Fundraising Events Manager
Job Introduction
In-person events (both third-party and bespoke) have always played an important part in the Diabetes UK event portfolio. We must provide our supporters with a diverse and engaging portfolio of events in order to achieve significant and sustainable growth.
The Fundraising Event Manager is a pivotal role in the Challenge and Third Party team, within our Engagement & Fundraising Directorate. The role is responsible for our bespoke in-person events, and this currently focuses on increasing participation in, and growing Wellness Walks, our bespoke walking series. The role is responsible for creating and delivering incredible experiences for any participant that chooses to take on an event with Diabetes UK. There is scope for the portfolio of bespoke in-person events to develop in the future.
We have a friendly and inclusive working environment here at Diabetes UK and are proud of our hybrid approach which allows great flexibility in the way that we work. This means that you can balance your working time between home and the office, subject to the needs of your role.
Interview date: W/C 10 February 2025
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Role Responsibility
Leading on our Wellness Walks series, you will excellently execute events from concept to completion. As an experienced Event Manager, you’ll focus on creating amazing experiences for our supporters, from the moment they engage with Diabetes UK, building loyalty that lasts beyond event day.
Working in a forward-thinking team, you will develop 3-year growth plans across your events, working continuously to improve our offer and stand out in an increasingly competitive events market. Embracing a test and learn approach, you’ll be confident working with insight and evaluating events to ensure all our engagement is audience centred.
You will help grow our portfolio of bespoke in-person events, working collaboratively across the organisation to launch new events that help us achieve our mission. This is an exciting time to join us in delivering on this commitment to create a world where diabetes can do no harm.
The Ideal Candidate
You’ll be able to demonstrate a track record of marketing and delivering successful in-person events and creating amazing on-the day experiences. As a solution-focussed person, you will use data and insight to drive your decisions, with a clear focus on optimising delivery at every opportunity.
As an established Event Manager your organised nature will allow you to effectively manage multiple events and priorities. You will use your excellent project management skills to develop robust event plans, and effectively manage stakeholders and third-party event organisers to deliver these.
We are committed to providing an excellent supporter experience and you will bring a breadth of knowledge and ideas to help us create engaging experiences and build loyalty across our portfolio.
Package Description
We have some amazing benefits available which we are proud to be able to offer. We have a health cash plan available, early finish Fridays, access to an incredible Learning and Development offer, and much more. Please refer to the job description pack to find out more about what benefits you can access if you become an employee of Diabetes UK.
About the Company
For nearly 5 million people with diabetes in the UK, there’s no day off. At Diabetes UK, we fight day in, day out for better care, treatment and support. We won’t stop until diabetes can do no harm.
With more people than ever living with diabetes and millions more at risk of developing type 2, our work has never been more needed. We make sure they get the care and support needed to live well with diabetes and avoid devastating complications.
We fund critical research, which has led to life-changing discoveries – like the first insulin pen and programmes to put type 2 diabetes into remission. Now, we want to do this for everyone and find a cure.
We can’t do any of this without you. Our staff are passionate and determined about helping everyone affected by diabetes. For over 85 years, they’ve been behind vital policy changes, as well as new treatments and technologies to make living with diabetes easier every day.
But there’s more to do. And you can be part of it. Our vision is a world where diabetes can do no harm. Join us today, and together, we can make that a reality.
Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Diabetes does not affect everyone equally and as a charity we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We seek to better reflect those we serve. This means we actively seek to reach a diverse pool of candidates in our recruitment processes and particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented at senior level, including those from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority backgrounds. It also means if you have a disability or long-term condition, we're happy to consider any reasonable adjustments you might need to take part in the process and succeed in the role, just let our HR team know via recruitment@diabetes.org.uk
We have a friendly and inclusive working environment here at Diabetes UK and are proud of our hybrid approach which allows great flexibility in the way that we work. This means that you can balance your working time between home and the office, subject to the needs of your role.
Please note that all job offers are subject to you providing acceptable evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK and satisfactory references and a DBS check if required.
To find out more about what we do, check out our website.
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