We have an opportunity for a new team member to join us as a Programmes Manager; this role will include the oversight of activities and the management of a team. If you want the opportunity to join a small but friendly team, where you’ll get to see the impact of the charity’s work first-hand, this is the job for you.

The successful applicant requires exceptional organisational ability and should have a proactive nature, as well as a willingness to support and get involved in Yellow Submarine’s activities. A sense of fun is a must!

To oversee and develop Yellow Submarine’s programme of social activities – this includes a range of social clubs, school holiday activities and residential holidays for both adults and young people with learning disabilities.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a DBS check.

Application deadline: Monday, 24th May 2021
Start date:  ASAP
Interviews are scheduled to take place the W/C 7th June 2021; format TBC.

We will acknowledge receipt of all applications and let all applicants know if they have been shortlisted or not.

We welcome applications from all people regardless of race, gender, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation or age and we are committed to providing under-represented groups with the help and support they need to apply to join us.

Interesting and varied part-time finance position, working from home, with a number of international charities and NFPs

Words of Peace Global

Charity Accountant

the role

The Accountant is responsible for managing the financial administration and cash flow. He/she reports directly to the CEO and maintains constant contact with other key managers within the organization.

The Accountant is assisted by two part time contractors who manage the admin, bookkeeping and the donations database functions between them, in addition to the Global Event Budget Manager. 

The Accountant will perform some or all of the tasks identified further below for 4-5 similar charities and not for-profit organisations, based in the Netherlands, the UK, Australia and the USA respectively, each of which have their own admin/accounting staff – further specific details to be provided for each.

the organisations

Words of Peace Global (WOPG) is an international charitable foundation and part of an international network of charities and not-for-profits inspired by the words of Prem Rawat.We share his conviction that the need for peace in our lives, and in the world, is fundamental.We offer a message that peace is possible and we provide resources to help those who wish to pursue it.

Funded entirely by donations, mainly from many thousands of individuals around the world, our main activity is supporting the live events and other speaking engagements that Prem Rawat attends throughout the year. 

Governance of WOPG is ensured by a Board comprising 4 members, two of whom are situated in the Netherlands where the Foundation is registered.

the person

The successful person for this position should meet the following minimum requirements:

• Qualified or part qualified accountant (ideally)
• 10 years of experience in financial management and accounting as a Finance Manager in the third sector.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Good understanding of IT, banking, payment processing, charity governance and human resources.
• Some flexibility to accommodate working with volunteers aand others across different time zones.

position profile

Location: from home with occasional physical meetings

Full time position

Time: 2 days/week (possibly averaging 3 hours each day), plus occasional additional involvement on a project by project basis.

Responsibilities:

Accounting:

• Ensure the quality and accuracy of the financial statements.
• Responsible for the day to day finance and accounts operation
• Supervise, mentor and assist all staff in the department and ensure they are maintaining robust accounting records that comply with generally accepted accounting principles
• Review investigate and correct errors and inconsistencies in accounting entries, financial documents and reports.
• Analyse transactional processes and identify where additional accuracies and efficiencies can be achieved
• Responsible for maintaining and developing all aspects of the online accounting system.
• Adhere to internal and external deadlines including timely completion of month end procedures
• Responsible for the production of key statutory/legal accounting records such as the Annual Report and Accounts
• Carries out other accounting related duties as required.

Budgeting :

• Works with key managers to prepare an annual budget for presentation to the Board.
• Manage approved budget throughout the year ensuring costs are controlled.
• Follow approvals process for all costs arising.
• Work to ensure costs are minimized and revenue is maximized wherever possible
• Meet agreed timelines for regular reporting and communication of the financial position to the Management Team and the Board.
• Provide analysis of revenue and expenditure across years as required.
• Provide a range of financial report to stakeholders as required
• Attend conference calls as and when required
• Take part in ad hoc projects as they arise

Cash Flow :

• Direct our cash flow planning and management 
• Provide insights and recommendations to improve financial results, controls and processes
• Meet agreed timeline for cash flow reports 
• Take part in ad hoc projects as they arise

Grants :

• Manage non-event grant applications and oversee the event grant application process both to be performed in accordance with agreed processes and generally accepted NFP standards
• Prepare grant application documents and ensure all requirements are met in respect of the application and reporting of any funds received to ensure funding provided has been applied soley for the prupose for which it was given.

Other :

• Ensure accounting software and donations management software is constantly reviewed, developed as necessary within budgetary constraints and remains fit for purpose.
• Oversee relationship with credit card payment providers
• Assist with donor enquiries

Additional tasks (For UK org. only)

• Manage PAYE for UK based employees including submitting all necessary returns to HMR&C
• Administer Pension scheme for UK based employees
• Ensure systems are in place for compliance with Gift Aid rules and maximize claims wherever possible
• Ensure suitable insurances are in place seeking advice as necessary and deal with any claims should they arise.
• Prepare and manage detailed budgets for major UK events, monitor and provide regular reports to the event team. 
• Act as contact point for all UK wide initiatives as appropriate

to apply

Your application must consist of a CV and covering letter, which outlines your suitability for the role and should be no longer than two pages. 

Also include your notice period and salary expectations.

(no Agencies please)

We will be conducting interviews as applications come in. If your application is of interest and we want to take it forward, our interview process will follow this route: 

• Screening Interview (via video call)
• Skills Test (completed remotely)
• Second Interview (via video call)
• Final Interview (via video call)

We have an opportunity for a new team member to join us as an Activity Manager – Adults; taking the lead on our adults’ social activities. If you want the opportunity to join a small but friendly team, where you’ll get to see the impact of the charity’s work first-hand, this is the job for you.

This role will involve delivering and developing our adults’ social activities offer; the successful applicant requires exceptional organisational ability and should have a proactive nature, as well as a willingness to support and get involved in Yellow Submarine’s activities. A sense of fun is a must!

To oversee, develop and deliver our adults’ social activities as well as supporting with other programmes across the organisation, in particular our residential holidays for adults. The successful applicant requires exceptional organisational ability, experience of managing groups of vulnerable adults and/or young people, the ability to manage and support other staff and volunteers, as well as willingness to support and get involved across the charity. They must be flexible, have the ability to solve issues whilst being responsive to the needs of the organisation and the needs of our members. They must work with colleagues across Yellow Submarine to ensure continuity of programmes.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a DBS check.

Application deadline: Monday, 24th May 2021
Start date:  ASAP
Interviews are scheduled to take place the W/C 7th June 2021; format TBC.

Fixed term contract for 12 months (Maternity Cover)

We are looking for an experienced Events professional with a high value background and established technical events skills to join Save the Children's Special Events team within the Partnerships & Philanthropy Department as a Senior Manager.

Our Marketing & Fundraising department exists to inspire millions of people – from individuals to large corporate organisations – to support our quest for change. Together, we save children's lives, fight for their rights and help them fulfil their potential.

As Senior Manager in the Special Events Team you will lead a range of high-level events and activities.  Working on both existing events and developing new initiatives, you have a high degree of creativity and donor insight, with your aim to secure committed long-term engagement and maximise income.

You will play a key role in supporting new business and leveraging significant gifts within the wider Partnerships & Philanthropy Department. Through developing relationships both internally and externally you will identify opportunities and ways to collaborate on initiatives which support the overall departments strategy.

This role requires you to work proactively and independently with minimal supervision as well as the ability to communicate and influence at a high level, in addition you will:

• Build strong relationships with event committees, senior staff and volunteers, sponsors, companies, Production Directors and suppliers - managing these relationships to ensure high level buy in and support on all events
• Feel comfortable networking with external influential and high-profile individuals, donors, corporate partners, as well as internal senior stakeholders
• Work closely with account managers across the organisation to develop a connection with events and to seek out new opportunities and collaborations to maximise income and generate new prospects
• Significant experience in managing and producing fundraising events, ideally raising £300k+
• Proven senior stakeholder management and negotiation skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey key messages in a clear, effective way and interact with a variety of individuals at all levels
• Exceptional organisational and project management skills specifically related to income generating event management
• Expert knowledge of Charity and Fundraising laws and regulations
• Exceptional organisational and project management skills specifically related to income generating event management
• Experience of working with high net worth and high-profile individuals
• To be successful you will have experience of delivering a range of high value events to exceptional high standards.

At Save the Children our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. If you share our mission, are passionate about making it happen and strongly believe you can contribute then join us and we'll give you every opportunity to succeed. We look forward to hearing from you.

For more information and to apply please visit our website.

Closing date: 2nd May 2021

Job title: Events Marketing Manager

Region: London Haig House or Home Based

Directorate: Fundraising

Contract: Permanent Full Time, 35 hours per week

Salary: £35,052 to £37,452 gross per annum. (£30,600 to £33,000, plus £4,452 London Weighting allowance if London-based)

About The Royal British Legion

The Legion is at the heart of a national network that supports our Armed Forces community through thick and thin – ensuring their unique contribution is never forgotten. We’ve been here since 1921 and we’ll be here as long as they need us.

Our Values and Behaviours

Does the following describe you?

• A desire to provide a great customer service and support
• Enjoy and thrive in working in teams and with others
• Passionate about supporting the Armed Forces community and honouring their contribution
• Come to work each day to be the best you can and to learn and develop
• An encourager, eager to share your knowledge and experience to help others

If so then we would like to hear from you ….

The Role

We are looking for a motivated and collaborative Marketing Manager who will be responsible for developing and delivering a calendar of marketing campaigns to maximise supporter acquisition for fundraising events and other fundraising activity.

Your background may be commercial, not-for profit or the Armed Forces; regardless of where you have come from you will have gained experience of delivering through-the-line and digital marketing campaigns and have a track record of achieving and exceeding acquisition targets. 

You’ll be an experienced and confident digital marketer who has developed audience-led campaigns including by email, employing a test-and-learn approach to optimise campaign activity.  You’ll be passionate about producing high quality marketing content, including writing great copy to drive engagement and acquisition.  A natural collaborator, you’ll enjoy working with colleagues across Marketing, Data Services and other mass fundraising teams to ensure campaigns get the resources they need.

As a collaborative member of our Mass Events Fundraising department you’ll also be involved in providing an excellent on-the-day experience to our event participants at events in the UK and overseas.

The candidate can choose to be based at our London office (Haig House, 199 Borough High Street, London, SE1 1AA), or home-based with some travel to our London office required.

How to Apply

Please apply by clicking ‘Apply Online’

Closing date for this role is: Tuesday 4th May 2021

Do you want to deliver events that help people vindicate their rights and hold power to account?  Public Law Project is looking for an Events Officer to join our award-winning team.  You’ll work collaboratively across an organisation with a team of lawyers and researchers committed to positive impact and change. Your events will train lawyers, advisers and civil society to use the law effectively for their clients. Your events will develop and inform our network, increase our profile and help raise essential funds.

PLP is a fast-paced environment, and we are constantly evolving to respond to the extraordinary challenges posed by constitutional change, political volatility and problems in the justice system. You’ll have outstanding organisation and communication skills and be confident in managing and facilitating people. You’ll be very proficient across Microsoft Office, common web and social media tools and either experience of and/or the ability to learn to use online events delivery tools including Zoom / webinar products and a Learning Management System (LMS).

You will have an  interest in social justice/ public law, and you will be able to clearly evidence your experience, ability and commitment as the right candidate to join our team.

PLP is an equal opportunities and Disability Confident Employer. We value diversity, we have a diverse team particularly among women and the LGBT+ community, and, we acknowledge that we currently have an underrepresentation from Black and Asian and Minority Ethnic people compared to our beneficiaries and within the London-charity sector.  We are continuously taking actions to improve the diversity of our team.  We welcome all applicants and are actively encouraging applicants particularly from Black, Asian and minority ethnic people and disabled people.

Please apply via our website.

Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK’s leading dementia research charity dedicated to diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure. Backed by our passionate scientists and supporters, we’re challenging the way people think about dementia, bringing together the people and organisations who can speed up progress, and investing in research to make life-changing breakthroughs possible.

The Events team sits within the wider Insight and Development team whose purpose is to maximise Alzheimer’s Research UK’s income by driving collaborative, efficient and sustainable ways of working. This team of experts works alongside the whole organisation and is fundamental to the delivery of our ambition.

The Events Officer will work closely with the Events Manager in the development and delivery of a first-class events programme for Alzheimer’s Research UK, ensuring a consistent, professional, and highly engaging supporter experience. This role involves management of some events, including Alzheimer’s Research UK’s Clinical Conference working alongside the Policy and Public Affairs team, as well as supporting other teams across the fundraising team on their events scoping, planning and delivery. The role will involve working on some online events and working with the Events Manager and rest of team on the return to in-person events when it is safe to do so.

Main tasks of role:

• Responsible for the development, management and delivery of events within the Events Calendar, including the Clinical Conference, dinners, receptions, talks and other events as required
• Work alongside the Events Executive to ensure the Events inbox is utilised and RSVPs are responded to in a timely manner
• End to end project management of Alzheimer’s Research UK’s Clinical Conference ensuring deliverables are met
• Attend events; when safe to return to in-person events, this is likely to include some travel and work outside of ordinary working hours
• Responsible for team use of the database, both Raiser’s Edge and Events Air, by monitoring and reporting on events activity
• Undertake any other relevant duties and projects delegated by the Events Manager in line with the responsibilities of the post

What we are looking for:

• Qualified to A-level or equivalent
• Excellent project management skills
• Confident working with computers, extensive knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook
• Ability to prioritise and effectively manage multiple tasks.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal; with a natural ability to articulate ideas, problems and solutions
• Good interpersonal skills, ability to interact with different stakeholders and significant stakeholder management experience
• Strong organisational and analytical skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Co-ordinating projects or events, particularly large-scale events of 200+
• Delivering activity against and monitoring a budget

Location: Granta Park, near Cambridge.

Salary: Circa £26,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack for more details.

The closing date for applications is 9 May 2021, however we would encourage applicants to submit their application at the earliest opportunity as the closing date may be brought forward at any time. Should we wish to contact you to arrange an earlier interview this will be arranged based on the availability of the candidate and the panel.

Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend on a particular date.

In order to be considered, please create an online account using our Online Recruitment System which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies Page. You will be able to attach a CV and covering letter to your application, track your application and view other vacancies that may be of interest.

To view further details about this role and the benefits of working for us please visit the Alzheimer’s Research UK website.

We value diversity, and warmly welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Slade Gardens Community Play Association CIO (SGCPA) is a small children’s charity based in Stockwell, Lambeth, open to all children, free to use, and offering safe, supervised play, activities and opportunities.

Situated in one of the most densely populated areas of the UK, the SGCPA is a much loved community run charity, which benefits from over an acre of outside space including an adventure playground, garden area and games pitch as well as indoor facilities. We have planning permission to rebuild our main building and have been supported with a £1million match funding grant from Lambeth Council.

This exciting new position comes at a pivotal time in the SGCPA’s development. You will be responsible for our fundraising strategy and implementation as the SGCPA pursues its redevelopment plans. You will have particular responsibility for project management and developing existing governance, including taking on responsibility for some core functions from the trustee board.

You will work with our small part-time team including the Playground Manager, Playworkers and other support staff and volunteers, to develop our work with local children, and ensure use of the site is maximised and our charitable objectives achieved.

The role is wide ranging and challenging, but has the opportunity to ensure that this small community charity makes a big difference to the lives of local children and the wider community. We are happy to consider job sharing applications.

You will be dynamic and efficient, with a passion for supporting children and young people. You will be a strategic thinker, experienced in fundraising and skilled in planning and delivering major projects, as well as being able to demonstrate a people-focussed and collaborative approach.

Closing Date: Friday 26 March by no later than 12:00.

Interviews: Will take place between 9 – 14 April 2021

A wonderful membership organisation who are focused on nurturing, upskilling and developing fundraisers are looking for an Events Producer. Harris Hill are working exclusively with them to find someone who ideally has a fundraising background and is looking for that next step up within their career. This is a perfect next step for someone who has been in the sector for a year or two and are looking for their next challenge.

The Event Producer will be responsible for working with stakeholders to research, design, and curate the programmes for all centrally run conferences, on a broad range of fundraising topics. As the role develops, there will also be the opportunity to take the lead on the logistics of a number of conferences, effectively project-managing the whole event from concept to completion.

Within this role you will be:

* Work with key stakeholders to lead on the production of content for the Chartered Institute's annual programme of events
* Be responsible for topic generation, research, and speaker acquisition
* Work effectively with their National, Regional and Special Interest Groups to develop conference topics and content
* Creating virtual event days where needed and work with the marketing team to get members on board

To apply for this role you will be:

* Experience of working on the creation of events or supporting on events (can be conference creation, special events, community events or challenge events)
* Ability to prioritise workload, meet deadlines and work on own initiative
* A confident and diplomatic self-starter with strong organisational and planning skills
* Skilled at topic development and research ideally

Salary is £28,000 and can have flexible working.

Closes on the 30th of April.

If you want to learn more about the role and receive a full job description please do get in touch with Hannah at Harris Hill. Please contact her on [email protected] or call her on 02078207331.

Only suitable candidates will be contacted.

Job Purpose

CHUMS Charity are looking for a Charity Director to lead the charity in an exciting time of organisational growth and development. The charity has new structural, legal and governance requirements as well as meeting the challenges of the Covid 19 pandemic.

The Charity Director will lead a small and dedicated team of fundraisers to provide the necessary vision, leadership, and fundraising skills which will enable the organisation to achieve its organisational development programme and meet fundraising targets. The Director will ensure the Charity has robust governance and complies with all legal requirements and has a comprehensive fundraising strategy which explores new methods of raising funds.

The successful candidate will have substantial leadership and management experience within the charitable sector and a talent for building relationships. They will also have a track record in governance, strategy and securing funds from statutory sources, foundations, trusts and major donors. Experience in development of an individual donor programme including donor marketing is desirable.

Main Responsibilities

Governance and finance

• Oversee and ensure charity governance and Charity Commission compliance, including development and implementation of policies
• Work with the Trustees and staff team to develop a comprehensive strategy for the Charity, both in relation to building a safe and robust organisation and fundraising
• Lead financial planning and budget management including being responsible for the development of budgets for revenue and expenditure
• Develop and maintain income and expenditure tracking and evaluation systems

Fundraising strategy

• Work with the Trustees and Fundraising Team to develop, implement and deliver a new dynamic fundraising strategy to create a sustainable income model and to increase net revenue from all income streams
• Identify potential new income streams and produce strategies to access these funds
• Proactively lead on the continuous development of the Charity's fundraising strategy, researching best practice, current trends and new opportunities
• Manage and develop the Fundraising Team to deliver the fundraising strategy
• Be responsible for fundraising compliance, including the Code of Fundraising Practice
• Oversee the management of grant and trust income programme, supporting the Head of Fundraising as necessary and ensuring production of effective, high quality proposals and reports
• Lead an individual giving development plan for 2021 onwards which includes recruitment and development of donors, including corporate donors
• Develop new and maintain existing effective supporter journeys. This includes liaising with current and new Ambassadors, Trustees and ensuring they remain engaged and actively supporting our community fundraising programme
• Identify timely solutions to any issues that arise with fundraising, including any complaints
• Liaise with support provided to agree a marketing strategy, web exposure and supporting literature for any events programme

Stakeholder Engagement

• Keep key stakeholders updated in relation to the Charity's activities, including the Operating Board of CHUMS CIC

Staff Management

Line management of the Charity's staff team, including:

• Agreeing objectives and work plans
• Managing workload and performance through regular one-to-one line management of the Head of Fundraising
• Undertaking annual performance reviews
• Planning and implementing personal development programme for team members in all relevant skills

Events Fundraising Officer

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

Events Fundraising Officer Responsibilities:

We are looking for an enthusiastic Events Fundraising Officer to join our ambitious Running events team. You will be responsible for project managing a portfolio of third-party running events, leading on all aspects from participant recruitment through to event evaluation. You will hold key supplier relationships, including managing and developing one of our biggest event delivery partnerships. You will be ambitious for your portfolio of events, building and managing budgets to ensure we hit our income targets.

Events Fundraising Officer Requirements:

We are looking for an organised, innovative and target driven individual who has experience working in a busy events environment on complex projects. With multiple events to project manage you’ll be able to prioritise your own workload, make quick data-led decisions and problem solve to ensure we hit our ambitious team targets.

We’re looking for a great communicator who is comfortable building relationships with third-party suppliers, our amazing supporters and colleagues throughout the organisation.

As part of a large, supportive team you will also contribute to our team objectives by leading on projects outside of your own events portfolio, so its important that you are a strong team player.

About Alzheimer’s Society:

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

Position: Events Fundraising Officer
Location: Home Worker - England and Wales
Contract type: Fixed Term for 11 months
Hours: Full time, 35 per week.
Salary: £25,806 - £28,181 actual per annum (depending on skills and experience) (+ London Allowance of £3,600 if applicable)

Closing Date: 29 April 2021
Interview Date: 6 and 7 May 2021

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

Ref: 98480

Events Fundraising Coordinator

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

Events Fundraising Coordinator Responsibilities:

We have an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join our Running Events team as our Events Fundraising Coordinator. Your focus will be supporting on a portfolio of third-party running events helping the team to maximise all fundraising opportunities for the Society so we can reach our ambitious income targets.

You will be responsible for recruiting and supporting our participants, ensuring your events are performing well against agreed income and expenditure targets, as well as carrying out a range of admin and database tasks.

Events Fundraising Coordinator Requirements:

We are looking for an organised, ambitious and target driven individual who has experience working in a busy events environment. Working across multiple running events you will need to be able to prioritise your workload and focus on the right task at hand to provide the biggest impact for the team and most importantly the lives of people affected by dementia.

You will be self-motivated and have a strong attention to detail for working with data to evaluate your work and make future decisions.

The successful candidate will join a large supportive team so we are looking for a great communicator who can build and develop relationships within the team as well as with our amazing supporters and external suppliers.

About Alzheimer’s Society:

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

Position: Events Fundraising Coordinator
Location: Home Worker - England and Wales
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full time, 35 per week.
Salary: £22,814 - £23,735 actual per annum (depending on skills and experience) (+ London Allowance of £3,600 if applicable)

Closing Date: 29 April 2021
Interview Date: W/C 10 May 2021

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

Ref: 98489

Our Events and Outreach Manager is geared up for someone that likes being creative, enjoys life in the fast lane, loves having fun but also has an eye on the detail. We have a hyper-diverse community at the University which makes this role even more challenging to create an events and outreach program that is attractive to all students. The last 12 months have significantly challenged our ability to deliver events digitally and we will be looking to take some of this learning forward into our regular programmes of activity.

To find out more, please take a look at our Events and Outreach Manager Job Pack and visit our website: https://www.huddersfield.su/main-menu/jobs/su-staff-vacancies

If this sounds like something you may be interested in, then email us your CV and supporting statement. Your supporting statement should detail your skills, qualifications and experience in the areas covered by the Key Success Criteria and will be used in our shortlisting exercise. Please don’t forget to send us your Equal Opportunities Form. There is no obligation to complete this document, however it does support us as an organisation to ensure we are actively recruiting a diverse staff team and creating an inclusive workplace culture.

The deadline for applications is at 9am on 26th April and our interviews are set to take place on 11th/12th May.

We are Huddersfield Students' Union. To put it simply, we are a charity based on the University of Huddersfield campus. We're led by students for students, and we have one simple mission: to make student life better. Most of our funding comes from the University, but our independence means we can support students in three key areas: advice and support, representation and providing social activities.

Huddersfield Students’ Union has a strategic commitment to be a diverse, inclusive and innovative organisation, in order to make student life better by creating personal connections, inclusive communities and meaningful change. With students and staff from countries all around the world, we are actively committed to creating a fair and just society, but we can only create a fair and just society by taking the steps within Huddersfield Students' Union to create change. 

By ensuring that equality, diversity and inclusion are central to our recruitment principles and processes we can continue developing a diverse and inclusive workplace that benefits our members. This is why we are a Mindful Employer, a Disability Confident Committed organisation and Investors in Ethnicity. As part of the work we are doing, we are actively encouraging BAME, LGBT+, women and minority genders and disabled applicants to apply for our roles. Furthermore, Huddersfield Students’ Union is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and it is our policy to treat all job applicants and employees fairly. We are keen for your experience with Huddersfield Students’ Union to be a good one, and are fully committed to being accessible to all. Please let us know by emailing us, if you require any reasonable adjustments or have any accessibility needs and where possible we will meet your individual needs. Any requests will be dealt with in confidence.

By understanding more about our inclusive workplace culture and the diversity of our staff, we can create changes and develop the organisation to better support our members and staff. As such when you start working for us, we will ask you to undertake a few activities including surveys and training to support you to bring your whole self to work so that you can make student lives better.

Harris Hill is delighted to be working with a national cancer charity in their search for an Events Fundraising Manager to support their challenge and mass participation events.

This role is a 3 month FTC, paying £34kpa but has potential to extend.

Duties:
To manage a portfolio of fundraising events with a focus on maximising income from challenge and mass participation events.
To ensure that all events are promoted and all marketing avenues have been explored.
To manage, develop and mentor the Events Fundraiser to help them achieve their goals.
To ensure all charity events are organised to a high standard ensuring that the service users remain at the centre of what we do.
To recruit participants and raise income, meeting and exceeding agreed targets.
To contribute proactively as a member of the wider fundraising team to help maximise fundraising opportunities in all areas.
To deputise for the Head of Community and Events Fundraising when required.

Additional info:
Line management of one events fundraiser.
Overseeing the challenge events portfolio, ensuring everything is up to date and being promoted effectively.
Lead on our upcoming series of bespoke challenges, including liaising with an external event organiser for logistics and volunteer management.
Able to travel across the country and must be available on: Saturday 15 May (London), Saturday 5 Sunday 6 June (Edinburgh), Saturday 19 Sunday 20 June (Belfast), Saturday 26 Sunday 27 June (Cardiff).
Potential support with recruitment for a permanent, junior member of staff.