- Posted 06 August 2025
- Salary £40k - 44k per year
- LocationLondon
- Job type Permanent
- SpecialismFundraising
- Reference46913
Challenge Events Manager
Job description
Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a fantastic charity to recruit for a Challenge Events Manager to lead and grow their DIY and open challenge events portfolio. This is a unique opportunity to shape a key fundraising programme that engages thousands of supporters annually. You’ll lead a small but mighty team to deliver exceptional supporter experiences, innovate new campaign approaches, and maximise fundraising income.
As a Challenge Events Manager you will be:
Developing and delivering the strategy for DIY and open challenge events
Leading a high performing team to plan and execute effective multi-channel marketing and stewardship campaigns
Managing budgets, forecasting income, and tracking performance
Using insights and sector trends to identify new opportunities for growth
Collaborating across departments to create best in class supporter experiences
Overseeing relationships with external agencies and suppliers
Championing compliance with fundraising and data protection regulations
To be successful, you must have:
Proven experience delivering successful DIY and open challenge fundraising campaigns
Strong leadership and project management skills
Expertise in digital marketing, supporter journeys, and stewardship best practice
A data driven mindset, with a keen eye for insight and continuous improvement
The ability to inspire, motivate, and develop a team
A passion for challenge events and the difference they can make
Salary: £40,000- £44,000
Location: London , hybrid working, 2 days in the office
Contract: Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours/week)
Closing date: On rolling basis
Interview: ASAP
Recruitment process: CV and supporting statement to Dagmara.depaula@harrishill.co.uk
If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!
Unfortunately, due to resource capacity, we will only contact candidates that are shortlisted for interview. Therefore if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please note your application has been unsuccessful.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.