Challenge Events Coordinator

Breakthrough T1D; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Flexible working

Generous annual leave entitlement

Pension scheme

Health cash plan

Season ticket loan

Family-friendly policies

Personalised training/Development

Job summary

Breakthrough T1D is the UK's leading type 1 diabetes charity, dedicated to funding research, advocating for change, and supporting the T1D community. We’re looking for a Challenge Events Coordinator to support our Events and Supporter-Led Fundraising during an exciting period of growth.

You will primarily work with our Challenge and Sports Events Manager to provide top-class stewardship to our team of around 350 runners taking part in the 2027 TCS London Marathon.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and be confident in responding to a range of queries from supporters.
• Able to manage their time effectively.
• Experience in a supporter-facing, supporter-care or administrative role.

Responsibilities

• Provide top-class stewardship to ~350 runners taking part in the 2027 TCS London Marathon.
• Help with successful delivery of Breakthrough T1D's activities during the event and maximise income by supporting runners with fundraising.
• Support the wider Events and Supporter-Led Fundraising team with a range of challenge events.

Skills

Strong communication

Time management

Job description

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You will have strong communication skills and be confident in responding to a range of queries from supporters. Due to the varied nature of this role, we are also looking for someone who is able to manage their time effectively., You'll have previous experience of a similar supporter-facing, supporter-care or administrative role.

Breakthrough T1D is the UK's leading type 1 diabetes charity, dedicated to funding research, advocating for change, and supporting the T1D community. We're looking for a Challenge Events Coordinator to support our Events and Supporter-Led Fundraising during an exciting period of growth. You will primarily work with our Challenge and Sports Events Manager to provide top-class stewardship to our team of around 350 runners taking part in the 2027 TCS London Marathon. You will also help with successful delivery of Breakthrough T1D's activities during the event, as well as maximising income by supporting runners with their fundraising. The role will also involve supporting the wider Events and Supporter-Led Fundraising team with a range of exciting challenge events.

This role is perfect for anyone new to the charity sector who is seeking experience of challenge events, or someone with events experience but looking to expand their knowledge with a larger TCS London Marathon team.

About Breakthrough T1D Breakthrough T1D is the world's leading charitable research funder into type 1 diabetes, improving lives until we find the cure. We are dedicated to our 400,000 strong type 1 community in the UK and work closely with our international affiliates across the world, including the US, Canada and Australia. You will find a vibrant atmosphere and spirited team at Breakthrough T1D, always striving to make a difference to people living with type 1.

Employee benefits As an employer we offer:

• Hybrid working arrangements


• Flexible working and will consider compressed hours


• Generous annual leave entitlement - 25 days per year plus bank holidays for full-time staff with leave increasing after three and five years' service


• Health cash plan that allows you to claim for some treatments such as dental, optical and physiotherapy treatment


• Season ticket and cycle loan


• Pension scheme


• Family-friendly policies - maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave at enhanced rates


• Personalised training to suit your career aspirations and professional development