Overview
Harris Hill are delighted to be partnering with Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance to recruit for the Events Manager in order to lead, develop, and deliver a new portfolio of mass participation fundraising events.
This is a fantastic role within Income Generation team, where you will be shaping events strategy, inspiring supporters, and maximising income to help save lives.
Responsibilities
* Lead the planning, delivery, and evaluation of a diverse portfolio of mass participation events, including runs, treks, virtual challenges, and community campaigns.
* Develop and implement marketing and stewardship plans to attract, retain, and inspire participants, working closely with Communications and Fundraising colleagues.
* Identify, develop, and launch new event concepts aligned with our brand and fundraising objectives, including virtual and hybrid formats.
* Manage event budgets, logistics, and risk assessments to ensure safe, high quality, and cost-effective delivery.
* Build and nurture relationships with supporters, volunteers, sponsors, and partners to maximise participation and income.
* Oversee volunteer recruitment, training, and management, ensuring a positive and rewarding experience.
* Monitor, analyse, and report on event performance, using insight and feedback to drive continuous improvement.
* Champion innovation and best practice in mass participation fundraising, staying up to date with sector trends.
To be successful, you must have experience
* Proven experience delivering successful mass participation or challenge events, ideally within the charity sector.
* Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
* Excellent communication and relationship building skills, including supporter stewardship and partnership working.
* Experience managing budgets, logistics, and risk assessments for large scale events.
* Confident using digital tools and CRM systems to support event delivery and supporter journeys.
* Creative, proactive, and results driven, with a passion for fundraising and community engagement.
* A collaborative team player with strong attention to detail and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Salary: £38,000 - £43,000
Location: Wellington, Somerset (hybrid working available)
Contract: Permanent, full time
Closing date: 9am, Monday 16th February 2026
Interview: w/c 23rd February 2026
Recruitment process: CV and Supporting Statement to Dagmara.depaula@harrishill.co.uk
If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!
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.
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