Senior Challenge Events Fundraiser

Disabled Workers Co-operative; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity for disability equality is seeking a Senior Challenge Events Fundraiser based in London. The role involves developing fundraising strategies, managing events, and building relationships with stakeholders. Candidates should have a proven fundraising track record and strong project management skills. The position offers a hybrid working model and various benefits including training, career development, and flexible working options.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible working options

Company pension

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Proven track record in fundraising.
• Experience managing challenge event participants.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement fundraising strategy.
• Manage fundraising events from start to finish.
• Align fundraising with our charitable goals.

Skills

Fundraising experience

Project management skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Tools

Fundraising software

CRM systems

Job description

Senior Challenge Events Fundraiser

Reference: REQ004570 • Salary: £39,533 a year • Location: London, E15 2GW (Hybrid Working)

Job Status: Full Time • Permanent • 35 hours a week

About Scope

1 in 4 of us in the UK are disabled and we are a diverse, proud, and vibrant community. We’re here to create an equal future with all disabled people. We campaign to transform attitudes to disability, tackle injustice and inspire action. We are creating a powerful movement of disabled people, allies, organisations and businesses. Together we will be unstoppable.

Responsibilities

• Help develop and implement Scope’s Challenge Events Fundraising strategy, using new ideas and feedback from supporters.
• Manage and deliver fundraising events and products from start to finish.
• Build and maintain relationships with individuals, groups, and organisations fundraising for Scope.
• Put our supporters first by developing inclusive supporter journeys and materials.
• Work with the team to create engaging programmes and activities.
• Regularly report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and support business planning.
• Monitor sector trends and ensure Scope’s challenge events remain competitive and up to date.
• Support compliance with fundraising regulations, health & safety, and safeguarding procedures.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Scope to align fundraising with our charitable goals and vision.

About You

• Proven track record in fundraising.
• Experience managing and coordinating challenge event participants.
• Experience analysing past campaigns and evaluating programme performance over time.
• In‑depth understanding of fundraising principles, techniques, and best practices.
• Project management skills and experience managing campaigns with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience managing external agencies and working with internal creative teams.
• Familiarity with innovation within challenge event fundraising.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to build and maintain relationships with donors, volunteers and stakeholders.
• Ability to develop and implement effective fundraising strategies and campaigns.
• Proven ability to meet or exceed fundraising targets and goals.
• Strong analytical skills; ability to assess fundraising performance and make data‑driven decisions.
• Proficient using fundraising software and CRM systems.
• Strong numeracy skills for financial data.
• Project/event management skills.

Inclusive Hiring

We welcome applications from people with lived experience of disability and from all backgrounds. We encourage people of colour and other underrepresented communities to apply and join Scope. We believe that a variety of perspectives will greatly support the work we do and help us reach all communities. Scope is a disability equality charity and we will build a culture that is accessible and inclusive first.

Scope Benefits

• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexible, hybrid and remote working options
• Pay progression at 6 months and 2 years
• Company pension
• Excellent training and career development
• Strong colleague networks across disability, race and LGBTQ+
• Discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme and much more.

How to apply

Apply online: https://ce0258li.webitrent.com/ce0258li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107GF.open?VACANCY_ID=349413C4UJ&WVID=684025072G

Closing date for applications: 1/12/25

Contact

Recruitment
Scope
London, E15 2GW