Challenge events manager jobs

Philanthropy Events Manager

£35,000 - £40,000 plus

Reports to: Philanthropy Events Lead

Directorate: ?Strategy & Philanthropy?

Contract: ? ? Fixed Term Contract 1 year

Hours: ?Full time 35 hours per week?

Location: ?Stratford, London? ?Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office)?

Closing date: 1 August 2025 23:55

This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found, therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment. Please let us know if there is anything about the recruitment process that you would like to discuss, in particular if there are any changes or adjustments that would make it easier for you to apply. Please contact or 020 3469 8400 as soon as possible.

Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.

Recruitment process: Competency based interview

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.

Our sector leading Philanthropy team have an exciting new opportunity to join as a Philanthropy Events Manager. You will be joining our newly formed Philanthropy Events team, which brings together the existing engagement and high value fundraising events teams.

As a part of the wider CRUK fundraising efforts, the Philanthropy Directorate is one of the largest and most successful fundraising teams in the UK. An ambitious and innovative team of 60 talented philanthropy professionals, our focus is the £400m ' (MRLC) campaign which has four key priorities: the Francis Crick Institute, Cancer Grand Challenges, Translation & Innovation, and our Future Leaders' programme. We've recently reached the milestone of £200m.  

Our events team brings in almost £2m pounds a year for our cause, through delivering relationship-building events which offer meaningful engagement for high-value audiences, connecting them to Cancer Research UK's vision, cause and pioneering research. Our programme delivers identification, cultivation, stewardship and fundraising events including unique money-can't-buy experiences, science talks, dinners, drinks receptions and galas. Each event is tailored to our high-value audience, which includes philanthropists, trusts, foundations and corporate partners.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced event delivery professional, to join one of the leading high value programmes in the sector. You'll get to work on a variety of different events including music, politics and galas. You'll bring with you experience of delivery and planning high profile events ideally in the philanthropy space, however we would also welcome applications from those that have experience working with high value audiences, potentially through working in academia, media, other research organisations or the arts.

What will I be doing?

• End-to-end management of events, from conception and planning through to delivery and reporting (inc Source appropriate venues, suppliers and speakers and developing new event concepts and content)

• Work collaboratively as part of the wider Philanthropy team to lead the delivery of events with a focus on stewardship, engagement and cultivation of our Philanthropic supporters.

• Own the risk assessment, compliance and safety of your events and work with the legal team to ensure all suppliers are correctly contracted, minimizing and mitigating any risk to CRUK, our staff and supporters.

• Develop strong working relationships with high-net-worth supporters (committees, sponsors, donors etc) and keep them informed/consulted on event progress and outcomes as needed. Work with them and their networks to align their event wishes with our event and wider philanthropy objectives.

• Closely track and review all income and expenditure performance through internal processes

What are we looking for?

• Previous experience working in an Event/Project Manager level role (ideally for high value audiences)

• Experience in managing complex events or projects with multiple stakeholders on time and within budget

• Experience of creating engaging and impactful event content an materials such as sponsorship proposals, speeches, event programmes and briefing documents

• Ability to negotiate and secure best possible value for the charity

• Ability to prioritise own workload and that of a project team

• Excellent people and interpersonal skills - confident working with and influencing stakeholders of all levels, including celebrities and their management teams

• Ability to problem solve, work under pressure and manage a busy workload to meet agreed deadlines

• Ability to be resilient under challenging circumstances

Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.

Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination  

Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism   

Human: Act to have a positive impact on people  

Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively

We're looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.

If you're interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we'd still love to hear from you.

What will I gain?

We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.

You can explore our benefits by visiting our .

How do I apply?

We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively.

For more information on this career opportunity please or contact us at .  

For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on: , , , and .

The Advice and Representation team plays a vital role in championing student voices and ensuring they receive the support they need throughout their university experience. The team provides independent academic and welfare advice, supports democratic processes, and facilitates student representation across the institution. By working closely with elected officers, Student Voice Leaders, and key stakeholders, the team ensures students are empowered to influence policies, shape their education, and access essential guidance when facing challenges. The team also works to create inclusive representation structures that represent the diverse needs of all student communities.

Role

The role ensures students receive high-quality, independent support and have a strong voice in shaping their university experience. The role oversees both the advice service and student representation structures, managing a team that delivers casework support, representation initiatives, and democratic engagement. This includes supporting elected officers, overseeing student feedback mechanisms, running democratic processes, and ensuring effective student advocacy within the university.

Main Responsibilities

· Ensure that all the teams’ activities are aligned, preventing overlaps and ensuring a cohesive approach to the Union's goals. This includes integrating officer priorities, team-specific projects, and broader Union objectives into a single, unified plan.

· Ensure the delivery of independent, student-centered advice services on academic and welfare issues, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and confidentiality standards. This includes the post holder providing advice and advocacy services.

· Track and analyse advice and representation trends, feeding insights to inform wider SU and University strategies.

· Deliver proactive academic advice, including running proactive advice stalls and supporting student leaders to deliver peer support.

· Oversee the delivery of wellbeing initiatives across a range of issues, including mental health, food poverty, period poverty, and drugs/alcohol, in collaboration with relevant departments as appropriate.

· Maintain and develop the BSU Essentials food bank, ensuring a smooth operation, food safety monitoring, collecting data on usage, encouraging donations, and providing additional support information to students.

· Support the design and run the implementation of the Student Voice Leaders (SVL) programme, ensuring they have appropriate training, support and guidance.

· Attend School Education and Student Experience Committees to support Student Voice Leaders in their duties.

· Develop and implement representation structures for Postgraduate Taught (PGT) and Postgraduate Research (PGR) students, ensuring their concerns and needs are appropriately represented at all levels of the Union.

· Coordinate student voice initiatives for key student groups with unique challenges, ensuring their voices are included and represented in key decision-making processes. This may include commuting students, matures students, students with disabilities.

· Support elected officers by providing relevant student feedback, training, and guidance to help them represent students effectively within the University and beyond.

· Support the Communities Officer and Representation Projects Coordinator in ensuring termly forums for student groups, ensuring representation and inclusion for those groups needing most support.

· Contribute to the development of the SU’s Big Plan, overseeing the delivery of relevant projects and ensuring the team plays an active role in its implementation.

· Ensure effective and inclusive student engagement with advice services and representation, focusing on underrepresented and diverse student communities.

Communication

· Regular detailed communication e.g. explaining complex information, handling highly confidential data

· Establish and maintain strong partnerships with relevant University departments and external partners. 

Decision Making

· Decision maker for department.

Budget Management

· Responsible for departmental income and expenditure.

Staff Management

· Responsible for the recruitment, induction and ongoing training of all team members, in close liaison with the HR Department. 

· Carry out team member’s formal and informal performance reviews. 

· Ensure any HR issues relating to staff members are dealt with promptly and reported to the HR department, seeking guidance when appropriate. 

· Be an active member of the Management team and provide constructive input into activities which fall outside of the remit of the role. 

· Be a leader and positive role model to staff and students. 

· Act as a representative for BSU within the University community.

General Duties

· Conduct yourself in a manner which adheres to the values of BSU at all times, displaying high standards of professionalism and service.

· Adhere to all BSU policies and procedures.

· Fully participate in your induction, personal and team development opportunities.

· Assist in key events and activities throughout the year e.g. open days, Freshers’ and Elections as required, some of which might fall outside of usual working hours.

· Undertake any other duties as may reasonably be expected given the qualifications and experience required for the role.

Blesma – The Limbless Veterans is the national charity and membership association for limbless serving and ex-service men and women and their dependants.

We help all wounded Servicemen and women who have lost limbs, the use of limbs or eyes, to rebuild their lives by providing well-being support and rehabilitation activities.

Blesma campaigns for our veteran’s rights and looks after individuals and their families by offering a comprehensive welfare system and financial assistance programme.  Rehabilitation, support, counselling and care are the four principal foundations of our organisation.  Together, we can help our men, women and their families face the challenges ahead with renewed confidence and self-belief.

The Activities and Event Administrator is an important role within Blesma as part of a small team that delivers a stimulating sporting and social activities programme to enhance Members rehabilitation and well-being. This is a fantastic opportunity for a personable, organised and committed individual to join an inspiring organisation and make a real difference in the lives of our beneficiaries. 

Please note, applications will be screened as of when they are received and depending on the volume of applications, we may close the position before the closing date. 

We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunitis to all, regardless of individual's age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnershiip, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. 

If you have a disability and wish to request reasonable adjustment at any stage of the process, please get in touch with us. 

If you're unsure about your suitability, apply anyway — we’ll consider your application with care.

Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity in Mass Participation Events and have a real passion in making a difference? Eden Brown Charities is delighted to be working in partnership with an incredible leading UK Charity to find them a Challenge Events Manager to deliver a portfolio of events through effective acquisition campaigns and exceptional supporter experiences.

About the role

As Challenge Events Manager (DIY) you will lead a dynamic team and work closely with the Head of Mass Participation to support your team to develop and deliver multi-channel marketing plans as well as developing effective stewardship plans. You will work closely with the Challenge Events Manager to ensure that opportunities are maximised as well as proactively research and identify opportunities to grow the portfolio, monitoring the market and sector trends.

About You

To be successful in this role you must have;

*Experience of successfully delivering DIY and open challenge events programmes including recruitment of participants, development of supporter journeys and stewardship communications to meet projected income

*Experience leading projects and guiding and directing other team members to deliver against objectives

*Understanding of effective marketing channels and techniques for driving participation in DIY and open challenge events via digital channels

*Experience of line managing a team

Please note that this is a Hybrid role with a minimum of 2 days in the office in Central London. Please call Laura Iliff on 07442607841 for more information on this incredible role. Please note that interviews will be week commencing 7th July.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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Challenge Events Manager

The Talent Set are delighted to partner with a wonderful health charity on a fantastic Challenge Events Manager role.

We are seeking a highly motivated, organised and experienced challenge events fundraiser to deliver a review of their sports and challenge events programme, identifying new opportunities to grow their income.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, develop and prepare plans to deliver a profitable, engaging and effective annual programme of sports, challenge and community event opportunities
• Manage the annual available sports marketing budget and contribute to annual budget planning
• Create innovative new sports and challenge events, designed to attract and retain supporters and develop plans to launch these on time and to budget
• Work with Communications and Digital teams to develop comprehensive marketing plans to promote events, secure participants and increase levels of engagement
• Manage and motivate a team to deliver campaigns and activities to agreed objectives and KPIs
• Collaborate with Development teams to cross sell and identify leads for fundraisers from other areas of fundraising
• Provide excellent stewardship and supporter experience, with pre and post event contact, to encourage repeat participation

Person Specification

• Proven experience and success in a similar role in events or sports and challenges and/or community fundraising
• Proven track record of being results-driven and working to and achieving fundraising targets
• Significant experience of developing and delivering fundraising and/or event plans
• Ability to create and implement marketing plans (online and offline) for events-related activity
• Good interpersonal skills and experience of building and developing relationships with a wide range of individuals, colleagues, event committees, and suppliers
• Highly organised and analytical, with ability to cope with competing priorities
• Experience of setting and managing budgets, developing strategies, and producing comprehensive reports

What’s on Offer

Salary: £50,000 - £52,000

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, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

Salary: £40,000 - £44,000
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Location: Hybrid –2 days per week in London office
Closing date: ASAP
Benefits: 33 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), 8% pension contribution, free health cashback plan, family leave policies

We’re working with a fantastic health charity to recruit a Challenge Events Manager (DIY) to join their ambitious team. Reporting to the Head of Mass Participation, you’ll lead a team of three to develop and deliver a dynamic portfolio of DIY and open challenge events.

In this exciting role, you’ll focus on shaping and executing a strategy for growth in an area with huge potential. You’ll bring a strategic mindset and a keen eye for opportunity, building strong relationships across teams and with external partners, while inspiring your team to deliver exceptional supporter stewardship.

To be successful as the Challenge Events Manager (DIY) you will need:

• Proven experience delivering successful DIY and open challenge events (or similar portfolio in community or mass participation)
• Strong project and people management skills
• A data-driven approach to marketing and supporter engagement

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Heather and quote the reference 2642HB

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector.

We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.

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

About the Role

We are looking for a highly motivated, organised and experienced sports and challenge fundraiser, to deliver a review of our sports and challenge events programme, identifying new opportunities to grow our income.

Working closely with the Head of Individual Giving and Fundraising Campaigns, you will develop strategies and bring new ideas to grow and develop this programme, potentially including community events – to deliver significant growth in income over the next 5 years.

In this feasibility review, you will analyse our past performance including in well-established, externally organised activities such as marathons and third-party challenge events, and our partner events such as the Terry Fox Runs. You will also assess the feasibility of developing and launching our own-branded events.

During the review, you will line-manage the Sports and Challenge Events Officer to maintain and deliver our current successful events programme and work together on the feasibility review to identify new opportunities for innovation and ways to increase participation. 

You will build key relationships across the department and work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation, to identify and work through new ways to grow participation and increase fundraising income.

At the end of the review, you will present your findings, making recommendations on the key components for a future sports and challenge programme that reflect our ambitions for growth, with plans to deliver it.

This is initially a fixed term project contract. There is potential for the role to become permanent dependent on the direction and outcomes of the review.

Key Responsibilities

In this role you will lead a review of our sports and challenge events programme, including third-party activities such as marathons and challenge events, using data to analyse past performance (income and ROI) and assess the feasibility for developing our own-brand sports, challenge or community events – whilst maintaining the success our current programme of activities.

You will:

• Review, develop and prepare plans to deliver a profitable, engaging and effective annual programmes of sports, challenge and community event opportunities.
• Be responsible for managing the annual available sports marketing budget and contributing to annual budget planning.
• Create innovative new sports and challenge events, designed to attract and retain supporters and develop plans to launch these on time, and to budget.
• Work with Communications and Digital teams to develop comprehensive marketing plans to promote our events, secure participants and increase levels of engagement.
• Work with your team to set targets and monitor progress of fundraisers – and manage their participation in cost-effective ways, to maximise return on investment.
• Support your team to provide excellent stewardship and supporter experience, with pre and post event contact, to encourage repeat participation.
• Collaborate with Development teams to cross sell and identify leads for fundraisers from other areas of fundraising, such as major gifts, corporate, appeals and legacies.
• Be responsible for managing and the personal development of your team, to deliver their campaigns and activities, to agreed objectives and KPIs.

About You

You’ll be a confident, motivated, self-starter who is passionate about using your fundraising experience and skills to make a difference to the lives of people with cancer. You’ll be a strong communicator with good interpersonal skills and creative flair, who enjoys working with a wide range of people, to bring new ideas and initiatives to life.

To be successful, you’ll need:  

• Proven experience and success in a similar role in events or sports and challenges and / or community fundraising

• A proven track record of being results-driven and working to and achieving fundraising targets

• Significant experience of developing and delivering fundraising / and or event plans

• Ability to create and implement marketing plans (online and offline) for events-related activity

• Good interpersonal skills and experience of building and developing relationships with a wide range individuals, colleagues, event committees, and suppliers

• Highly organised and analytical, with ability to cope with competing priorities

• Experience of setting and managing budgets, developing strategies, and producing comprehensive reports

What We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Competitive salary and pension

Directorate Information

The Development Office Directorate is responsible for fundraising and philanthropic income across the ICR, maximising support from major donors, individuals, trusts, corporates, charity partners and events. We have a proud track record of performing at a consistently high-level, raising millions every year.

This role is part of the Fundraising Campaigns and Individual Giving team, who are focused on raising funds through individual giving, gifts in Wills and sports and challenge events. Join our team in this exciting new role to help make the discoveries that are so urgently needed to improve cancer patients’ lives.

Challenge Events Fundraiser

Ref: REQ004370

£30,535 a year

London, E15 2GW/Hybrid Working

(Please note that due to the nature of this role, at least one day a week in the office is required.) 

1 in 4 of us in the UK are disabled and we are a diverse, proud, and vibrant community. We’re here to create an equal future with all disabled people. We campaign to transform attitudes to disability, tackle injustice and inspire action. We are creating a powerful movement of disabled people, allies, organisations and businesses.

Together we will be unstoppable. For more information please visit our website.

We are looking for a Challenge Events Fundraiser to join our team at Scope.

As the Challenge Events Fundraiser, you will support the Challenge events team in delivering Scope’s Challenge events Fundraising strategy. This is a busy role in a small team.

The role

The role has a combination of responsibilities across product management and challenge event fundraising.

You will:

• be responsible for end-to-end management of some fundraising events and products in the portfolio.
• manage relationships with individuals, groups and organisations fundraising for Scope.
• have a stewardship focus and put our supporters first when developing supporter journeys or materials.
• provide administrative support to the team, assist in the innovation and growth of our challenge events programme as well as event logistics and stewardship.

About you

This is a busy role in a small team. So, we need someone who is comfortable juggling multiple priorities and working with many stakeholders.

You will:

• have experience in fundraising, ideally in challenge events or similar.
• have experience in developing stewardship and engagement communications.
• have a basic understanding of fundraising principles and practices, including fundraising compliance and data protection.
• have experience in managing projects to meet deadlines. Ideally within a challenge events setting.
• be creative, collaborative and organised.
• be able to work efficiently in a busy environment, deal with conflicting priorities and manage own workload.
• be passionate about supporter experience and raising funds to enable Scope to continue the work that we do.

Please give examples in your application to show how you have these skills.

We also ask you to share how you support Scope’s values and our goal of a fair and equal future for disabled people.

Our values are being pioneering, courageous, connected, open and fair

By living our values and trusting each other, we give our colleagues freedom and space to be creative, push boundaries and change minds.

Disabled candidates

We are a disability equality charity. We encourage applications from disabled people and people with impairments, conditions, and access needs. We want to create a workforce that is a true reflection of the communities we serve.

Scope will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the post. This is part of our commitment as a Disability Confident Leader. Just let us know in your application that you are applying under the Offer an Interview Scheme. This was previously known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.

If you require adjustments through your journey with us, please email us via our website.

Find out more about asking for adjustments at interview.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At the heart of everything we do at Scope is Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.

We encourage people of colour and other underrepresented communities to apply and join Scope. We believe that this will bring new ideas and help us work better. We know that a variety of perspectives and viewpoints will greatly support the work we do and help us to reach all communities. 

We want everyone to feel like they belong. We value each person as an individual. We will treat everyone with dignity and respect and we want to recognise all parts of a person's identity.

We are a disability equality charity. So, we will build a culture that is accessible and inclusive first. We will aim for the same high standards in all our work. We will listen, learn and keep improving.

You can find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion on the Scope website.

Scope benefits

We believe hard work deserves reward and recognition. We offer a wide range of benefits including:

• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexible, hybrid and remote working options
• Pay progression at 6 months and 2 years
• Company pension
• Excellent training and career development
• Strong colleague networks across disability, race and LGBTQ+
• Discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme and much more.

How to apply

To apply please visit our website via the link and apply online.

Closing date for applications: 11:59pm GMT, Wednesday 30 July 2025.

Philanthropy Events Manager

£35,000 - £40,000 plus

Reports to: Philanthropy Events Lead

Directorate: ?Strategy & Philanthropy?

Contract: ? ? Fixed Term Contract 1 year

Hours: ?Full time 35 hours per week?

Location: ?Stratford, London? ?Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office)?

Closing date: 1 August 2025 23:55

This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found, therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment. Please let us know if there is anything about the recruitment process that you would like to discuss, in particular if there are any changes or adjustments that would make it easier for you to apply. Please contact or 020 3469 8400 as soon as possible.

Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.

Recruitment process: Competency based interview

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.

Our sector leading Philanthropy team have an exciting new opportunity to join as a Philanthropy Events Manager. You will be joining our newly formed Philanthropy Events team, which brings together the existing engagement and high value fundraising events teams.

As a part of the wider CRUK fundraising efforts, the Philanthropy Directorate is one of the largest and most successful fundraising teams in the UK. An ambitious and innovative team of 60 talented philanthropy professionals, our focus is the £400m ' (MRLC) campaign which has four key priorities: the Francis Crick Institute, Cancer Grand Challenges, Translation & Innovation, and our Future Leaders' programme. We've recently reached the milestone of £200m.  

Our events team brings in almost £2m pounds a year for our cause, through delivering relationship-building events which offer meaningful engagement for high-value audiences, connecting them to Cancer Research UK's vision, cause and pioneering research. Our programme delivers identification, cultivation, stewardship and fundraising events including unique money-can't-buy experiences, science talks, dinners, drinks receptions and galas. Each event is tailored to our high-value audience, which includes philanthropists, trusts, foundations and corporate partners.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced event delivery professional, to join one of the leading high value programmes in the sector. You'll get to work on a variety of different events including music, politics and galas. You'll bring with you experience of delivery and planning high profile events ideally in the philanthropy space, however we would also welcome applications from those that have experience working with high value audiences, potentially through working in academia, media, other research organisations or the arts.

What will I be doing?

• End-to-end management of events, from conception and planning through to delivery and reporting (inc Source appropriate venues, suppliers and speakers and developing new event concepts and content)

• Work collaboratively as part of the wider Philanthropy team to lead the delivery of events with a focus on stewardship, engagement and cultivation of our Philanthropic supporters.

• Own the risk assessment, compliance and safety of your events and work with the legal team to ensure all suppliers are correctly contracted, minimizing and mitigating any risk to CRUK, our staff and supporters.

• Develop strong working relationships with high-net-worth supporters (committees, sponsors, donors etc) and keep them informed/consulted on event progress and outcomes as needed. Work with them and their networks to align their event wishes with our event and wider philanthropy objectives.

• Closely track and review all income and expenditure performance through internal processes

What are we looking for?

• Previous experience working in an Event/Project Manager level role (ideally for high value audiences)

• Experience in managing complex events or projects with multiple stakeholders on time and within budget

• Experience of creating engaging and impactful event content an materials such as sponsorship proposals, speeches, event programmes and briefing documents

• Ability to negotiate and secure best possible value for the charity

• Ability to prioritise own workload and that of a project team

• Excellent people and interpersonal skills - confident working with and influencing stakeholders of all levels, including celebrities and their management teams

• Ability to problem solve, work under pressure and manage a busy workload to meet agreed deadlines

• Ability to be resilient under challenging circumstances

Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.

Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination  

Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism   

Human: Act to have a positive impact on people  

Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively

We're looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.

If you're interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we'd still love to hear from you.

What will I gain?

We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.

You can explore our benefits by visiting our .

How do I apply?

We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively.

For more information on this career opportunity please or contact us at .  

For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on: , , , and .

Senior Challenge Events Fundraiser

Ref: REQ004371

£39,533 a year

London, E15 2GW/Hybrid Working

1 in 4 of us in the UK are disabled and we are a diverse, proud, and vibrant community. We’re here to create an equal future with all disabled people. We campaign to transform attitudes to disability, tackle injustice and inspire action. We are creating a powerful movement of disabled people, allies, organisations and businesses.

Together we will be unstoppable. For more information please visit our website.

We are looking for a Senior Challenge Events Fundraiser to join our team at Scope.

As the Senior Challenge Events Fundraiser, you will feed into the Challenge Events Fundraising strategy and develop a tailored approach to implementing the strategy within the UK.

As an expert in challenge event fundraising, you will review and access previous challenge events fundraising efforts and identify opportunities for expanding our events portfolio.

The role

The role is focused on challenge events, with a combination of responsibilities across product management and event delivery.

You will:

· be responsible for end-to-end management of some fundraising events and products in the portfolio.

· manage relationships with individuals, groups and organisations fundraising for Scope.

· have a stewardship focus and put our supporters first when developing supporter journeys or materials.

· use your experience in challenge events and innovation to work within the team to develop a programme of activity that engages supporters.

· regularly report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and perform reforecasts to support business planning.

About you

We’re looking for a passionate and experienced fundraiser. Someone who can meet and exceed income targets for their events and products.

You will:

· Have a proven track record in fundraising, with at least 3 years of experience in a fundraising role.

· Be experienced in managing and coordinating challenge event participants.

· Be experienced in analysing past campaigns and evaluating programme performance over time.

· Have in-depth understanding of fundraising principles, techniques, and best practices.

· Have experience in project management and managing campaigns with multiple stakeholders.

· Have experience in managing external agencies and working with internal creative teams.

· Be familiar with innovation experience within challenge event fundraising.

· Have strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with donors, volunteers and stakeholders.

· Have the ability to develop and implement effective fundraising strategies and campaigns.

· Have proven ability to meet or exceed fundraising targets and goals.

· Have strong analytical skills, with the ability to assess fundraising performance and make data-driven decisions.

· Be proficient using fundraising software and CRM systems.

· Have strong numeracy skills for financial data.

· Have project/event management skills.

Please give examples in your application to show how you have these skills.

We also ask you to share how you support Scope’s values and our goal of a fair and equal future for disabled people.

Our values are being pioneering, courageous, connected, open and fair

By living our values and trusting each other, we give our colleagues freedom and space to be creative, push boundaries and change minds.

Disabled candidates

We are a disability equality charity. We encourage applications from disabled people and people with impairments, conditions, and access needs. We want to create a workforce that is a true reflection of the communities we serve.

Scope will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the post. This is part of our commitment as a Disability Confident Leader. Just let us know in your application that you are applying under the Offer an Interview Scheme. This was previously known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.

If you require adjustments through your journey with us, please email us via our website.

Find out more about asking for adjustments at interview.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At the heart of everything we do at Scope is Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.

We encourage people of colour and other underrepresented communities to apply and join Scope. We believe that this will bring new ideas and help us work better. We know that a variety of perspectives and viewpoints will greatly support the work we do and help us to reach all communities. 

We want everyone to feel like they belong. We value each person as an individual. We will treat everyone with dignity and respect and we want to recognise all parts of a person's identity.

We are a disability equality charity. So, we will build a culture that is accessible and inclusive first. We will aim for the same high standards in all our work. We will listen, learn and keep improving.

You can find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion on the Scope website.

Scope benefits

We believe hard work deserves reward and recognition. We offer a wide range of benefits including:

• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexible, hybrid and remote working options
• Pay progression at 6 months and 2 years
• Company pension
• Excellent training and career development
• Strong colleague networks across disability, race and LGBTQ+
• Discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme and much more.

How to apply

To apply please visit our website via the link and apply online.

Closing date for applications: 11:59pm GMT, 30th July 2025.

Join an amazing charity that makes a difference for the 110,000 adults and children in the UK with a muscle-wasting condition. This is a role where you can really make a difference.

The Special Events Officer is an exciting role at MDUK, that will sit within the Development department under the High Value Engagement team.  The High Value Engagement team is part of a successful Fundraising team that includes a Community and Challenge Events team, Trusts team, Individual Giving team, and Supporter Services Team. 

You’ll work closely with the Special Events Manager to provide key support so the team achieves agreed fundraising targets and objectives through the delivery of a series of high-quality events and major donor fundraising:.

Lead on key elements of Special Event tasks including sourcing prizes, marketing, liaising with suppliers and thanking supporters.

• Lead on the end-to-end delivery of two annual Special Events in the portfolio including the Clay Pigeon Shoot

• To manage guest lists and guest liaison for all Special Events including recording contact details and dietary requirements. Key areas of responsibility: Special Events

• To lead on all aspects of the planning and implementation of two key special events, including chairing committee meetings and working with them to cultivate attendance sourcing sponsorship, liaising with the venue, organising logistics, managing the expenditure budget & achieving income targets, and all other aspects of event delivery and marketing.

• Work directly with the Digital Marketing Manager to design and administer a new system for thanking event participants to promote long-term support and streamlined stewardship journey

• Provide support to all Special Event committee meetings through attendance and ensuring timely actions are followed up.

About us:

Muscular Dystrophy UK is the charity bringing individuals, families and professionals together to fight muscle-wasting conditions. We bring together more than 60 rare and very rare progressive muscle-weakening and wasting conditions, affecting around 110,000 children and adults in the UK. 

We share expert advice and support to live well now; fund groundbreaking research to understand the different conditions better and lead us to new treatments; work with the NHS towards universal access to specialist health; and together, campaign for people’s rights, better understanding, accessibility, and access to treatments.

Benefits:

We appreciate the range of skills and experience our staff have to offer. In return for your enthusiasm and commitment we commit to actively developing and supporting you. We also offer a range of benefits including pension, life assurance, cycle scheme, health cash plan, financial wellbeing and an employee assistance programme.

Location: We operate a hybrid model (home and office, London SE1). 

Closing date: Sunday 23 July 2025

NB: Please note that we are interviewing on a rolling basis and may close the advert earlier than the stated deadline if we successfully fill the role.

Please download the job description to see full role responsibilities

We’re seeking an experienced Engagement Manager to support a global network of 34 Chapters committed to mobilising board directors to take action on climate change. As part of the Engagement team, you’ll work closely with Chapter leaders across the globe to build strong relationships and facilitate knowledge sharing. You’ll also play a key role in supporting events, strengthening peer learning across the network, and contributing to the long-term success of our 2025–2030 strategy. 

Please see Job Description attached. 

Note: The role is hybrid, and the postholder is expected to be in Cambridge, UK for 2-3 days a week. 

Job description

We’re looking for an enthusiastic Communications and Events Coordinator lead the development and delivery of Khulisa’s communications strategy and key campaigns, designed to engage our supporters, stakeholders, and the wider UK public.

About Khulisa: 

Khulisa, meaning 'nurture' in the Zulu language of South Africa, is an award-winning charity dedicated to providing therapeutic support to young people. We focus on reaching those who are most at risk – young people from deprived communities who are often marginalized, vulnerable to exclusion, and at heightened risk of becoming involved in crime.

Our approach centres on safe, exploratory methods that aim to understand behaviour and experiences often rooted in trauma, abuse, and neglect. We deliver intensive therapeutic programs within educational and community settings, empowering young people to confront the underlying causes of their emotional distress and work toward healing. To create lasting, sustainable change, we also work to establish trauma-informed environments around young people by equipping parents, caregivers, educators, and other professionals with the tools they need to offer effective, supportive care. Currently, our services are active in London and Manchester. 

About the role: 

This role will be a key part of helping to raise awareness of Khulisa’s mission and the issues we address, strengthening support for our programmes. The postholders will also take ownership of planning and delivering all Khulisa events, ensuring they are impactful and well-executed.

• Develop and deliver Khulisa’s Communications and Branding Strategy in line with the strategic plan.
• Lead public engagement campaigns to raise awareness, promote youth voice, and drive participation.
• Plan and manage events, including fundraising and challenge events, from concept to delivery.
• Create and manage digital content across social media, website, newsletters, and other channels.
• Recruit and supervise volunteers to support communications and event-related activities.

For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please see the attached job description below. 

The post holder will be required to work from home permanently but be willing and able to easily travel to various locations across the London and the North West as necessary to fulfill the requirements of the role and to engage with stakeholders and colleagues.

What we're looking for:

1. Abilities/Experiences

• Experience in digital campaigning and digital content creation.
• Experience of planning and delivering events, including fundraising events, liaising with partners, suppliers and colleagues.
• Excellent written, copywriting and editing skills and proven ability to communicate campaigning messages in a compelling, succinct and engaging way.
• Experience creating digital content for a variety of audiences, including experience of using a range of digital software and tools, and knowledge of message testing and optimisation.
• Experience in designing popular, results-oriented and successful campaigns.
• Ability to use design software (such as InDesign, Canva, Photoshop and Illustrator).
• Experience working within a close-knit team in a busy and fast paced working environment.
• Demonstrable ability to plan and prioritise own workload with minimum supervision.
• Ability to buy strongly into strategic objectives and reflect passion for Khulisa’s work with and for young people.
• Experience of using Salesforce or similar CRM system as well as all-in-one marketing platform such as
• Mailchimp to deliver effective long-term public engagement.
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends when required.

2. Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Project Management, Events Management or Communications, or equivalent years of experience.

3. Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of relevant software and digital tools to deliver effective long-term public engagement and digital fundraising campaigns.
• Strong knowledge of WordPress or similar website builder.
• Knowledge of best practice in digital fundraising.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: We are actively looking to recruit a diversity of talent. We embrace, respect and value the difference in our employees and believe that we and our work is better for it. We are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive environment that consists of fairness, dignity, and caring for everyone, and one that enables every employee to flourish and realise their potential.

**Please note: Hybrid (1dpw, flexible) with hospice presence (Birmingham)**

Supporting over 750 children and nearly 1,000 families annually, Acorns Children’s Hospice is a vital lifeline for families across the West Midlands and Gloucestershire during unimaginably difficult times.

Palliative care for children aged 0–18 is delivered at Acorns’ hospices in Birmingham (serving Birmingham and Warwickshire), Worcester (serving Herefordshire, Worcestershire, and Gloucestershire), and Walsall (serving the Black Country and parts of Staffordshire and Shropshire), as well as in family homes and other community settings. Acorns’ holistic, tailored approach is designed to meet each child’s clinical, emotional, cultural, religious, and spiritual needs.

Corporate fundraising at Acorns is on an exciting growth journey, with ambitions to increase income from £800K to £1M in the next two years. The team is known for its creativity and drive, and the charity has built strong partnerships with high-profile brands including Aston Villa FC, Pinsent Masons, and Tippers. This is an environment where innovation, strategy, and genuine relationship-building all come together to create meaningful, long-term partnerships.

This role offers a warm and well-developed patch, a supportive team culture, and space to be creative in how you grow and uplift corporate partnerships. You’ll be the lead relationship manager for a portfolio of established partners across Birmingham and the Black Country, focusing on stewardship, renewals, and smart uplifts.

While the focus is primarily account management (around 75%), you’ll also contribute to new business through activities like COTY pitches. You’ll work closely with the Business Development Manager and be line-managed by a detail-oriented and flexible leader who fosters autonomy, progression, and innovation. Expect variety, visibility, and the chance to make a genuine impact.

As Corporate Fundraising Manager, you will:

• Lead the stewardship and growth of existing corporate partnerships, using creative and strategic methods to increase value and longevity
• Manage a portfolio of supporters, including warm relationships 
• Represent Acorns at events and lead hospice tours to deepen supporter engagement
• Collaborate with the Business Development Manager on new business opportunities
• Take an active role in planning and delivering key corporate events, such as golf days and black-tie dinners
• Contribute to cultivation plans for senior leaders within corporate partners
• Use data and insight to report on progress and inform partnership development

Ideal skills and experience:

• Strong corporate fundraising or account management background, ideally with experience managing partnerships in the £30K–£50K+ range
• Confident steward and communicator, able to build rapport and deliver excellent supporter journeys
• Strategic thinker with a flair for finding growth opportunities within existing partnerships
• Comfortable pitching and presenting to corporate audiences at all levels
• Excellent organiser who can juggle competing priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail
• Willingness to work out-of-hours at events and maintain regular hospice presence
• Dynamic, creative, and solutions-focused, with a collaborative mindset and passion for Acorns’ mission

Benefits include:

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (5 days holiday buyback scheme starting from April 2026)
• 7.5% employer pension contribution
• Life assurance scheme (2 x annual salary)
• Retail discounts (including the Blue Light card)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• Access to expert financial health and wellbeing support