Events Fundraising Officer

Charity People is excited to be working with a leading charity dedicated to supporting kidney patients across the United Kingdom. The fundraising team are looking for an Events Fundraising Officer to join at an exiting time as they are busy planning key events such as London Marathon and help to celebrate 50 years of the charity that has been committed to improving the quality of life for individuals affected by kidney disease.

Job Title: Events Fundraising Officer

Location: Hybrid working with 2 days in the office in Alton, Hampshire

Contract: Permanent and full time

Salary: £27,000 - £29,000 (depending on experience)

About the organisation

The charity have an ambition to engage and support more kidney patients over the next three years. The fundraising strategy will play an integral role in allowing them to reach more kidney patients than ever before. 

About the role 

You will be leading on a number of the charity’s large events, overseeing on the day event logistics, marketing, planning and fundraiser stewardship. All with the aim of increasing potential income from participants. 

You will report to the Challenge Event Manager as your direct report. The Fundraising team is part of the Fundraising, Marketing & Communications Directorate, led by the Director of Fundraising, Marketing & Communications. There are no line management responsibilities with this role. 

Responsibilities: 

• Lead the planning, management, and execution of various fundraising events from start to finish, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets and income goals.
• Develop and implement marketing strategies for each event as needed.
• Spearhead long-term strategies for specific areas of responsibility.
• Oversee event budgets, managing expenses and revenue targets.
• Ensure exceptional stewardship for all event participants.
• Collaborate with other fundraising teams, providing specialised support and guidance.
• Maintain expertise in event-related health and safety, insurance and delivery logistics.
• Stay updated on emerging trends in the sector.
• Play an active role in annual planning and quarterly forecasting, with accountability for individual event performance.
• Cultivate positive relationships with external suppliers, ensuring contract compliance.
• Evaluate event outcomes and generate comprehensive post-event reports, incorporating insights for future planning.
• Identify sponsorship opportunities to enhance revenue streams.
• Take responsibility for all compliance tasks, including documentation related to health and safety, insurance, and risk management, safeguarding the charity's reputation.

Key skills and Experience

• Experience working on multiple projects at the same time.
• Experience of working with third-party suppliers and building productive relationships.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build strong working relationships across internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Ability to work to deadlines.
• A self-starter who can plan their own diary and use initiative.
• A ‘can do’ attitude, excellent organisational skills, self-motivated and showcases an ability to adapt to changing priorities and timescales.

Application Process 

To kickstart the application process, please contact Seema Choudhury at seema@charitypeople.co.uktoday with your CV or profile

A covering letter will be needed as part of the application process, once you have contacted Seema, she will be able to give you further details of what to include in the covering letter

Due to the time of year, application and interviews will be on rolling ground as the organisation is keen to place in January 2025

Charity People are committed to providing equal opportunities and welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds. If you require any assistance or adjustments during the application process, please don't hesitate to reach out.