Location: London & UK-wide (festival travel required) Pay: £24.71 per hour (paid weekly) Contract: 6 months (May – October 2026) Hours: Full-time, including evenings, weekends & overnight stays About the Role We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Festivals & Events Fundraising Manager to lead face-to-face fundraising operations across major UK festivals for Médecins Sans Frontières. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will oversee multiple teams, ensure high-quality supporter engagement and drive performance in fast-paced, public-facing environments. You will play a critical role in delivering fundraising success while maintaining the highest standards of safety, professionalism and supporter experience. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage on-site fundraising teams across multiple festivals and events Oversee daily operations, ensuring smooth delivery and high performance Coach, mentor and manage Team Leaders, Coordinators and Fundraisers Conduct performance reviews, feedback sessions, and address underperformance Ensure all fundraising activity meets safeguarding, safety, and GDPR standards Act as the senior escalation point for issues, incidents, and safeguarding concerns Maintain high standards of presentation, professionalism, and supporter engagement Collaborate with internal teams to ensure effective planning and delivery Provide reporting and insights to senior leadership About You You are a confident and experienced leader with a background in face-to-face fundraising or large-scale events. You thrive in high-energy environments and can manage multiple priorities while leading teams to success. You will bring: Proven experience in face-to-face fundraising or event operations Strong leadership and people management skills Ability to motivate teams and drive performance targets Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong understanding of safeguarding and compliance standards Resilience and adaptability in fast-paced environments Flexibility to travel extensively and work weekends Why Join Us? Competitive hourly rate with weekly pay Opportunity to work at some of the UK’s most exciting festivals Meaningful work supporting an impactful global cause Fast-paced, engaging and rewarding environment Opportunity to develop leadership experience in large-scale operations Apply Now Submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. This role is subject to safeguarding checks.