Challenge Events Manager
Location: Rugby, Warwickshire
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
We’re looking for a passionate and driven challenge events manager to lead and grow an exciting programme of fundraising challenges that inspire people to push their limits for a lifesaving cause. From iconic mass‑participation events to unique bespoke challenges, you’ll create unforgettable experiences that motivate supporters, raise vital funds, and keep our crews flying.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Plan and deliver a portfolio of regional and national challenge events (runs, cycles, treks and bespoke challenges).
* Grow participation and income through effective recruitment, supporter stewardship and event development.
* Manage event logistics, suppliers, budgets and compliance to ensure high-quality delivery.
* Work with marketing colleagues to promote events and engage new supporters.
* Monitor performance, analyse data and use insights to improve future events.
* Build strong relationships with supporters, partners and volunteers.
What We’re Looking For
* Experience delivering challenge events, mass participation events or similar fundraising activities.
* Strong organisational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple events.
* Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
* Comfortable working with budgets, data and CRM systems.
* A collaborative team player with a passion for the work of the Air Ambulance Service.
* Flexible approach with willingness to support events outside normal hours when required.
Benefits
* Enhanced annual leave, with more added as your service grows.
* Additional annual leave purchase options.
* Core working hours 10:00am – 15:00pm.
* 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.
* As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, our people are encouraged to get involved in our internal EDI networks, which provide opportunities to connect, share experiences and help shape a more inclusive workplace.
Compliance Responsibilities
* Health & Safety and Environment.
* Safeguarding.
* Data Protection.
* Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
* Quality.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement
TAAS is an inclusive working environment where Equality, Diversity and Human Rights are guiding principles. Individuals are respected and a diversity of workforce is valued. Recruitment, employment and development of people are based on qualifications, experience and competency, eliminating personal bias or prejudice.
As an organisation, TAAS is committed to ensuring the safety and welfare of children and vulnerable adults involved in any of our activities. All employees, contractors, volunteers, supporters, patients, donors and visitors have a responsibility towards safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. New staff will be expected to complete Safeguarding training and report any concerns. We operate a safer recruitment process that includes identifying and rejecting anyone who may be a risk to vulnerable people.
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