Challenge Events Manager
Location: Rugby, Warwickshire
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Benefits
* Enhanced annual leave, with additional days added as service grows
* Option to purchase additional annual leave
* Core working hours 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
* Enhanced sick pay and life assurance
* Blue Light Card eligibility and discount schemes
* Supportive, purpose‑driven team and Employee Assistance Programme
* Opportunities to engage in internal Equality, Diversity and Inclusion networks
What You’ll Be Doing
* Plan and deliver a portfolio of regional and national challenge events (runs, cycles, treks, bespoke challenges)
* Grow participation and income through recruitment, stewardship and event development
* Manage event logistics, suppliers, budgets and compliance to ensure high‑quality delivery
* Collaborate with marketing colleagues to promote events and engage supporters
* Monitor performance, analyse data and use insights to improve future events
* Build and maintain strong relationships with supporters, partners and volunteers
What We’re Looking For
* Experience delivering challenge or mass participation events or similar fundraising activities
* Strong organisational and project management skills, managing multiple events simultaneously
* Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills
* Comfortable working with budgets, data and CRM systems
* Collaborative team player with passion for the Air Ambulance Service mission
* Flexible approach with willingness to support events outside normal hours when required
Compliance Responsibilities
* Health & Safety and Environment
* Safeguarding
* Data Protection
* Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
* Quality
The role is subject to a Basic DBS check.
Environment
TAAS is an inclusive working environment guided by Equality, Diversity and Human Rights principles. Recruitment, employment and development are based on qualifications, experience and competency, eliminating personal bias or prejudice.
All staff are required to commit to safeguarding policies, complete relevant training and report concerns. TAAS ensures a safe recruitment process and protect children and vulnerable adults involved in all activities.
Applicants who applied within the last six months will be automatically declined. The hiring manager reserves the right to close this role prior to the stated date if sufficient suitable applicants are received.
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