Events Officer (Challenge)

Our events team is bold and innovative, working across a wide portfolio of fundraising and engagement events including our annual flagship fundraising walk, The Twilight Walk, an exciting challenge event portfolio and a growing special events programme. It’s an exciting time to join the Events Fundraising Team. We have a new five-year strategy and are a team with big ambitions! As the Challenge Events Officer, you will play a huge part in making these ambitions a reality and paving the way for our future.

You will play a pivotal role in delivering a high-performing portfolio of challenge and third-party fundraising events, including flagship opportunities such as the London Marathon, Great North Run, Royal Parks Half Marathon, and other national challenge events. You will be responsible for leading on a number of third party events and offering fundraisers an exceptional level of support through stewardship.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

With fundraising and events experience, you will be a motivated, organised professional who communicates confidently across all channels and engages well with a range of stakeholders.

Conscientious and relationship-focused, you will bring a personal touch to deliver excellent fundraiser experiences and maintain and grow relationships.

The Brain Tumour Charity is moving at a fast pace so we are looking for someone that has an enthusiasm and passion for our work and a conviction to deliver positive outcomes for those that are affected by this devastating disease.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

·       With support from the Events Manager, lead and deliver a portfolio of third-party and challenge events

·       Act as the main liaison with event providers

·       Provide personalised, high-quality stewardship to participants, supporting fundraising, training and event preparation

·       Develop and implement recruitment plans to maximise participation and meet targets

·       Attend key challenge events as required, coordinating on the-day logistics and managing volunteers

·       Build and maintain strong relationships that encourage repeat engagement and long-term commitment to The Charity

·       Maintain accurate records within the CRM

·       Support event reporting, performance tracking and trend analysis

·       Use insights to inform improvements in stewardship and event planning

·       Ensure all activity complies with fundraising regulations, health and safety requirements and GDPR

·       Manage suppliers to ensure excellent, cost-effective delivery

·       Undertake additional duties as required to support the wider team and organisation