Events Officer
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 14 Awst 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £27,000 - £30,000 per annum |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 01 Tachwedd 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Cannock |
| Cwmni: | Newlife the Charity for Disabled Children |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 580 |
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Department: Fundraising
Contract type: Fixed Term Contract 56 Weeks
Salary: £27,000 – £30,000 (depending on experience)
Reports to: Community & Events Fundraising Manager
Location: Hybrid – three days per week on-site in Cannock, Staffordshire
Travel: Required for events and supporter engagement, including some evenings and weekends
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ROLE PURPOSE
To coordinate and deliver Newlife’s challenge event fundraising programme, driving participation, engagement, and income growth.
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
CHALLENGE & COMMUNITY EVENTS
* Lead the delivery of third-party challenge events (e.g. London Marathon, London Landmarks, Great North Run) and supporter-led
activities (e.g. skydives, sponsored runs/walks).
* Manage event registration platforms and ensure participant data is accurately recorded and maintained.
* Maintain and distribute fundraising resources and materials for participants.
SUPPORTER ENGAGEMENT
* Recruit, support, and steward event participants, ensuring a positive experience and encouraging repeat involvement.
* Collaborate with the Community & Events Fundraising Manager to develop supporter journeys that increase retention and
satisfaction.
* Respond to enquiries from supporters and potential fundraisers via email inboxes and fundraising portals.
FUNDRAISING DEVELOPMENT
* Review and improve existing fundraising materials, including online content and collateral.
* Research and develop new fundraising ideas and products to appeal to a broad range of supporters.
* Contribute to wider team income targets and strategy through proactive engagement and planning.
MONITORING & EVALUATION
* Track event performance and evaluate impact, using audience insights and data analysis.
* Monitor budgets, forecast income, and contribute to contingency planning.
* Produce clear, comprehensive post-event evaluations and reports.
COLLABORATION & PROMOTION
* Work closely with the Marketing & Communications Team to maximise visibility and participation in events.
* Develop a geographically diverse network of volunteers to support event delivery.
* Partner with the Campaign & Appeals Officer to ensure sensitive fundraising (e.g. in memory of a loved one) is handled with
care and opportunity is maximised.
COMPLIANCE & BEST PRACTICE
* Follow all financial procedures and ensure safe handling of donations and data.
* Stay informed about sector trends and participate in competitor analysis and planning.
* Ensure activities comply with GDPR, Gift Aid, and relevant regulatory bodies.
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ADDITIONAL DUTIES
* Maintain up-to-date records on the CRM system (preferably Raiser’s Edge).
* Actively pursue professional development through relevant training and networking.
* Promote and embody the values of Newlife, contributing to its strategic aims.
* Represent Newlife at external events and sector initiatives.
* Champion equality, diversity, and inclusion across all areas of responsibility.
* Carry out any other duties reasonably required by the organisation.
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PERSON SPECIFICATION
SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to adapt style to audience.
* Supporter-focused mindset with a commitment to providing a positive experience.
* Comfortable researching and pitching new fundraising ideas to management.
* Highly organised with excellent project management and budgeting abilities.
* Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
* Experience using CRM systems (Raiser’s Edge desirable).
* Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
* Strong understanding of fundraising compliance and legal frameworks (e.g. GDPR, Gift Aid).
* Passionate about Newlife’s mission and motivated to drive fundraising success.
EXPERIENCE
* Minimum 2 years’ experience in challenge event or community fundraising (ideally both).
* Demonstrated success in recruiting, supporting, and stewarding fundraisers.
* Experience launching new community or challenge fundraising initiatives.
* Good working knowledge of digital fundraising tools and online platforms.
As one of the UK’s leading charities providing essential specialist equipment to children with disabilities, Newlife is dedicated
to making life better - for the families we serve, and for the people who help us to make that happen.
Through grants and emergency equipment loans, we ensure children get the vital equipment they need, when they need it, while our
free nurse helpline offers crucial support and information – as well as a listening ear. Our campaigns help to give children with
disabilities and their families a voice, advocating for change to benefit the families we serve. And we support adults with
additional needs with volunteering and employment opportunities, providing an introduction to the workplace and a means for career
development.
Across the whole of Newlife, our teams are crucial to our success – it’s not just a job; here you’ll be helping us to change
lives every day.
Department: Fundraising
Contract type: Fixed Term Contract 56 Weeks
Salary: £27,000 – £30,000 (depending on experience)
Reports to: Community & Events Fundraising Manager
Location: Hybrid – three days per week on-site in Cannock, Staffordshire
Travel: Required for events and supporter engagement, including some evenings and weekends
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ROLE PURPOSE
To coordinate and deliver Newlife’s challenge event fundraising programme, driving participation, engagement, and income growth.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
CHALLENGE & COMMUNITY EVENTS
* Lead the delivery of third-party challenge events (e.g. London Marathon, London Landmarks, Great North Run) and supporter-led
activities (e.g. skydives, sponsored runs/walks).
* Manage event registration platforms and ensure participant data is accurately recorded and maintained.
* Maintain and distribute fundraising resources and materials for participants.
SUPPORTER ENGAGEMENT
* Recruit, support, and steward event participants, ensuring a positive experience and encouraging repeat involvement.
* Collaborate with the Community & Events Fundraising Manager to develop supporter journeys that increase retention and
satisfaction.
* Respond to enquiries from supporters and potential fundraisers via email inboxes and fundraising portals.
FUNDRAISING DEVELOPMENT
* Review and improve existing fundraising materials, including online content and collateral.
* Research and develop new fundraising ideas and products to appeal to a broad range of supporters.
* Contribute to wider team income targets and strategy through proactive engagement and planning.
MONITORING & EVALUATION
* Track event performance and evaluate impact, using audience insights and data analysis.
* Monitor budgets, forecast income, and contribute to contingency planning.
* Produce clear, comprehensive post-event evaluations and reports.
COLLABORATION & PROMOTION
* Work closely with the Marketing & Communications Team to maximise visibility and participation in events.
* Develop a geographically diverse network of volunteers to support event delivery.
* Partner with the Campaign & Appeals Officer to ensure sensitive fundraising (e.g. in memory of a loved one) is handled with
care and opportunity is maximised.
COMPLIANCE & BEST PRACTICE
* Follow all financial procedures and ensure safe handling of donations and data.
* Stay informed about sector trends and participate in competitor analysis and planning.
* Ensure activities comply with GDPR, Gift Aid, and relevant regulatory bodies.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
* Maintain up-to-date records on the CRM system (preferably Raiser’s Edge).
* Actively pursue professional development through relevant training and networking.
* Promote and embody the values of Newlife, contributing to its strategic aims.
* Represent Newlife at external events and sector initiatives.
* Champion equality, diversity, and inclusion across all areas of responsibility.
* Carry out any other duties reasonably required by the organisation.
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PERSON SPECIFICATION
SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to adapt style to audience.
* Supporter-focused mindset with a commitment to providing a positive experience.
* Comfortable researching and pitching new fundraising ideas to management.
* Highly organised with excellent project management and budgeting abilities.
* Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
* Experience using CRM systems (Raiser’s Edge desirable).
* Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
* Strong understanding of fundraising compliance and legal frameworks (e.g. GDPR, Gift Aid).
* Passionate about Newlife’s mission and motivated to drive fundraising success.
EXPERIENCE
* Minimum 2 years’ experience in challenge event or community fundraising (ideally both).
* Demonstrated success in recruiting, supporting, and stewarding fundraisers.
* Experience launching new community or challenge fundraising initiatives.
* Good working knowledge of digital fundraising tools and online platforms.
As one of the UK’s leading charities providing essential specialist equipment to children with disabilities, Newlife is dedicated
to making life better - for the families we serve, and for the people who help us to make that happen.
Through grants and emergency equipment loans, we ensure children get the vital equipment they need, when they need it, while our
free nurse helpline offers crucial support and information – as well as a listening ear. Our campaigns help to give children with
disabilities and their families a voice, advocating for change to benefit the families we serve. And we support adults with
additional needs with volunteering and employment opportunities, providing an introduction to the workplace and a means for career
development.
Across the whole of Newlife, our teams are crucial to our success – it’s not just a job; here you’ll be helping us to change
lives every day.
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