Purpose of the role
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To plan and deliver successful sporting events and fundraising campaigns, providing an exceptional supporter experience, maximising fundraising income and achieving agreed objectives to support Children with Cancer UK's mission.
For over 40 years, a national children's charity has supported families through the toughest moments of their lives. From funding vital research, to providing intimate care and wellbeing support to families and children.
This is an organisation which knows why they exist.
- £40,000
- Permanent
- Hybrid (3 days in office at WC1N 3NL)
- Immediate Start Available
Children with Cancer UK
Children with Cancer UK is a leading children's cancer charity dedicated to raising and investing funds into vital specialist research to save the lives of children with cancer. Our mission is to improve survival rates and the quality of survival in young cancer patients and to find ways to prevent cancer in the future. What began as a small memorial charity in 1988, has evolved into a major force raising more than £300 million and investing in over 200 research projects to help fight the injustice of cancer in children.
Sports Events Team
Generating approximately £4 million per year, the Sports Events Team supports fundraisers taking on a wide range of physical challenges - from runs and marathons to treks, cycles, swims and obstacle events around the world.
The flagship event, the TCS London Marathon, is the charity's single largest fundraising moment, delivering around £3 million annually and engaging hundreds of dedicated supporters. The team provides expert guidance, logistics support, stewardship, and motivation to ensure every fundraiser feels part of something impactful and inspiring.
Key responsibilities
Sports Events
- Project manage a variety of sporting events and partnerships.
- Support the Sports Team in delivering the full portfolio of sporting events, such as the TCS London Marathon, Great Run Series, and Rat Race.
- Ensure all events are accompanied by comprehensive project plans, marketing strategies, and post-event evaluations.
- Provide an exceptional supporter journey for all participants.
- Recruit and assist new supporters to maximise their fundraising efforts.
- Organise and oversee the event day experience, attending events as needed.
- Maintain high standards in relationship fundraising.
- Monitor campaign KPIs and objectives, identify issues, and agree on corrective actions.
- Keep accurate and current expenditure logs for sports events. xgikmsk
- Remain informed about trends and activities within the charitable sector.
- Assist in the development and...
