Senior Challenge Events Officer

We’re thrilled to be working with Sarcoma UK on their Senior Challenge Events Officer role. Sarcoma UK are an incredible charity that funds vital research into sarcoma treatment, and offers support to anyone affected by sarcoma cancer. The Senior Challenge Events Officer will work directly with the Director of Fundraising to support on Sarcoma UK’s fundraising strategy, by delivering and developing their portfolio of UK and international challenge events.

As part of the role, you’ll be responsible for stewarding supporters taking part in events such as the London Marathon, the New York Marathon and the Royal Parks Half Marathon. You’ll also be responsible for organising the event day experience, such as cheer stations and post-race receptions, as a further opportunity to support and engage with supporters.

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• Experience in managing challenge or mass participation events, in particular the London Marathon.
• Experience in engaging with and delivering stewardship journeys to supporters.
• Good attention to detail, and the ability to successfully manage multiple projects.

Salary: £35,000-£37,000
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Location: 2 Days a week in London office
Deadline: Rolling
Interviews: Rolling

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Harry on 02030 062787 or email your interest along with your CV to info@ashbyjenkinsrecruitment.co.uk.

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector.

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If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.