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Senior Fundraising Events Officer
Job Posted: 6 hours ago
Salary: £ 30,000 - 34,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Hampshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Senior Fundraising Events Officer
£30,000 to £34,000 per year | Hybrid (home based with two days a week in Hampshire)
Merrifield Consultants are delighted to be partnering with a national health charity to recruit a Senior Fundraising Events Officer to join its growing fundraising team. The organisation supports people affected by long-term health conditions across the UK, helping them live better and more independent lives.
As a Senior Fundraising Events Officer, you will be part of a supportive and forward-looking fundraising team that has seen strong year-on-year growth in events income. The programme is well organised and performing well, but there's plenty of scope to test new ideas, refresh supporter journeys and build on recent success.
Reporting to the Challenge Events Fundraising Manager, you will deliver a varied calendar of charity-place runs and virtual challenges, including the London Landmarks, Great North and Cardiff Half Marathons. You'll manage budgets, logistics and marketing, work with suppliers, and ensure every participant has a positive, well-supported experience.
You will also line-manage and mentor a junior team member, helping to develop their skills and keep the team's delivery standards high.
Main responsibilities
Lead the planning, management and delivery of a programme of fundraising and challenge events throughout the year.
Oversee event budgets, monitoring costs and ensuring income targets are achieved.
Line manage, coach and support a Fundraising Assistant to help them develop and succeed.
Develop and deliver marketing and recruitment plans to maximise participation and income.
Provide excellent supporter care to ensure participants feel recognised and motivated.
Build and maintain positive relationships with suppliers, agencies and partners.
Ensure all events meet health, safety and risk requirements.
Evaluate event performance and report on results to improve future activity.
Work closely with colleagues across fundraising and communications for joined-up campaigns.What You will Bring
At least two years' experience in fundraising or events.
Proven success delivering challenge or community events and meeting income targets.
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage several events at once.
Experience of line management or mentoring.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Confident managing budgets and suppliers.
A creative, organised and proactive approach with attention to detail.
Experience using Beacon or another fundraising database is helpful but not essential.For more information, please contact Merrifield Consultants.
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