow participation, income and long-term supporter engagement.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a charity at a pivotal stage of growth, where you'll have the chance to bring new ideas, identify opportunities for innovation and play a direct role in expanding an ambitious challenge events programme.

About You

We're looking for an organised, enthusiastic and relationship-focused individual who enjoys working with people and delivering outstanding experiences.

You may already have experience in challenge events, community fundraising, events management or supporter engagement, or you could be bringing transferable skills from another customer-facing or relationship-management role.

Most importantly, you'll be a confident communicator who thrives on building relationships, can manage multiple projects simultaneously and takes pride in delivering high standards of supporter care. You'll be proactive, adaptable and excited by the opportunity to contribute to the growth of a fundraising programme that is helping to advance vital neurological research.

Why Join Brain Research UK?

As a small and ambitious charity, Brain Research UK offers the opportunity to make a genuine impact while developing your career within a supportive and collaborative team. You'll play an important role in helping to fund pioneering neurological research whilst creating inspiring experiences for supporters who are passionate about making a difference.

Application Details

If this role motivates and inspires you, please contact [email protected] for further information and details on how to apply.

Closing Date: COP Thursday 23 July

Interviews (in person): Thursday 30 July

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. 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 do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

Employability Events and Partnerships Manager

London, Greater London (Hybrid)

£35,000 per year

Full-time

Permanent

Job description

If you share our vision that ‘every young person should be supported to gain the confidence, independence and skills they need for a better and brighter future’ we might have the perfect role for you!

ThinkForward is recruiting an Employability Events and Partnerships Manager to aid our team in delivering our unique programme supporting young people into further education and employment. If you….

• Have a keen enthusiasm for working with young people

• Experience facilitating engaging and inclusive employability activities to equip young people for further education and sustained employment​

• Are process driven and organised, with experience in planning and delivery across multiple programmes and projects ​

• Possess the ability to develop new and maintain our strong external business partnerships that support the delivery ​of employability programmes

• Can influence ThinkForward’s careers advice through expertise and insight around the local educational and employment landscape​

• Have the skills to use data to plan, analyse and evaluate employability and progression activities ​

• Can lead on cultivating and onboarding new business partnerships in the London area

…then please click on the attached job pack for our role description and information pack for more details about ThinkForward and the role you could play, then apply via CharityJob with your CV and cover letter. Your cover letter should answer the following questions: 

1. Can you share an example of where you have project managed and delivered employability events or programmes, such as ‘ready for work’ activities?

2. Describe your experience of building and maintaining relationships with external partners, such as employers or corporate organisations, to support employability outcomes.

3. How have you used data, local labour market insight, or feedback to plan, deliver, and improve employability activities or progression programmes?

4. Can you give an example of how you have worked collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to deliver successful employability initiatives?

Earthwatch is recruiting a temporary Project Manager for twelve months within our Programmes team. This role requires a driven and well-organised individual to plan and deliver projects with a focus on urban nature, early career scientist engagement and community engagement activities.

You will be the central point of contact for multiple internal and external stakeholders. You will ideally have experience in working with local authorities, corporates, communities and/or schools. You will be required to travel to project sites across the UK to support with delivery of community and school events. You will be effective at planning and working to agreed / developing processes to deliver results, demonstrating collaborative working across different partners, internal teams and functions. You are able to set and communicate priorities effectively and deliver project objectives to time and budget.

At Earthwatch we work together with businesses, scientists, civil society and policy-makers to drive the change we need to live within our means and in balance with nature.

Contract Type: Fixed Term for 6.00 months from the start date

Location: Any UK Trust office - a minimum of three days in the office a week, and must be willing to travel to other centres when required

Interviews: 10th or 12th August 

At The King’s Trust, we believe that great leadership creates life-changing opportunities for young people. As our Delivery Manager Capability Lead, you’ll play a key role in strengthening management and leadership across our Delivery function, ensuring managers have the skills, confidence and support they need to lead high-performing, inclusive teams.

Our ambition is to be one of the UK’s most equal, diverse and inclusive organisations serving young people. We know that achieving this starts with leadership. Through your work, you'll help build a culture where everyone feels valued, respected and able to thrive, ensuring our managers have the capability and confidence to create inclusive environments for both colleagues and the young people we support.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Organisational/People Development professional who is passionate about building capability, driving positive change and turning insight into meaningful action.

In this role, you will:

• Use data, feedback and organisational insight to identify leadership capability needs and opportunities.
•  Work closely with the People and Learning team making recommendations based on data analysis and support with creating and driving sustainable and effective solutions. Support our ambition to become one of the UK's most equal, diverse and inclusive organisations by embedding inclusive leadership behaviours and approaches into management development.
• Evaluate impact, using evidence and feedback to continuously improve leadership capability and effectiveness.

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to shape the frontline management and leadership culture of one of the UK's leading youth charities. You'll work closely with senior leaders, influence how leadership capability is acquired and developed across the Delivery function, and leave a lasting legacy through the managers and teams you support.

By empowering managers to lead with confidence, inclusion and purpose, you'll strengthen the teams that support young people every day, helping more young people to break the cycle of unemployment and build the confidence and skills they need to succeed, regardless of their background or the challenges they face.

What happens next?  

Please submit a CV and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date. 

Why do we need a Delivery Manager Capability Lead? 

Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or those who have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives, and we couldn’t do this without the important work of the Delivery Manager Capability Lead! 

Perks for working at The Trust! 

• Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year 
• Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
• You can volunteer for and/or attend events – The King's Trust Awards, Pride, active events, etc. 
• In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role 
• Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas. 
• Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). 
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave. 
• Interest-free season ticket loans 
• The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme 
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary) 

Role Overview:
The Talent Set are delighted to partner with our client on a fantastic Challenge Events Officer role. The successful candidate will oversee and deliver a dynamic portfolio of challenge events, ensuring exceptional participant experiences while supporting income generation and long-term supporter engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate, and deliver a range of UK and international challenge events in line with organisational objectives.
• Manage logistics, timelines, suppliers, and participant communication to ensure smooth event execution.
• Collaborate with external partners and providers to enhance event delivery and safety standards.
• Support risk management, health and safety, and compliance processes across all challenge activities.
• Engage and motivate participants through targeted communication and resource provision to maximise fundraising outcomes.
• Recruit participants via community outreach, digital channels, and fundraising initiatives.
• Work closely with fundraising teams to identify potential participants and support their engagement and retention.
• Contribute to marketing efforts, including promotional content and digital campaigns, to drive event participation.
• Maintain accurate records of participant data, fundraising achievements, and engagement in the CRM system.
• Provide regular updates, reports, and insights on event performance and supporter activity to relevant stakeholders.
• Support the Challenge Events Committee by implementing plans, preparing reports, and acting as a link between the committee and wider teams.
• Represent the organisation externally at networking events, community activities, and sector forums.
• Ensure all activity complies with relevant regulations, data protection, and organisational policies.

Person Specification:

• Proven experience delivering challenge or fundraising events, such as marathons or similar activities.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to motivate and support participants to achieve their fundraising goals.
• Knowledge of health & safety procedures, risk management, and compliance in event settings.
• Familiarity with CRM and data management systems.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and independently when required.
• Flexibility to work outside standard hours for events and related activities.
• Commitment to high standards of supporter care, confidentiality, and organisational values.

What’s on Offer:

• Salary: £30,000 - £33,000
• Location: Hybrid – 3 days per week in North London
• Contract: Permanent

How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.

Commitment to Diversity:
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

The successful candidate will lead the delivery and development of Brake's fundraising events programme, driving participation, engagement and income generation. The portfolio includes Brake's flagship fundraising events, such as The Big Tea Brake and annual black-tie dinner, a series of digital fundraising challenges, and the management of third-party challenge events.

The role is responsible for creating exceptional supporter experiences, growing event income and building lasting relationships with participants, sponsors and stakeholders to help raise vital funds for Brake's work supporting road crash victims and campaigning for safer roads.

You are an experienced events professional with a track record of planning, delivering and growing successful fundraising events. You are confident managing multiple projects simultaneously, balancing competing priorities and delivering high-quality events that achieve participation, income and engagement objectives.

You enjoy working collaboratively with colleagues, supporters and external partners, while also being confident working independently and using your own initiative. You are highly organised, solutions-focused and resilient, with the ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment. You are motivated by achieving results and continuously improving event performance through insight, innovation and excellent supporter experiences.

You bring: 

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience of working in event delivery in a fast paced, target driven environment
• Experience of planning, delivering and evaluating multiple events simultaneously, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget and to a high standard;
• Experience of fundraising events, challenge events or participation-based campaigns, with a focus on achieving income and participation targets;
• Experience of using data, reporting and insight to monitor performance, identify opportunities and improve results;
• An understanding of supporter stewardship and the ability to deliver excellent participant experiences that encourage fundraising and repeat engagement;
• Excellent communication, relationship-building and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively both internally and externally;
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines;
• Resilience and adaptability, with a proactive, solutions-focused approach to overcoming challenges;
• A commercial mindset, with the ability to maximise income, manage budgets and demonstrate return on investment;
• Strong negotiation skills and confidence when working with venues, suppliers, contractors and external partners;
• Experience of using CRM systems and other digital tools to manage data, reporting and supporter communications;
• A collaborative team-player who contributes positively to shared objectives and organisational success.

Take a look the the full job description attached.

About us

Since 2019, we've supported over 150 collectives and organisations across the UK and Ireland to make change in their local areas. This includes building the power of people with disabilities, migrants and refugees, young people, carers, working class communities, LGBTQ+ collectives and those living in poverty.

Our work consists of training, coaching, hands-on organising and supporting communities to navigate difference and change.

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About the role

The Project Manager coordinates and delivers Act Build Change's programmes and initiatives, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to agreed standards. This hands-on role requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects across membership programmes, partnership activities, and internal operations.

Working closely with programme leads and stakeholders, you'll provide essential coordination support to keep projects on track whilst maintaining clear documentation and communication throughout project lifecycles. Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, you'll ensure consistent project delivery standards and contribute valuable insights from project evaluation and monitoring.

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Key responsibilities

Project planning and coordination

• Manage project lifecycles from initiation through to completion:
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and documentation using workflow systems.
• Track project progress against milestones, identifying risks and proposing solutions to keep projects on track.
• Support budget monitoring and resource allocation to ensure projects stay within agreed parameters.
• Facilitate project meetings, prepare agendas and keep time, and maintain clear communication between stakeholders.

Project delivery support

• Coordinate logistics and delivery across a variety of organisational activities:
• Manage workshop, event, and campaign logistics including venue coordination, travel arrangements, and participant communications.
• Organise internal projects including team away days, meetings, and organisational events.
• Support partnership project delivery by liaising with external stakeholders.
• Oversee delivery of programmes and maintain accurate records.

Monitoring and evaluation

• Track project outcomes and support continuous improvement:
• Collect and analyse project data, feedback, and evaluation results.
• Produce regular project reports highlighting progress, outcomes, and lessons learned.
• Support evaluation processes for workshops and programmes, identifying areas for improvement.
• Maintain project archives and documentation for future reference and organisational learning.

Process and team support

• Contribute to effective project management practices across the organisation:
• Support implementation of project management frameworks and processes.
• Collaborate with colleagues to share learning and improve project delivery methods.
• Participate in team planning and reflection sessions.
• Assist with ad-hoc projects and activities as required to support organisational goals.

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What we're looking for

Essential experience and skills

• Demonstrable project management experience with a proven track record of delivering multiple concurrent projects on time and within budget.
• Strong experience coordinating events, workshops, or programmes involving multiple stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project timelines, resources, and logistics effectively.
• Experience working with external partners, suppliers, or contractors.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to engage diverse audiences. 
• Strong team collaborator.
• Proficiency with project management tools and systems.
• Comfortable working remotely with minimal supervision and strong self-management skills.

Desirable experience and skills

• Previous experience of community organising or a strong interest in it.
• Experience of working in nonprofit or mission-driven environments.
• Background coordinating membership programmes or community engagement activities.
• Experience organising team events, away days, or internal organisational activities.
• Budget monitoring experience.

Personal qualities

• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
• Confident project manager who maintains professional standards whilst remaining collaborative and open to different perspectives.
• Proactive problem-solver who identifies challenges early and offers practical solutions.
• Clear communicator who builds positive relationships with colleagues and external partners.
• Adaptable and resilient, thriving in a fast-paced environment with changing demands.

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What we offer

Salary and benefits

• £30,900-£39,140 salary, depending on experience.
• Permanent contract with option for 4-5 days per week (salary and benefits will be pro-rated).
• Over 30 days of leave, including 25 days of annual leave, one day off for your birthday, one week off in August for learning and rest, plus Christmas close.
• Pension scheme and enhanced parental leave and sick pay.

Working arrangements

• Fully remote working (must be within 4 hours of central London).
• Access to office space in London when needed.
• Co-working space expenses available for those based outside London.
• Occasional travel to London may be required (up to twice a month), with expenses covered.
• Team away days around the UK (up to four times a year), with expenses covered.
• Full equipment and tech support provided.

Growth and impact

• Direct contribution to building people's power and making positive social change.
• Collaborative, mission-driven work environment with impact across the UK.
• Professional development opportunities including training and events (assessed on an individual basis).
• Clear growth pathway in an expanding team.

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How to apply

Note:

• This role is for UK-based candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
• Applicants that do not follow these instructions may not be considered.
• Due to the volume of applications we may not be able to respond to everyone.

Please submit your application using the application form, which should include:

• Your CV (PDF, max. two pages).
• Answers to the application questions, referring to the job description and providing specific examples.

Next steps

• Submit your application by Thu 23 July at 23:59.
• First round interviews will begin the week of Mon 17 Aug.
• We may arrange a second round of interviews.
• The role will start from Sep/Oct 2026.

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We are a neurodiverse and intersectional team. We’re committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone of all backgrounds. If there is anything you need us to do to support you in the application process please let us know as soon as possible.

Prospectus is delighted to be supporting our client in the search for a Community and Events Fundraising Manager.

The organisation is a national charity tackling financial insecurity and its structural causes. They support people facing financial hardship to access the resources and opportunities they need to thrive, while working to challenge stigma and change the systems that drive financial insecurity.

This is a full-time, permanent role paying a salary of c.£47,000 per annum. The postholder will be working in a hybrid model from their offices in London.

The Community and Events Fundraising Manager will be responsible for leading the development, delivery and iteration of a multi-year Community and Events fundraising strategy. With support and strategic oversight from the Head of Income Generation, you will be ensuring annual income, event participant and supporter engagement targets are met or exceeded.

The organisation are looking for candidates with experience of community and/or challenge events fundraising, with a track record of meeting or exceeding five-figure income targets and ideally six-figure targets. The ideal candidate will have strong project, budget and KPI management skills, including planning, reporting, prioritisation and evaluation.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. If you have any disability and would like assistance with completing an application please contact Ariha Semontee at Prospectus.

If you are interested in applying to this position, please submit your CV and a covering letter in the first instance. 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 connecting with you soon.
 

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to develop and strengthen SSAFA’s Community Volunteering Service, supporting serving personnel and their families.

You will oversee the full lifecycle of community volunteers, from recruitment and development through to supervision, ensuring a high-quality and impactful service.

You will work closely with the Serving Community Service Manager and wider SSAFA teams to deliver a sustainable service. This includes building effective referral pathways, strengthening partnerships across the Armed Forces community, and promoting SSAFA’s support through engagement activities and events.

A crucial element of the role is identifying and securing funding opportunities. Working in partnership with the Grants and Statutory Income team, you will contribute to funding applications and support the long-term sustainability of community volunteering initiative

About the team

You’ll be part of a small, friendly and supportive team, working together to deliver SSAFA’s vital support to the serving community through our Serving Community Support Team.

In this collaborative role, you’ll work closely with colleagues across SSAFA, as well as external partners and stakeholders, to raise awareness of the unique needs and challenges faced by the serving community—and how our services can make a real difference.

About you

You will have experience managing volunteers, ideally across dispersed locations, and a strong understanding of community service delivery.

You will be highly organised, with excellent attention to detail, and confident in analysing data and producing clear reports. Strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential, along with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

You will also have a good understanding of safeguarding responsibilities, data protection requirements, and the importance of maintaining compliance across training and vetting processes.

A clear understanding of the Armed Forces community and the unique challenges faced by serving personnel and their families is essential.

About SSAFA 

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, is a trusted source of support for the Armed Forces community in their time of need. In 2024, our dedicated teams of volunteers and employees supported more than 54,000 people through a wide range of services. This includes veterans, serving personnel (regulars and reserves), and their families, wherever and whenever they need us.

SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. We are here for that person and their family, offering practical, emotional, and financial support tailored to their unique circumstances.

Diversity and Inclusion at SSAFA

SSAFA exists to support a diverse range of beneficiaries within the armed forces community, and we believe diversity within our teams is key to ensuring we can deliver our services effectively. We thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a worldwide charity. SSAFA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business. 

SSAFA is committed to using the Disclosure & Barring Service to ensure we, as an employer, safeguard those we serve.

About the role

SMK is at an exciting moment in its history with a newly launched strategy Change is Possible 2026 -2028, a recently appointed permanent Chief Executive this year and a new Chair. The refreshed vision and mission of SMK is both ambitious and needed in our drive to support campaigners across the UK.

Digital engagement is evolving, and fast, so that is why we’re looking for a creative, experienced, strategic and data-driven Digital Marketing Manager to lead, develop and grow our digital presence across multiple channels. You'll manage and support our digital ecosystem, including social media, website development, email communications and digital advertising, ensuring every channel delivers measurable results.

Working closely with the Head of Marketing and Communications and the Training and Consultancy team, you'll be responsible for creating engaging digital content that inspire audiences, strengthens our brand and supports the communications and digital function at SMK. Importantly, you have the experience to successfully promote and drive sales of our training programmes through digital marketing techniques to optimise performance.

About You

You are passionate about the power of people to create social change and are motivated by SMK’s mission. You enjoy working collaboratively and thrive in a flexible, fast-paced environment where you can take initiative and adapt to changing priorities.

You are organised, proactive and solutions-focused, with a willingness to learn and develop your skills. Comfortable managing your own workload, you bring curiosity, creativity and a commitment to using insights, innovation and new technologies to help maximise impact.

The specific skills, knowledge and experience required to thrive in this role are set out in the Person Specification.

Job description

Marketing

• Social media management including the creation of a data led strategy and implementation plan for SMK’s channels.
• Manage the planning, creation, and scheduling of multiple marketing projects, ensuring the ‘SMK voice’ through tone and brand is implemented across digital channels.
• Create the vision for the annual SMK National Campaigner Awards social media approach and manage the roll out.
• Write compelling and impactful content for SMK’s digital channels.
• Create graphics and video content for digital channels using Canva.
• Manage paid digital ads (LinkedIn, Google Ads).
• Support the crafting and implementation of email marketing via Mailchimp including audience segmentation.
• Support the audience development strategy including research and data management.
• Identifies opportunities to increase sales (bookings for training/ events), growing reach and engagement.
• Support the development and implementation of a content strategy.

Website

• Support the Head of Marketing and Communications with the relaunch of a new website in 2026/2027.
• Lead on how AI is affecting search (SEO/GEO) and what SMK’s website needs.
• Monitor and translate website performance using analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics).
• Implement and manage on-page SEO/ GEO best practices (keywords, metadata, content optimisation).
• Identify opportunities to improve search visibility and organic traffic.

Data, Insight & Reporting

• Monitor, analyse, and report on digital marketing performance.
• Use data to continuously optimise marketing activity.
• Provide insights into audience behaviour and trends.
• Database management, including cleaning and updating records.
• Support the implementation and management of the CRM (Salesforce).
• Undertake relevant training when required.

Other

• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the purpose and remit of the post.

Please read the attached job pack for details about the person specification.