Challenge Events Manager in Kilsby

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 We Offer

• Enhanced annual leave, with even more added as your service grows
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and Environment regulations.
• Ensure safeguarding of participants.
• Ensure data protection compliance.
• Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Maintain quality standards.
• Raise and report any breaches or areas for improvement regarding the above issues.

Qualifications and Experience

• 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.
• Basic DBS check required.

Equal Opportunities, Diversity and Safeguarding Environment

TAAS is an inclusive working environment where Equality, Diversity and Human Rights are guiding principles. The 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. Our commitment applies to all acting on our behalf – employees, contractors, volunteers, supporters, patients, donors and visitors – meaning that all have a responsibility towards safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults with whom they have contact. Any new staff starting with the organisation will need to be committed to Safeguarding, complete relevant safeguarding training and report any concerns they may have. TAAS operates a safer recruitment process, as part of our safeguarding policy, which includes identifying and rejecting anyone who may be a risk to vulnerable people.