Supporter Engagement Officer - Challenge and Events
| Posting date: | 01 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £34,093.27 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 October 2025 |
| Location: | Exeter, EX4 8NS |
| Company: | Devon Air Ambulance Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 103 |
Summary
Job Advert
Salary: £34,093.27 per annum pro rata
Hours: 37.5 hours per week – this role will include travel and attendance at events outside of normal office hours (Time off in
lieu given)
Location: Hybrid – remote/Exeter, with regular attendance across Devon at events
Duration: Permanent
THE ROLE
We have an exciting opportunity to come and work with us as part of our Fundraising Team as a Supporter Engagement Officer in
Challenge and Events. You’ll be responsible for the end-to-end planning, coordination, and execution of our growing portfolio of
DAA events as well as supporting challenge eventers through third party events. For example, marathons, cycle rides, treks, or
sponsored activities; your purpose is to deliver and grow the portfolio of outstanding events. You will ensure Devon Air Ambulance
delivers excellent participant experiences, meets and looks to exceed fundraising targets, and boost Devon Air Ambulance’s
visibility and impact across the county.
THE CANDIDATE
We are looking for someone with great people skills, as well as drive, initiative and determination. You will need to be confident
in the planning and execution of successful events, with excellent communication skills and a dynamic approach to work. Please
note, you must have a Driving Licence (with no more than 3 penalty points) and access to a vehicle.
If you are looking for a new challenge that makes a real difference to the local community, we want to hear from you!
THE PACKAGE
£34,093.27 per annum. As a valued member of the team you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
- 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata), rising to 27 days with length of service
- Occupational Maternity/Paternity & Adoption leave
- Paid time off for fertility treatment
- Pension scheme, 6% employer contributions
- Occupational sick pay scheme
- Counselling and financial wellbeing services
Find out more about your benefits here [https://careers.daat.org/benefits].
Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career.
MORE INFORMATION AND HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please visit our careers page here [https://careers.daat.org/], scroll down to 'Supporter Engagement Officer - Challenge
and Events' and click 'Apply for this job'.
The closing date for applications is Wednesday 15th October 2025 at 9am.
Interviews will be a two stage process and held in person at our Head Office*.
1st Interviews - Wednesday 29th October 2025
2nd Interviews - Wednesday 5th November 2025
If you would like to find out more information about the role, or speak to one of the Fundraising team, please contact us at
recruitment@daat.org [recruitment@daat.org].
What's the recruiting process like at DAA? Learn about your experience as a candidate here
[https://careers.daat.org/our-interview-process].
Devon Air Ambulance are a Disability Confident Level 1 employer, we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive
and accessible. We encourage applications from individuals with disabilities and will make reasonable adjustments to support
candidates throughout the recruitment journey. If you require any accommodations, please let us know.
*Please note that interview dates are likely but are subject to change in the event of unforeseen circumstances.
Due to the nature of this role, offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check and references.
Disclaimer: Devon Air Ambulance reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if a high number of
applications are received. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unfortunately unable to consider further applications, so please
submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Salary: £34,093.27 per annum pro rata
Hours: 37.5 hours per week – this role will include travel and attendance at events outside of normal office hours (Time off in
lieu given)
Location: Hybrid – remote/Exeter, with regular attendance across Devon at events
Duration: Permanent
THE ROLE
We have an exciting opportunity to come and work with us as part of our Fundraising Team as a Supporter Engagement Officer in
Challenge and Events. You’ll be responsible for the end-to-end planning, coordination, and execution of our growing portfolio of
DAA events as well as supporting challenge eventers through third party events. For example, marathons, cycle rides, treks, or
sponsored activities; your purpose is to deliver and grow the portfolio of outstanding events. You will ensure Devon Air Ambulance
delivers excellent participant experiences, meets and looks to exceed fundraising targets, and boost Devon Air Ambulance’s
visibility and impact across the county.
THE CANDIDATE
We are looking for someone with great people skills, as well as drive, initiative and determination. You will need to be confident
in the planning and execution of successful events, with excellent communication skills and a dynamic approach to work. Please
note, you must have a Driving Licence (with no more than 3 penalty points) and access to a vehicle.
If you are looking for a new challenge that makes a real difference to the local community, we want to hear from you!
THE PACKAGE
£34,093.27 per annum. As a valued member of the team you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
- 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata), rising to 27 days with length of service
- Occupational Maternity/Paternity & Adoption leave
- Paid time off for fertility treatment
- Pension scheme, 6% employer contributions
- Occupational sick pay scheme
- Counselling and financial wellbeing services
Find out more about your benefits here [https://careers.daat.org/benefits].
Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career.
MORE INFORMATION AND HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please visit our careers page here [https://careers.daat.org/], scroll down to 'Supporter Engagement Officer - Challenge
and Events' and click 'Apply for this job'.
The closing date for applications is Wednesday 15th October 2025 at 9am.
Interviews will be a two stage process and held in person at our Head Office*.
1st Interviews - Wednesday 29th October 2025
2nd Interviews - Wednesday 5th November 2025
If you would like to find out more information about the role, or speak to one of the Fundraising team, please contact us at
recruitment@daat.org [recruitment@daat.org].
What's the recruiting process like at DAA? Learn about your experience as a candidate here
[https://careers.daat.org/our-interview-process].
Devon Air Ambulance are a Disability Confident Level 1 employer, we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive
and accessible. We encourage applications from individuals with disabilities and will make reasonable adjustments to support
candidates throughout the recruitment journey. If you require any accommodations, please let us know.
*Please note that interview dates are likely but are subject to change in the event of unforeseen circumstances.
Due to the nature of this role, offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check and references.
Disclaimer: Devon Air Ambulance reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if a high number of
applications are received. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unfortunately unable to consider further applications, so please
submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.