Challenge events manager jobs

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

Location: hybrid working - a minimum of two days per week in our Aldgate, London head office

Interview date: Monday 28th July (virtual)

Annual leave: 33 days (plus eight bank holidays)

Benefits:

• enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and shared parental pay
• family-friendly policies
• 8% employer pension contribution (Aviva) or opportunity to continue NHS pension
• free health cashback plan (Medicash): employee cover plus up to four dependent children
• 24/7 virtual GP access (UK registered), plus access to Best Doctors
  free, confidential employee assistance programme (Medicash)
• access to a wellbeing app
• flexible working options including hybrid working, flexible working patterns such as part-time, compressed hours, and more*
• learning and development opportunities including bespoke training and access to LinkedIn Learning)
• commitment to employee health and wellbeing.
• we have a Menopause Friendly accreditation and are a Disability Confident employer

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Challenge Events Team at Dementia UK, where you will help coordinate a portfolio of third-party challenge event activities, driving both participation and income for the organisation. You’ll manage our Ultra Challenge Series, of whom we are a Series Partner, our Skydiving program and our Berlin Marathon team.

As a Challenge Events Executive, you will leverage your knowledge and utilise data-driven insights to identify new opportunities and shape budget plans. You will be responsible for driving and delivering marketing plans with a focus on email and digital activity, as well as coordinating the production of marketing collateral to ensure excellent supporter experiences and efficient delivery.

You will also work with the Database and Supporter Care teams as well as Challenge Events Assistants to ensure that supporter data is collected and stored efficiently, so that supporters are thanked appropriately, and post-campaign analysis is comprehensive. Additionally, you will be responsible for coordinating the production of stewardship collateral including copywriting, compiling design briefs and liaising with internal teams and expert suppliers.

To be successful in this role, you will have experience of coordinating fundraising events or campaigns. You should possess hands-on experience utilising relationship databases, coupled with an understanding of effective marketing channels, particularly digital.

Additionally, expertise in stewardship techniques will be crucial for increasing remittance rates and maximising average gifts. You should also have an understanding of how to use insights, data and market trends to identify opportunities and make recommendations.

Join us now and be part of a team dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of those affected by dementia.

Our culture

In addition to a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, we truly value our people. It’s important for us to create a working environment that looks after our workforce to support them in achieving their full potential. You will become part of a diverse and dedicated team who are supported to use and develop their skills. We recognise and value the key role you will play in delivering our strategic plans for the benefit of those living with dementia.

Our staff have a voice. Representatives from different roles and levels across the organisation positively contribute to and lead on our working groups around health and wellbeing, menopause, and equity, diversity and inclusion.

Dementia UK is proud to welcome everyone. We aim for a truly inclusive culture with talented, diverse teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We celebrate difference and individuality and encourage everyone to join us and be their whole selves always.

Dementia UK is a Disability Confident Employer.

This role will be subject to a Basic DBS check.

By applying to join Dementia UK, you acknowledge that in the event you are successful for the role, any offer and your ongoing employment will be conditional on you having or obtaining the right to work in the UK.

*Please note that any decision on flexible working is based on business needs 

**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

Are you a visionary leader, with a heart for social justice and passionate about transforming society?

Join us in building a transformative space for young people to get them work ready and equip them with the skills and mindsets they need to succeed in employment, no matter the barriers they face.

As our next Centre Manager, you will lead, inspire and envision a team of three, delivering employment support in Kennington. You’ll be working with the local church to manage the delivery of Resurgo's award-winning Spear Programme.  We believe each young person has huge potential. If you do too, and you have the skills and heart to see their lives transformed – join us.

The important stuff 

Location: Kennington

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Hours: Monday - Friday, 9.30am - 5.30pm with some out-of-hours work needed for events such as our Spear Celebrations

Salary: from £30,900

Closing date: Monday 28th July, 09.00am (We are interviewing on a rolling basis and might close the application early if we find the right candidate).

Application pack: Have a look at our application pack for more information about the role and Resurgo

Please feel free to let us know if you may require any reasonable adjustments to participate fully in our recruitment process or if you have any enquiries regarding accessibility.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for:

Strategy, vision and impact [25%]

• Be at the forefront of leading Resurgo’s ‘big picture’ vision of a transformed society, empowering churches to transform young lives 
• Build and implement a strategy for developing relationships with local referral agencies to ensure effective recruitment of young people onto the Spear programme 
• Oversee the reporting of the Centre outcomes and ensure the Spear Programme is delivered in line with agreed targets 

Leadership, line management and training [25%]

• Lead your team with confidence; spurring them on in Resurgo’s mission; invest in a team culture of excellence, belonging and fun 
• Manage and develop the Lead Coach and Graduate Coach, using a coaching approach to invest in their growth and development. This includes weekly 1:1s, performance reviews and regular feedback
• Equip your team to drive change through a data informed approach, and keep them accountable to agreed targets for the Spear Programme

Relationship management [20%]

• Manage great relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including referrers, local businesses, donors, and your Board of Trustees 
• Embed into your local church; working closely with your Spear Trustees and congregation, and actively participating in their mission and events
• Partner with the Spear Trustees and assist in implementing their funding strategy by helping to build corporate and donor relationships. For example, by hosting prospective donors in the Training Room

Delivery of the Spear Programme [20%]

• Support group and 1-1 coaching with numerous 16-24-year-olds: equipping them with practical work-ready skills and resilient mindsets 
• Provide guidance to the Lead Coach in the training room when dealing with behavioural and safeguarding situations and upskill coaches with consistent coaching feedback
• Use a coaching approach to engage young people in challenging conversations that will enable them to take responsibility and overcome significant barriers to employment 

Operations [10%]

• Liaise with relevant staff regarding site operations and work to resolve any issues as soon as possible, ensuring the office and training room are safe and tidy working spaces in line with health and safety policies

This role will suit you if:

• You are an active Christian, passionate about your work being a lived expression of your faith 
• You want to help others reach their full potential, and enable young people to overcome significant barriers to employment 
• You have demonstrable experience in coaching, teaching or training and development, as well as being keen to develop these skills further
• You are an experienced and mature leader/line manager, or have great leadership potential, and are eager to bring out the best in your team
• You are confident building relationships with a variety of stakeholders, with effective written and verbal communication skills 
• You are steady under pressure, and able to juggle competing priorities 
• You are looking for a varied, hands-on role, where you won't be tied to a desk 
• You are IT literate 

You can expect:

• A genuine commitment to upskilling you through impressive training opportunities
• Training, guidance and funding to complete your professional coaching accreditation 
• Progression opportunities through professional development 1-1s 
• A fun, supportive culture where you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work
• A worshipping community, where you can pray and worship with your colleagues
• Summer and autumn staff conference days, plus a two-night Christmas retreat 

A couple of things to note:

• This role requires occasional evening work, for our termly Spear Celebrations (where we celebrate our trainees as they complete the initial six weeks of the programme)
• In the event of a job offer, a DBS check will be requested

About the role

The Digital Marketing Manager will play a key role within the Marketing and Communications team, leading the day-to-day delivery and performance of our digital channels. This includes overseeing website content and UX, managing digital advertising campaigns, optimising SEO, and producing digital content particularly short-form video for our key audiences. The role will also work closely with internal teams to support campaign and project delivery, while contributing to a consistent and data-led digital approach across the organisation. This position reports to the Senior Digital and Marketing Manager and will work alongside colleagues and suppliers to improve brand visibility and engagement across all digital touchpoints.

Who we’re looking for

We are looking for a hands-on digital marketer with experience in delivering integrated campaigns across web, email, and social platforms. The successful candidate will have strong technical skills in areas such as paid media buying, analytics, and search engine optimisation, with a proven ability to drive engagement and deliver measurable results. A working knowledge of video editing and CMS platforms (particularly WordPress) is also important. The ideal candidate will be analytical, collaborative, highly organised, and bring a creative mindset to optimising digital content and experiences for our audiences.

Role purpose

This role exists to drive the performance and quality of WorldSkills UK’s digital marketing. The postholder will be responsible for delivering high-quality, audience-focused content and campaigns that strengthen the organisation’s reach, improve the user experience across our platforms, and help generate increased awareness and participation in our programmes. By bringing key digital functions back in-house, this role will enhance efficiency, support cost savings, and ensure WorldSkills UK remains visible, competitive, and aligned with strategic priorities in the Further Education (FE) and skills sector. The postholder will also play a key role in ensuring our digital content reflects our organisational values, including accessibility, inclusion and relevance to diverse audiences across the UK.

Key tasks and responsibilities

Website management:

• Lead the day-to-day management of the website, ensuring it is fully optimised for SEO, UX, and Conversion Rate Optimisation (CRO) to enhance the user journey and help deliver WorldSkills UK’s strategy.
• Create, curate, and publish engaging, on-brand multimedia content, including text, images, and videos, to maintain a dynamic online presence.
• Conduct comprehensive audits focusing on CRO, usability, accessibility, and site functionality, with strategic guidance from the Senior Digital and Marketing Manager; prioritise actionable insights to drive ongoing improvements.
• Monitor and analyse website performance metrics using tools like Google Analytics and providing insights to optimise user engagement.
• Manage and update the Content Management System (CMS), ensuring functionality, security, and mobile friendliness, while coordinating with developers to troubleshoot technical issues and introduce new features.
• Take ownership of SEO and Pay Per Click (PPC) strategies, leading monthly reviews to monitor performance and increase website reach.
• Ensure compliance with accessibility standards, providing an inclusive experience for all users.

Social media and paid advertising:

• Plan, execute, and optimise paid social media campaigns to support WorldSkills UK’s marketing objectives.
• Work with our PPC agency to increase traffic to the website.
• Align paid social media efforts with organic strategies, ensuring consistent messaging and branding across all channels.
• Collaborate with the Senior Digital and Marketing manager and external agencies to deliver high-performing campaigns, including briefing, asset preparation, and performance reviews.
• Monitor campaign performance metrics, providing actionable insights and recommendations to improve effectiveness.
• Conduct A/B testing on ad creatives and targeting to refine strategies and maximise impact supported by the Senior Digital and Marketing Manager.
• Manage campaign budgets efficiently, ensuring optimal allocation of resources to meet WorldSkills UK’s Key Performance Indicators.

Video editing and multimedia:

• Collaborate with the other members of the Marcoms team to plan, produce, and deliver engaging multimedia content, including videos and photography, that aligns with campaign objectives and supports both digital and organic communication strategies.
• Ensure video content is high quality and compliant with accessibility best practices, including subtitling and captioning.
• Manage video and image content libraries, ensuring materials are properly labelled and easily accessible for cross-platform use.
• Support diversity and inclusion initiatives by ensuring all content reflects a wide range of voices and perspectives.
• Regularly evaluate content performance, using analytics to inform improvements and innovations.
• Edit WorldSkills UK video content for use at events, on social media and web.

Reporting and insights:

• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for digital marketing efforts, providing regular reports to senior management.
• Analyse marketing data to identify trends, inform strategy, and drive continuous improvement.
• Contribute insights from competitor research to ensure WorldSkills UK remains innovative and differentiated in its digital approach.
• Stay informed on social media trends, platform updates, and best practices to enhance campaign delivery and audience engagement.

Person specification

Key: [E] Essential / [D] Desirable.

Qualifications and experience:

• Marketing degree or equivalent experience (CIM, DMI accreditation) [D].
• Proven experience managing websites using Content Management Systems (WordPress) [E].
• Experience with Google Analytics and other digital tools to track and optimise performance [E].
• Demonstrated expertise in planning, executing, and optimising organic and paid social media campaigns across platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter [E].
• Hands-on experience with CRM platforms, particularly HubSpot, including managing email and social media marketing campaigns and analysing campaign performance [D].
• Proficiency in using Adobe Premiere Pro or another video editing software [E].
• Strong copywriting and editorial skills, with the ability to adapt complex information for varied audiences [E].

Knowledge and skills:

• Knowledge of SEO principles and digital best practices [E].
• Ability to produce engaging copy for a variety of channels and audiences [E].
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, and collaborate as part of a team [E].
• Creativity and a problem-solving mindset, with the ability to innovate and adapt [E].
• Demonstrates a commitment to ensuring that all communications, digital and otherwise, are accessible, inclusive and aligned with equity, diversity and inclusion principles [E].

Personal qualities and attributes:

• High attention to detail and a proactive approach to improving processes [E].
• Strong team player with excellent communication and collaboration skills. [E].
• Respect for diversity and inclusion, ensuring content reflects these values [E].

How to apply

Please view the full Application Pack for further details on how to apply.

This role is office based (as above) but with flexible hybrid working. It is expected that the postholder will attend the office once or twice a week.

Full time working hours are a minimum of 35 hours per week, normal working hours are 09:00 to 17:00 Monday to Friday although we pride ourselves on having a flexible approach to our working practices and service delivery and are happy to discuss flexible working options, with suitable candidates.

25 days’ annual leave [which will increase by one additional day for each completed year of service up to a maximum of 30 days] plus public and bank holidays.

Reasonable adjustments will be offered to all candidates and every stage of the recruitment process.

POST DETAILS

Post Title: Programme Manager

Location: Belfast/Sligo

Salary: £36,000/€41,400

Hours: Full-time, 36 Hours per week

JOB SUMMARY:

The Programme Manager is a key role in the Rio Ferdinand Foundation’s isle of Ireland team. This post is responsible for managing our SEUPB funded PEACE Academy programme supporting young people in Belfast and Sligo.

The aim of this new three-year programme, is to deliver and evidence a PEACE Academy pathway of engagement, learning, social action and employability that will inspire young people from communities in Northern Ireland and Ireland to create shared experiences and build a long-term response to sectarianism, racism and hate on a cross community and cross border basis.

KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

This role will:

§  Establish and develop our new PEACE Academy Programme in partnership with Glentoran FC and Sligo Rovers FC together with a network of grass-root partners, as well as community policing and other strategic stakeholders.

§  Line manage a new programme staff team including 2x Regional Coordinators, a part time Training Lead, part time Monitoring Officer, a part time Admin Officer and a part time Finance Officer as well as sessional staff.

§  Lead and manage a three-year cross border and cross community youth and community development programme engaging Catholic / Nationalist / Republican (CNR), Protestant/ Unionist/ Loyalist (PUL), and newcomer communities.

§  Oversee the development of sessions which utilise youth culture as a platform for personal development, working with your staff team to design, deliver and manage engaging sessions and opportunities utilising music and the creative arts, sport, and digital media.

§  Develop, and oversee the delivery of our youth development pathway across both regions, including twice weekly sessions, workshops, seminars and accredited training pathways, mentoring, cross-border events and initiatives, careers events and pathways with a range of commercial partners, and strategic stakeholder engagement.

§  Quality assure the delivery of sessions and outputs linked to the personal development of young people. 

§  Encourage and support the involvement of volunteers from the local community.

§  Develop positive relationships with key strategic partners involved in the project and ensure links are made and information shared with appropriate agencies.

§  Work closely with our CEO and Director for Ireland & Northern Ireland on the strategic positioning and development of the Foundation and the legacy of the PEACE Academy programme.

§  Work with our Director of Operations to establish and implement a robust monitoring, evaluation and learning framework for the programme with key data capture tools in place from the outset.

§  Be responsible for the delivery of specified targets for the programme through producing regular action plans and work programmes, ensuring that all project planning, monitoring, and evaluation procedures are implemented and adhered to.

§  Ensure all monitoring data is captured and recorded against targets ensuring funder reports are produced and meetings attended as and when required.

§  Ensure all administrative and financial functions of the programme are conducted in accordance with funder requirements

§  Work with our Directors on the financial and wider reporting of the programme as required by our funder.

§  Work with an external monitoring agency to ensure their independent impact evaluation is completed alongside our own internal monitoring.

§  Work with our Director of Development on shaping and implementing a communications strategy for the PEACE Academy.

§  Keep up to date with local and regional trends in sports/arts for social change and work with young people.

§  Actively represent Rio Ferdinand Foundation at working groups, initiatives, and events.

§  Assist and contribute to the on-going development and strategy of the Rio Ferdinand Foundation’s work in Sligo and Belfast as well as across the island of Ireland.

§  Develop and maintain key relationships with partners from across various sectors including, statutory, private, business and third sectors.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

· Work flexibly where appropriate on evening, weekends and during school holidays to ensure full and supportive delivery of the programme.

· Undertake new training to develop work related skills and knowledge

· Undertake any other related responsibilities commensurate with the evolving objectives of the post and the evolution of the Foundation, as may reasonably be requested

· Work with due regard for RFF’s core values and objectives

· Ensure the effective implementation of, and adherence to RFF’s Equal Opportunities, Safeguarding and Health and Safety policies and procedures.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge & Skills

§  Relevant academic/industry qualifications: e.g. Project Management, Youth Work, Certificate in Community Sports Work (CCSW), Arts Practitioner,  etc.

§  Ideally educated to degree standard or equivalent through experience

§  An appropriate qualification relevant to working with young people

§  Sports, Arts or Digital Media qualification (desirable)

Experience

§  Have at least five years’ experience of working with disaffected young people

§  Have at least three years’ experience of supervising and managing staff

§  A proven track record of forming productive relationships with a wide variety of organisations and individuals from diverse backgrounds and multi-agency co-ordination

§  Planning, delivering, and managing community focused, social inclusion initiatives, ideally working with local authorities, police, sports clubs and youth justice groups

§  Experience of a wide range of communication media and confident in delivering presentations, developing proposals, and writing reports for varied audiences

§  Experience of working on a multi-partner project

§  A good understanding of community engagement projects

§  Experience of campaigns, youth social action programming and event management

§  Experience of managing an SEUPB Programme or similar (desirable)

Knowledge

§  A thorough understanding of government policies and plans for community sport and creative arts, along with relevant opportunities for young people’s development

§  Understanding of the issues facing young people across the island of Ireland

§  A working knowledge and understanding of the barriers to personal development in areas of deprivation

Skills

§  Good numerical and analytical skills

§  Ability to challenge young peoples’ attitudes and beliefs to promote their social and educational needs

§  Supervision of staff, coaches, freelancers, and volunteers

§  Excellent proven negotiation skills

§  Communication skills – to young people, families, project staff, local partners and community stakeholders as well as senior management

§  Ability to work in a confident and flexible manner

§  Ability to initiate, develop and sustain effective relationships with both young people and partners

§  IT literate using MS Office (word, excel, power point, outlook)

§  Coaching skills

§  Clearly demonstrate an ability to build trusting relationships and deliver high quality activities for young people.

§  Excellent communication skills, able to use initiative and manage multiple work loads

§  Proactive, resilient, and able to work well within a close-knit team.

§  Able to identify and share best practice in the community environment

§  Self-starter, used to delivering targets on time to high standards

§  Excellent problem solving and multi-tasking skills

§  Project management skills including report writing and budgeting

§  Confident user of social media platforms - Twitter, Insta, Facebook, Youtube – (desirable)

 Role Requirements

At Rio Ferdinand Foundation, we are committed to working in a diverse organisation and strive to provide equality of opportunity for all. We encourage and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or identity, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership.

If as a disabled applicant (as defined under the Equality Act 2010) you would like to request that your application is considered under our Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) please let us know.

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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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 CoppaFeel!

CoppaFeel! are the UK’s only youth focused breast cancer awareness charity, and we’re on a mission to get every 18-24 year old checking their chest. We educate people on the signs of breast cancer and encourage them to check their chests monthly, so that if they notice something unusual they are empowered to contact their GP and advocate for themselves.

We do this because when diagnosed early, breast cancer treatments are more effective and survival rates are higher. Early detection can save lives.

Breast cancer does not need to be detected late, and as long as we are here and continue to be supported by people like you, we will do all we can to make sure this doesn’t continue to happen.

The Role

Challenge Events at CoppaFeel! are going through a very exciting period of growth! Therefore, we are looking for a passionate new team member to take on the role of Challenge Events Assistant for our bespoke (CoppaFeel! led) challenge events.

The role of Challenge Events Assistant will sit within the CoppaFeel! Challenge Events team, in the Fundraising Department.

You will mostly work alongside our Bespoke Challenge Events Manager and another Challenge Events Assistant to support on CoppaFeel!’s Bespoke Challenge Events portfolio - consisting of our 5 flagship ‘CoppaTrek!’ events that will look to bring in over £2 million in 2025.

Whilst our trekking events will be your main focus, you may also have the opportunity to support our sporting events programme that includes iconic events such as the London Marathon, London Landmarks Half Marathon, Royal Parks Half Marathon and Hackney Half - to name but a few!

In this role, you will be the first point of contact for our CoppaTrek! participants, providing excellent supporter experience and building relationships whilst offering motivation and fundraising advice. Alongside delivering outstanding supporter care, you will also handle essential administrative tasks to ensure the smooth running of our day-to-day operations and so that our events go off without a hitch.

This role does require some evening and weekend work - although not behind the laptop! Instead you’ll be lacing up your hiking boots, and walking and talking alongside our CoppaTrek! participants. Therefore, please bear in mind that as part of this role, you will be expected to travel and may have to stay away from home on occasion. Should you be required to work on weekends, you will be entitled to time off in lieu.

This is a hybrid role, with the expectation that you will attend the London office at least 2 days per week. You will also be required to attend the office for quarterly team meetings, department meetings and in person training. We will provide plenty of notice for when you are required to be in for these purposes

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone to join our growing fundraising team and get invaluable experience within the charity events sector - all whilst helping to shape the future of CoppaFeel!’s challenge events offering! You'll be at the forefront of our mission to educate and empower young people about the importance of early detection of breast cancer, and therefore we are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate person, who thrives in a busy environment.

Duties and Responsibilities
Bespoke Challenge Events (CoppaTrek!)

• Support the Bespoke Challenge Event manager with the planning and delivery of CoppaFeel!’s 5 CoppaTrek! events.
• Be the first point of contact for CoppaTrek! participants in the build up to, and following the event; including the sending of regular emails, phone calls, distribution of fundraising materials and the organisation of trekker Zoom meetups
• Assist with management of Events Inbox to ensure all emails are responded to in a friendly and timely manner
• Send fundraising materials, incentives and merchandise to our trek participants
• Provide an excellent supporter experience and build relationships with participants, whilst offering motivation, fundraising advice and ensure they reach their fundraising targets
• Be willing to attend our treks in person, assisting the Bespoke Challenge Events Manager with the smooth running of the event

General Responsibilities

• Respond to a range of fundraising enquiries in a timely manner, liaising with supporters via email and over the phone as appropriate
• Send out ad hoc postal requests for Fundraising materials from CoppaFeel!’s office
• Maintain event database records and ensure supporter data is kept accurate and up to date
• Manage volunteers and fundraisers effectively, inspiring them to support CoppaFeel! long term
• Attend and support at additional events - including our third-party challenge events and our awareness events
• Work and collaborate across all departments of CoppaFeel! to ensure our health messaging and core values are at the heart of everything we do
• Work flexibly and sometimes remotely, with occasional work outside core hours including weekends (time off in lieu given for weekend work)
• Adhere to GDPR requirements.
• Participate in CoppaFeel! fundraising team and full team meetings.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Essential

• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Excellent communication skills via telephone, email, and digital platforms
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, especially ability to build relationships
• Very good administrative skills
• Ability to plan and meet deadlines
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues at all levels across the department and organisation
• Ability to successfully manage multiple projects and a busy inbox
• Comfortable meeting new people and building relationships
• Good initiative with an eagerness to learn
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable in high pressure situations

Desirable

• Experience of fundraising or working in the charity sector
• Experience of attending charity sporting events
• Experience working with volunteers, supporters or clients
• Experience of working in an admin based role
• Experience of managing a busy inbox
• Good social media skills

Application information

Applications will close on Monday 14th July at 9am, with the aim to hold first round interviews during the week commencing 21st July.

CoppaFeel! reserves the right to close the vacancy early in the event that we receive a high number of applications before the closing date.

If you are taken through to the interview stage, we will send interview questions through to you 24 hours prior to the interview.

Main Benefits and Terms & Conditions

Annual Leave entitlement - 22 days + public holidays, a day off for your birthday and for Kris’ cancerversary.

Benefits

• Wellbeing fund
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to Self Space training and 1:1 therapy
• Core working hours 10am - 4pm
• 9 day fortnight
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

At CoppaFeel! we support a diverse range of communities and we understand that diversity within our team is central and crucial to meeting the needs of the young people we exist to serve. We strongly encourage applications from Black, and people of colour, LGBTQIA+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, from men, and from those with a lived experience of cancer because we would like to increase the representation of these groups within the charity.

We promote equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and make recruitment decisions by matching the charity's needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We recognise the value in encouraging a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge at the charity.

While the successful candidate will be selected purely on merit, in the event of a tie between two candidates with equal suitability, we may select a candidate with lived experience of the issues we are seeking to address through our work.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and we commit to offering an interview for all applicants with disabilities who meet our required criteria for the role. If you have any accessibility requirements or need any adjustments for the interview process please get in touch.

Horatio’s Garden nurtures the wellbeing of people after spinal injury in beautiful, vibrant sanctuaries within the heart of NHS spinal injury centres. Leading designers create the accessible gardens where the charity’s team, alongside volunteers and creatives, care for people and plants alike.  

We are looking to appoint an experienced Events Manager to join us at this exciting time, to deliver our new 3 year events strategy, focusing on high value, special events.  We are looking for someone with drive and determination who will take on the challenge of adding new opportunities to our portfolio as well as maximising the potential of our existing events which includes our annual carol concert, bi-annual art auction and RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

To support the growth in our events portfolio, we are creating a series of special events committees which will utilise our fantastic networks. Alongside our Head of Events, our Events Manager will be key in working with the committees to maximise their potential.

If you are looking for a role which will enable you to support a cause that has a real and lasting impact on peoples lives through delivery of truly exceptional events then please get in touch.

This is a hybrid role. We can be flexible on location but you must be willing to travel to our head office near Salisbury at least every two weeks, more when required. Please note our events are UK wide, but predominatly in London and the South West. 

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. 

This new role is an exciting opportunity to drive the growth of Family Fund’s high value giving, helping more families raising a disabled or seriously ill child access the support they need. 

As a key member of the fundraising team, you will play a vital role in securing transformational income from high-net-worth individuals building strong, lasting relationships that fuel our mission and increase our impact.

The role

As Philanthropy Manager, you will shape our philanthropic strategy, develop a new prospect pipeline and secure long-term support from individuals, family foundations, and wealth intermediaries. 

You will work closely with internal stakeholders across the organisation, to identify funding priorities and opportunities for donors. You’ll ensure we develop and deliver a long-term philanthropy strategy, building and managing relationships with wealth managers, private client advisers and networks that can introduce and connect donors to Family Fund. 

You will accurately record prospect and donor activity on our CRM system, maintaining clear pipelines and forecasts, and producing high-quality reports to monitor progress and impact. 

About you

We are looking for someone who is passionate and committed to drive our philanthropy strategy forwards. You will be a brilliant communicator, able to influence and inspire, representing Family Fund externally as a compelling ambassador for our work. You will be results driven with a solid track record securing major gifts from donors and demonstrable success in building new relationships. You will be entrepreneurial and self-starting, with the confidence to build a new programme from the ground up.

About us

Family Fund is a great place to work for great people. We provide a challenging and rewarding working environment where every staff member can make their mark.

We’re growing our collaborative and ambitious Fundraising Team at Family Fund, with exciting roles that will play a key part in helping us reach more families raising a disabled or seriously ill child.

We’re also recruiting for: 

Corporate Partnerships Manager (New Business) – to build strategic new corporate partnerships that support our mission. 

Community and Volunteering Fundraisers – to drive local engagement and inspire community fundraising.

Each role offers the chance to make a real impact, working alongside passionate colleagues in a values-driven organisation. If you’re looking for a meaningful role where your fundraising expertise can truly change lives, we’d love to hear from you. 

We are a values based organisation and we aim to show our values in all that we do. Read our staff stories here, and see how our staff display our values every day.

We commit to inclusion, equity and diversity and we welcome applications from all parts of the community. Family Fund is a Disability Confident Leader. We will invite to interview all disabled applicants who meet the requirements for the role. If you have a disability, and are happy to let us know, please highlight this in your covering letter. We have also signed the Armed Forces Covenant and we welcome applications from the Armed Forces Community.

How to apply

Please complete the online application and submit your CV and a covering letter telling us how you meet the requirements for this role. Your cover letter should be no more than two pages long.

For more information, please read and download the job description.

The successful candidate must complete pre-employment checks that meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. This includes a requirement to undergo a right to work check and employment history verification.

Information

Closing date: 01 August 2025
Interview dates: 22 August 2025

Trusts and Grants Fundraising - Tasks and Responsibilities 

• Research and identify new trust and foundation prospects.
• Draft and submit high-quality funding applications and reports.
• Maintain a calendar of deadlines and stewardship activities.
• Record and track pledges, donations, and grant income.
• Ensure that all reporting is completed in a timely and professional manner.
• Work closely with the Education and Operations teams to ensure they have all the information they need to deliver work related to restricted funding.

Fundraising Administration

• Maintain accurate records in Salesforce and ensure data integrity.
• Reconcile income records with the finance team.
• Process donations and Gift Aid claims.
• Support income tracking and reporting.

Supporter Care

• Ensure timely and appropriate donor thanking.
• Respond to supporter queries via email and phone when needed.
• Assist with donor communications and stewardship planning.
• Working with the Comms and Operations Teams to assist with fundraising marketing, website and social media content.
• Working to consolidate and grow our group of recurring donors.
• Support with processing payments and donations online, in-person and over the phone, depositing cheques and cash donations.
• Help manage the stewardship calendar for major donors throughout the year.

Events Support

• Help coordinate logistics and communications for fundraising events.
• Track income and pledges from events like the Annual Lunch.
• Support with ticketing, invoicing, and donor follow-up.

Collaboration and Compliance

• Work closely with colleagues across fundraising, finance, comms, and operations.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR and data protection regulations.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative team culture.

Location: This is a Regional role acting as a single point of contact for Northern Ireland, Wales, Central and South England, so you can be based at a Trust Centre in Birmingham or London. You will need to be in the office 2 days per week and be willing to travel to other offices as and when required.

1st stage interviews: 04/08 face-to-face in our South London Centre

For more information, or to apply, please click 'apply now' to be directed to our website.

Are you an experienced Health & Safety professional ready to make a real difference? Join The King’s Trust Health & Safety team as our Health & Safety Manager and help us build a culture where safety enables, not hinders, life-changing work with young people. In this  solution-focused role, you’ll act as a trusted advisor, ensuring that our programmes, buildings, and events are safe, compliant, and empowering for colleagues, volunteers, young people and partners alike.

We're looking for someone with a Level 6 qualification (or equivalent experience) in occupational safety and health, chartered IOSH membership (or working towards it), and a strong grasp of UK H&S legislation and risk management, particularly in events and food safety. You must be confident delivering bespoke training, leading investigations, audits, and behavioural safety initiatives independently, with experience advising senior leaders in large or complex organisations, ideally in the charity or youth sector.

If you’re proactive, people-focused, and ready to take the lead on creating safer workplaces across the UK, we want to hear from you. This is more than compliance, it’s a chance to enable our teams to do their best work safely, every day.

What happens next?  

Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable 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 Health & Safety Managers? 

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 some 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 Health & Safety Managers! 

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) 

Equal Opportunities 

Here at The King's Trust, we're committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion and sex. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives. 

We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation and sector, such as candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.  

We’re a Stonewall Top 100 Employer and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by KT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). 

Safeguarding 

The King's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants. 

A NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!

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