Challenges and Events Officer

Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialists; Huntingdon; Hybrid; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An established charity is seeking a passionate Challenges and Events Officer to lead the planning and delivery of fundraising events. This role involves collaborating with internal teams and external partners to create engaging supporter journeys and maximize fundraising potential. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional organizational skills, a track record of achieving income targets, and a proactive approach to event management. With a hybrid working model and the opportunity to make a significant impact in the charity sector, this position is perfect for someone looking to contribute to meaningful causes while developing their career.

Qualifications

• Experience in organising fundraising or challenge events.
• Track record of achieving income targets.
• Strong communication skills with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and delivery of fundraising challenge events.
• Create engaging supporter journeys to drive participation.
• Use data to evaluate event performance and optimize campaigns.

Skills

Organising fundraising events

Achieving income targets

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Digital marketing tools

CRM systems (Donorfy)

Data-driven decision making

Proactive approach

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a national charity to recruit for the Challenges and Events Officer in order to plan, promote, and deliver a portfolio of fundraising challenge events including third party, virtual, and flagship activities. You ll work closely with both internal teams and external partners to ensure that every event is a success, maximising income and strengthening relationships with supporters.

As a Challenges Events Officer you will:

• Lead the planning, promotion, and delivery of fundraising challenge events, including third-party, virtual, and flagship activities.
• Create and implement engaging supporter journeys that drive participation, increase fundraising, and foster long term relationships.
• Collaborate with our Digital Fundraising Officer and communications team to develop and execute digital recruitment and marketing plans.
• Oversee all aspects of project and event management, including logistics, risk management, supplier coordination, and on the day delivery.
• Use data and insights to evaluate event performance and optimise future campaigns, ensuring year-on-year income growth.

To be successful, you must have experience:

• Proven experience in organising or supporting fundraising or challenge events.
• A track record of achieving income targets and maximising fundraising potential.
• Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with confidence in engaging supporters and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of digital marketing tools and a passion for contributing to digital content and campaigns.
• Experience with CRM systems (ideally Donorfy) and using data to inform decision-making.
• A proactive and flexible approach
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Salary: GBP24 193per annum

Contract type: Full-time, permanent

Location- Huntingdon, hybrid working (3 days in the office), with travel across Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire and surrounds

Closing date: On rolling basis

Interview: TBC

Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to

If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!

Unfortunately, due to resource capacity, we will only contact candidates that are shortlisted for interview. Therefore if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please note your application has been unsuccessful.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp , Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.