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Fundraising Events & Challenges Manager

United Kingdom, Rugby Employment contract 36565.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted May 03, 2026
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Ready to take fundraising to new heights? Every day, our helicopters take to the skies to deliver lifesaving care—and none of it happens without incredible people making it possible on the ground. That’s where you come in. We’re looking for a bold, creative and driven Fundraising Events & Challenges Manager to lead a dynamic portfolio of events that inspire thousands, raise vital funds, and quite literally help save lives. From adrenaline-fuelled challenges to unforgettable flagship events, you’ll be at the heart of experiences that bring communities together for an extraordinary cause. This isn’t just about planning events. It’s about creating moments that matter, building lasting supporter relationships, and driving the income that keeps our crews flying when every second counts. If you’re equal parts strategist, leader, and doer—and you thrive on turning big ideas into even bigger impact—this could be your next mission.

Job Responsibility

  • Leading the strategy, development and delivery of our fundraising events and challenge portfolio
  • Line-manage Events Managers, including performance management, professional development, and effective workload planning
  • Driving income, supporter recruitment and retention while managing event budgets and performance
  • Managing and developing the Events team to deliver high-quality, impactful events
  • Creating outstanding supporter experiences in partnership with colleagues across fundraising and marketing
  • Working with suppliers and partners to deliver safe, well-run and engaging events
  • Ensuring all events meet regulatory, safeguarding and health & safety requirements

Requirements

  • Experience delivering successful fundraising or challenge events
  • Experience leading teams to achieve income targets and KPIs
  • Organised, data-driven and able to think strategically while delivering operationally
  • Collaborative, with a genuine passion for the Air Ambulance Service
  • A flexible approach to allow adaptability to the changing needs of the organisation

What we offer

  • Enhanced annual leave
  • Additional annual leave purchase options
  • Core working hours 10:00am – 15:00 pm
  • Enhanced sick pay
  • Life assurance
  • Blue Light Card eligibility and access to generous discount schemes
  • A supportive, purpose-driven team
  • Access to our comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme

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