Mass Participation Manager (FTC 12 months maternity cover - part time)

Job Introduction

The Mass Participation Manager is a pivotal role within our Engagement & Fundraising Directorate, responsible for creating and delivering incredible experiences across our virtual bespoke mass participation events. The postholder will have the opportunity to lead on large, flagship campaigns including the One Million Step Challenge and Swim22, as well as driving innovation on smaller, newer products within our pipeline. Working alongside a skilled team of Event Managers, this role will help Diabetes UK deliver an exciting and competitive portfolio of events, that disrupts the sector and generates sustainable income for the organisation.

 Leading on several events within our mass participation portfolio, you will excellently execute events from concept to completion. As an experienced events fundraiser, you’ll focus on creating amazing experiences for our supporters, and building loyalty that lasts beyond their activity.

Working in a forward-thinking team you’ll work to improve our offer and stand out in an increasingly competitive events market. Embracing a test and learn approach, you’ll use insight, evaluation, and continuous optimisation 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.

You’ll be able to demonstrate a track record of marketing and delivering successful events and creating amazing virtual 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 events professional, your organised nature will allow you to effectively manage multiple events and priorities in a fast-paced role. You will use your excellent project management skills to develop robust event plans, and effectively manage internal and external stakeholders to deliver them.

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.

For further information about the role please refer to the job description at the end of the page.

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 dates:

1st stage: 9 April (Virtual)

2nd stage: Morning of 16 April  (In person)

Please note that all job offers are subject to you providing acceptable evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK. 

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

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.

Diabetes UK