Challenges and Events Officer

JR United Kingdom; Huntingdonshire; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established charity is looking for a Challenges and Events Officer to spearhead fundraising initiatives. In this role, you will plan and deliver a variety of fundraising events, working closely with teams and partners to maximize income and strengthen supporter relationships. Your expertise in organizing events and digital marketing will be crucial in creating engaging experiences that drive participation. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the charity sector while enjoying a hybrid working environment. If you are passionate about fundraising and possess strong organizational skills, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in organising fundraising or challenge events.
• Strong communication skills for engaging supporters.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and delivery of fundraising challenge events.
• Collaborate on digital marketing plans and supporter journeys.

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

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Challenges and Events Officer, huntingdonshire

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Client:

Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialists

Location:

huntingdonshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

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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: £24,509 – 31,193per annum

Contract type: Full-time, permanent

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

Interview: TBC

Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to [e-mail]

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.

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Created on 02/05/2025 by JR United Kingdom