Job Description
Hours - Full time (37 hours per week)
S alary - £33,139 - £38,908 per annum
Location - South West of England - Home or Hybrid working options, with regular travel within the region
Could you help turn every mile, mountain, marathon, or muddy challenge into life-changing support for children and families? Are you energised by epic challenges, unforgettable experiences, and the chance to make a real difference?
Our client is looking for a creative and driven Challenge Events Fundraiser to help shape and grow an inspiring portfolio of fundraising adventures-across the South West and beyond.
You will:
- Build and grow an exciting programme of challenge events across the South West, nationally and internationally, that raise vital income and deliver memorable moments for every participant.
- Collaborate closely with their fantastic Events Fundraising team to offer a diverse, high-performing range of events that hit ambitious financial targets.
- Champion exceptional stewardship, working hand in hand with the wider Fundraising and Marketing teams to ensure every supporter feels valued, supported, and inspired throughout their entire journey.
What you'll bring
- A love of events, adventure, and people
- Demonstrable experience of great organisational flair and creativity
- Confidence and experience in building relationships and motivating supporters
- A collaborative spirit
- Proven experience of events and challenge fundraising or events/project management
About our client:
They are an established and successful charity providing hospice care for children with life limiting conditions and their families in the South West of England.
They aim to recruit passionate, friendly and enthusiastic staff who are motivated to really make a difference to the lives of the children and families who visit them.
Join their team for a rewarding career move where 98% of staff agree that they are proud to work for them.
What they offer:
- They value their staff and offer an excellent working environment with an enthusiastic and committed team, you will also benefit from:
- 33 days (plus bank holidays) holiday entitlement, which increases with service
- enhanced sick pay scheme rising up to 6 months full and 6 months half pay
- personal pension scheme with 7% employer contribution
- family friendly policies, with enhanced maternity/adoption pay
- occupational health, wellbeing and counselling services and employee assistance programme
- group life insurance scheme
- training and development opportunities
- environmental and green agenda
- a supportive and inclusive environment
- a chance to make a real difference
Closing date: 20/02/2026
Anticipated Interview date: 03/03/2026
Please note: They may close this vacancy early if sufficient suitable applications are received; therefore they recommend you apply early
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and all employees must apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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