Community & Events Fundraising Manager

Community & Events Fundraising Manager, 1 year FTC

Salary: £41,000 - £46,000
Contract: 1 Year fixed-term contract
Location: London, Chiswick (Hybrid working)

Hours: Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm

Start: September 2026, closing date for applications is September 1st

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Community & Events Fundraising Manager to lead a busy programme of fundraising events and community activities during a period of maternity cover.

The role will be responsible for managing a range of fundraising events, including major challenge events, third-party events and community fundraising activities. This will include: London Marathon 2027, Sri Lanka Trek 2027 & LEJOG Challenge 2027. You will oversee events from initial planning and participant recruitment through to delivery, fundraising support and evaluation.

Community & Events Fundraising:

Manage the day-to-day Community & Events fundraising programme and income.
Manage a varied calendar of fundraising activities, including runs, walks, cycles, adrenaline challenges and overseas events.
Recruit participants through the website, social media, advertising and other fundraising channels.
Provide excellent support and stewardship to fundraisers from recruitment through to post-event follow-up.
Identify and develop new fundraising events and opportunities.
Set up event registration pages, webpages and promotional activity.
Support people undertaking their own fundraising, including fundraising in memory or celebration.
Build strong relationships with community fundraisers, volunteers, patient groups and supporters.
Work with the Donor Recruitment and Marketing & Communications teams to maximise fundraising opportunities.
Manage fundraising materials and stock, ensuring resources are available and kept up to date.
Work effectively with external event suppliers, partners and other stakeholders.About You

We are looking for someone with:

At least 5 years' experience in community and events fundraising.
A strong track record of achieving fundraising targets and growing income.
Experience managing projects from planning through to delivery, on time and within budget.
Experience recruiting, engaging and stewarding supporters.Please contact to receive the full candidate pack and to discuss the role in more detail. Closing date is September 1st
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed