Senior Challenge Events Fundraiser in London, Stratford

1 in 4 of us in the UK are disabled and we are a diverse, proud, and vibrant community. We’re here to create an equal future with all disabled people. We campaign to transform attitudes to disability, tackle injustice and inspire action. We are creating a powerful movement of disabled people, allies, organisations and businesses. Together we will be unstoppable.

We are looking for a Senior Challenge Events Fundraiser to join our team at Scope. As the Senior Challenge Events Fundraiser, you will help shape and deliver our Challenge Events Fundraising strategy. You will develop new ways to engage supporters, review and improve our fundraising events, and make sure our activities are inclusive and impactful.

The role is focused on challenge events, with a combination of responsibilities across product management and event delivery. You will:

• Help develop and implement Scope’s Challenge Events Fundraising strategy, using new ideas and feedback from supporters.
• Manage and deliver fundraising events and products from start to finish.
• Build and maintain relationships with individuals, groups, and organisations fundraising for Scope.
• Put our supporters first by developing inclusive supporter journeys and materials.
• Work with the team to create engaging programmes and activities.
• Regularly report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and support business planning.
• Monitor sector trends and ensure Scope’s challenge events remain competitive and up to date.
• Support compliance with fundraising regulations, health & safety, and safeguarding procedures.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Scope to align fundraising with our charitable goals and vision.

About you

We are looking for a passionate and experienced fundraiser. Someone who can meet and exceed income targets for their events and products. You will:

• Have a proven track record in fundraising.
• Be experienced in managing and coordinating challenge event participants.
• Be experienced in analysing past campaigns and evaluating programme performance over time.
• Have in-depth understanding of fundraising principles, techniques, and best practices.
• Have experience in project management and managing campaigns with multiple stakeholders.
• Have experience in managing external agencies and working with internal creative teams.
• Be familiar with innovation experience within challenge event fundraising.
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with donors, volunteers and stakeholders.
• Have the ability to develop and implement effective fundraising strategies and campaigns.
• Have proven ability to meet or exceed fundraising targets and goals.
• Have strong analytical skills, with the ability to assess fundraising performance and make data-driven decisions.
• Be proficient using fundraising software and CRM systems.
• Have strong numeracy skills for financial data.
• Have project/event management skills.

We welcome applications from people with lived experience of disability and from all backgrounds. We also ask you to share how you support Scope’s values and contribute to our goal of creating a fair and equal future for disabled people. Our values are being pioneering, courageous, connected, open and fair. By living our values and trusting each other, we give our colleagues freedom and space to be creative, push boundaries and change minds.

Disabled candidates

We are a disability equality charity. We encourage applications from disabled people and people with impairments, conditions, and access needs. We want to create a workforce that is a true reflection of the communities we serve. Scope will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the post. This is part of our commitment as a Disability Confident Leader. Just let us know in your application that you are applying under the Offer an Interview Scheme. This was previously known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require adjustments through your journey with us, please email us via our website.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At the heart of everything we do at Scope is Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. We encourage people of colour and other underrepresented communities to apply and join Scope. We believe that this will bring new ideas and help us work better. We know that a variety of perspectives and viewpoints will greatly support the work we do and help us to reach all communities. We want everyone to feel like they belong. We value each person as an individual. We will treat everyone with dignity and respect and we want to recognise all parts of a person's identity. We are a disability equality charity. So, we will build a culture that is accessible and inclusive first. We will aim for the same high standards in all our work. We will listen, learn and keep improving.

Scope benefits

We believe hard work deserves reward and recognition. We offer a wide range of benefits including:

• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexible, hybrid and remote working options
• Pay progression at 6 months and 2 years
• Company pension
• Excellent training and career development
• Strong colleague networks across disability, race and LGBTQ
• Discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme and much more.

How to apply

To apply please visit our website via the link and apply online. Closing date for applications: 1/12/25