Events & Community Executive – Virtual Challenges

Prostate Cancer Research exists to honour the men and families who have been through things no family should have to go through, and to work for a future where no one needs to fear a prostate cancer diagnosis. 

We are always working to provide resources to help, support and empower patients. Giving them the information they need to make better choices about their treatment, while working to identify and target specific unmet needs in the prostate cancer ecosystem, such as racial inequality and bone metastasis.   

Our dedicated staff team is the key to our success, expanding the amount of research that we fund five times over in four years. Over the past three years, PCR has won:  

• the Change Project of the year award in 2023 
• the Excellence in Healthcare Partnerships award at the Communiqué 2025 awards 
• Fundraiser of the Year award at the National Fundraiser Awards 2026   
• The Mark Collins Award for Most Powerful Use of Insight to Improve Supporter Experience at the Chartered Institute of Fundraising Awards 2026​ 

It’s been a successful few years for the Events team with good results across the board – increasing income by over £1 million every year since 2023, a big part of which has been due to the huge growth of virtual challenges. And we just won Fundraising Charity of the Year at the National Fundraising Awards 2026!

Now’s an exciting time as we’ve recently expanded the team again, bringing in new resource to give our different activity areas space to grow and ensure the whole team can do their best work – contributing to PCR’s lifesaving mission, developing in their careers and enjoying their work within our ambitious and supportive team.

We are now recruiting for a new Events & Community Executive to join the frontline of our fundraising stewardship, so strong relationship skills and a love of creating great supporter experiences are essential. A big part of the role will be project managing fundraising activities which will require a proactive approach and an eagerness to learn, as well as some experience of leading a project yourself in the past.

Examples of projects include the Walk 100 Miles in May, Cycle 300 Miles in June and 12 Dips in December, but you will work on a variety of activities with the team – sharing learnings and supporting each other to hit our shared goals. You will receive the training and support you need to succeed.

Key Responsibilities

Event management and delivery

·       Lead the delivery of the fundraising activities you are working on – monitoring objectives, budgets and the bigger picture to ensure that opportunities are seized and risks are minimised.

·       Create and follow action plans for your projects, taking responsibility for processes and the delivery of tasks on time.

·       Maintain strong working relationships with suppliers and third-party organisations.

·       Ensure all fundraising activities promote PCR’s brand and have a strong connection to people with prostate cancer.

·       Analyse project results based on KPIs & feedback, proactively suggesting changes & improvements.

Stewardship 

·       Lead on the delivery of supporter journeys for your projects, providing a high level of stewardship which motivates our fundraisers to raise more and remain loyal supporters of PCR.

·       Lead on relationship management as required for the fundraising activities you are working on.

·       Carry out stewardship tasks using tools like Mailchimp, GivePanel, JustGiving & Funraisin, for which training will be provided.

·       Use feedback & data to spot opportunities for the constant improvement of fundraisers’ experience with PCR.

Marketing and recruitment

·       Work with the team to create effective marketing plans and lead on their implementation to meet acquisition targets.

·       Create recruitment assets which are tailored by a good understanding of our audiences.

·       With the support of the team, track and analyse marketing performance to proactively suggest improvements.

Administration and database

·       Oversee stock management via our fulfilment house and ensure we have high quality fundraising merchandise.

·       Carry out participant data processing, income processing and budget management tasks as required – including coding, database administration, supplier payments, and income & expenditure tracking.

·       Ensure your fundraising activities are delivered in line with fundraising law & regulations, and with PCR’s policies.

Strategy and development

·       Always have an eye on new opportunities and ideas to inject into your projects, taking a test & learn approach.

·       Contribute to team strategy and budgeting, working with the team to create exciting plans.

·       Lead on relevant projects to improve how we do things – from stewardship & content, to processes & compliance.

·       Be proactive in your personal development and look for opportunities to learn – with lots of support from your manager!

Teamwork

·       Actively contribute to meetings, sharing new ideas and learnings that might be useful for the wider team.

·       Work with the team to embed our agile ways of working, where we all take collective responsibility for the team’s goals.

·       Be flexible in busy times, working together to meet team goals, and sometimes getting involved with other projects and tasks across the Public Fundraising team.

·       Attendance will be required at some weekend and evening events, for which TOIL will be given.

Skills and Competencies

Our ideal candidate would be a keen learner and a great team player, with:

·       Great project delivery skills and an eagerness to develop into a more autonomous project manager.

·       A proactive attitude and willingness to get stuck in.

·       An understanding of the importance of good supporter/customer care, and how to provide this in a fundraising context.

·       A strong interest in events & community/ peer-to-peer fundraising activities.

·       A results-driven attitude and strong sense of personality accountability.

·       Excellent communication and relationship building skills, including written and on the phone/ in-person.

·       Excellent organisation skills and an ability to identify the best use of time to complete your work.

·       Very good attention to detail, IT skills and the ability to use a CRM database.

·       A belief in PCR’s work, goals and our values: innovation, collaboration, accountability & championing the patient voice.

How to apply

Please send your CV & supporting statement (max 1 side of A4) outlining why you want role & why you think you’d be a good fit, with examples of previous experience.  Successful applicants will be invited to an online interview taking place w/c 20th July, and a second round may take place at our offices in London on w/c 27th July.