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Muscular Dystrophy UK, London (Hybrid)
£27,000 - £30,000 per year
Join an amazing charity that makes a difference for the 110,000 adults and children in the UK with a muscle-wasting condition.
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London, Greater London (Hybrid) 0.9 miles
£27,000 - £30,000 per year
Full-time
Temporary (9 months)
Job description

About the Role

As a Challenge Events Officer you will support the delivery and growth of MDUK's challenge events and community fundraising programme, helping to achieve fundraising targets through high-quality event management and exceptional supporter engagement. The role involves coordinating challenge events, driving participant recruitment and income generation, and delivering inspiring stewardship journeys that enhance the supporter experience, build long-term relationships, and encourage ongoing involvement with the charity.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

  • Support the planning and delivery of challenge events, including participant recruitment, event logistics coordination, and supporter stewardship to maximise fundraising income.
  • Manage participant recruitment, volunteer coordination, event logistics, and supporter communications to ensure successful event delivery and achievement of income targets.
  • Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, and stewardship activities to deliver an outstanding supporter experience and strong fundraising outcomes.
  • Assess event applications, identify high-potential fundraisers, and provide tailored support to help participants achieve and exceed their fundraising goals.
  • Assist with participant stewardship, supporter communications, and fundraising activities to support the successful delivery of large-scale challenge events.
  • Work collaboratively to increase participation opportunities and improve accessibility across the challenge events portfolio.
  • Contribute to the development and improvement of supporter journeys, increasing engagement, retention, and fundraising performance through effective stewardship and automation.
  • Act as a first point of contact for fundraising enquiries, providing guidance, support, and signposting to relevant colleagues when required.

Other responsibilities:

  • Ensure all personal data is handled securely, ethically, and in line with the Data Protection Act.
  • To represent the charity externally if required and to undertake other such tasks as required by the line manager.


Working arrangements

  • Fixed Term Contract - 9 months
  • Full time: Monday to Friday, 35hours/week
  • Hybrid working arrangement
  • All necessary equipment provided

About Us

Muscular Dystrophy UK is a charity that connects a community of more than 110,000 people living with one of over 60 muscle wasting conditions, and all the people around them. So, everyone can get the healthcare, support and treatments needed to feel good, mentally and physically.

This is an exciting time to join the charity. We recently launched our new 10 year strategy to transform the lives of people living with muscle wasting conditions. Our vision is clear, a world without limits for people with muscle wasting conditions, and we won’t stop until we achieve it.

We believe that by creating opportunities for all, we strengthen our impact and better support the communities we are committed to serve.



What we offer

At Muscular Dystrophy UK, you'll have the opportunity to do meaningful work that makes a real difference to the lives of people living with muscle wasting conditions. We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where colleagues can thrive and enjoy a healthy work-life balance.

In return, we offer a competitive benefits package, including:

  • 25 days' holiday (pro rata) - increasing by one day each year after five years' service, up to 30 days, plus bank holidays.
  • Time off in lieu - reward colleagues who volunteer their time to support community
  • Employer contribution of 5% with a minimum employee contribution of 3%.
  • Life Assurance - up to 4x your annual salary
     

Health and wellbeing

  • HSF Health Plan, including cashback on healthcare costs for you and your family.
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering free, confidential advice and support.
  • Health and wellbeing resources, including Healthy Living support.
  • Access to osteopathic treatment through the UCO Clinic Community Partnership.
  • Discounted gym memberships.
     

Lifestyle benefits

  • Employee discounts at a wide range of high street and online retailers.
  • Interest-free season ticket loans.
  • Cycle to Work scheme.
  • Discounts on cinema tickets, live events and much more.

How to Apply

Please complete our application and include:

  • Your CV and Cover Letter (PDF or Word format).
  • Responses to the application questions

Important information

  • This role is open to candidates based in the UK who have the right to work in the UK.
  • Applications that do not include all the requested information may not be considered.

Next Steps

Application deadline: Sunday 13 September 2026, 11:59pm

Note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early and bring forward interviews if we identify an exceptional candidate before the advertised closing date.

Interviews: Week commencing  21 September 2026.

Expected start date: October 2026.

We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups, including people from ethnic minority backgrounds, LGBTQ+ individuals, previous convictions and those with lived experience of the conditions we represent.

We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment, with disclosure only requested where relevant at the appropriate stage

If you require any reasonable adjustments or additional support at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know. We will work with you to understand your needs and make the recruitment process as accessible as possible.

 

Please download the job description to see full role responsibilities

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Organisation
Muscular Dystrophy UK View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 51 - 100

We connect a community of more than 110,000 people living with one of over 60 muscle wasting and weakening conditions and people around them.

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Posted on: 25 August 2026
Closing date: 13 September 2026 at 23:30
Tags: Fundraising, Business Development, Operations, CRM, Engagement / Outreach, Partnerships, Community Fundraising, Events / Activities

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