Barnardo's are seeking an experienced and passionate Challenge Events fundraiser to take up a fixed term contract as our Senior Challenge and Virtual Events Manager. 

You will lead the development and implementation of Barnardo's established Challenge Events programme, with a focus on growing our income and deepening our relationships with our supporters to build lifetime connections.  

 Key responsibilities include: 

Leading the development and delivery of Barnardo's Challenge Events programme to deliver and grow agreed income targets.   Managing a team of Events Fundraising professionals and overseeing a budget with an income target of £1 million.    Collaborating across the Fundraising and Marketing team and across departments to integrate Challenge Events into our communications and supporter journeys.   Working closely with colleagues within our Relationship Fundraising team to deliver bespoke opportunities to add value to corporate partnerships.   Managing relationships with internal teams, external agencies and event partners to deliver high-quality events, acquisition campaigns and supporter experiences.   Monitoring trends in the Challenge Events landscape and using data and insights to inform growth plans and innovation.   Champion Challenge Events across the charity, building awareness and engagement internally.  

 

We're looking for someone with: 

Proven events experience working across a portfolio of third party and bespoke Challenge Events.   Strong strategic thinking and planning skills, with a track record of delivering and exceeding targets, and utilising KPIs to measure and improve effectiveness.  Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build strong internal and external relationships to achieve mutual goals.  Experience managing budgets and working with external agencies and suppliers.  A collaborative and proactive approach to leadership and team development.   Passion for Barnardo's mission and a commitment to delivering exceptional supporter experiences.  

Join us in growing our exciting events programme at Barnardo's and help us change childhoods and change lives. 

Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.