Sands exists to reduce the number of babies dying and to support anyone affected by the death of a baby, before, during or shortly after birth.
Sands is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and innovative Event Fundraising Manager to lead our Events Team who are responsible for securing an income of £1.5 million from third party and bespoke event activities. This is a key role which will lead on the development and longer term growth of Sands event activities to increase income, engagement and awareness.
The post-holder will therefore need to demonstrate their ability to achieve a high level of success within a challenging and competitive environment.
In this high-profile and exciting role you will develop and deliver Sands’ portfolio of fundraising events which include the London Marathon, London Landmarks Half Marathon, Starlight Walk Series, Ribbon Run and bespoke hiking and walking challenges across the UK.
Additionally, you will create marketing campaigns and work with our Data and Insight Team to ensure that we have the quality of data we need to maximize the long-term income potential of our supporters and ensure the delivery of a world-class supporter journey.
With demonstrable experience of organising and promoting challenge events and developing income streams, you will have an excellent understanding of raising income potential from these events plus a high level of financial literacy including budget management experience.
You will have experience of leading a team within a Fundraising environment and have a supportive and highly collaborative approach.
A highly effective verbal and written communicator, you will also have excellent digital and social media skills preferably with experience of ThankQ.
You will need to demonstrate a high level of organisational ability and attention to detail, in addition to being able to maintain a high level of confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information.
A true team player, you will need to be flexible and be able to demonstrate a commitment to the aims of Sands.
To apply:
Please submit your CV, together with a supporting statement that demonstrates how you meet the criteria in the person specification to recruitment@sands.org.uk.
Please also complete the Diversity and Equality Monitoring Form and send this with your application.
Closing date for applications : 15th January 2023
Interview date: w/c 23rd or w/c 30th January 2023
Interviews will be held online via Zoom.
As we have limited staff resources we are unable to provide candidates with feedback about their applications. Interviews will be held online.
