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. As we move out of the pandemic, and in-person events start to return, we must be ready to welcome our eventers back with a diverse and engaging portfolio of challenge and third-party events in order to achieve significant and sustainable growth.

The Fundraising Event Manager is a pivotal role within our Engagement & Fundraising Directorate, responsible for increasing participation on a variety of challenge events including London Marathon, Great North Run and our bespoke walking series, Wellness Walks. The role is responsible for creating and delivering incredible experiences for any walker, runner or cyclist that chooses to take on an event with Diabetes UK.

We have a friendly and inclusive working environment here at Diabetes UK and are proud of our ‘Connected Working’ framework 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 of course. We do not dictate the number of days you have to attend the office.

This is a rolling recruitment campaign so the advert may close sooner than shown.

Interview Date: TBC

Please note that all job offers are subject to you providing acceptable evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK.  You might find the following resources useful:

• To view a full list of accepted documents and the checks employers are required to make click here
• To view guidance on proving your right to work to an employer click here

 If you have any questions, please contact HRAdvice@diabetes.org.uk  

Role Responsibility

Leading on several events within our challenge and third-party portfolio, 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, and 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 events, working collaboratively across the organisation to launch new initiatives, activities and 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

What we can offer you: 

• Generous annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays 
• A Cash Healthcare Plan (giving you up to £1,500 towards a range of out of pocket health expenses like new glasses, dentist, chiropractor or osteopath appointments) 
• Early finish Friday and flexible working as part of our approach to activity based working
• Discounts on gym membership
• Employee assistance programme to give you support on any issues that come up in life  
• Annual season ticket loan* (on completion of your probation period and if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)
• Very active social scene including sport teams, gardening and other activities 
• Generous pension provision, life assurance and income protection insurance
• Cycle to work scheme* (eligible for scheme if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)

*Some benefits aren't available until you've passed your probation period and are dependent on the length of contract.

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.

We’re a really diverse bunch and we recognise and respect your value as an individual. As well as helping people with diabetes, you’ll be part of one of the top 30 Best UK Charities to Work For, and one of the top 75 Best Large Companies in London.

We’re committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and we need our staff and volunteers to support this.

Our vision is a world where diabetes can do no harm. Join us today, and together, we can make that a reality.

To find out more about what we do, check out our website.

Diabetes UK