Events & fundraising officer

The successful candidate will lead the delivery and development of Brake's fundraising events programme, driving participation, engagement and income generation. The portfolio includes Brake's flagship fundraising events, such as The Big Tea Brake and annual black-tie dinner, a series of digital fundraising challenges, and the management of third-party challenge events. The role is responsible for creating exceptional supporter experiences, growing event income and building lasting relationships with participants, sponsors and stakeholders to help raise vital funds for Brake's work supporting road crash victims and campaigning for safer roads. You are an experienced events professional with a track record of planning, delivering and growing successful fundraising events. You are confident managing multiple projects simultaneously, balancing competing priorities and delivering high-quality events that achieve participation, income and engagement objectives. You enjoy working collaboratively with colleagues, supporters and external partners, while also being confident working independently and using your own initiative. You are highly organised, solutions-focused and resilient, with the ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment. You are motivated by achieving results and continuously improving event performance through insight, innovation and excellent supporter experiences. You bring: A minimum of 2 years’ experience of working in event delivery in a fast paced, target driven environment Experience of planning, delivering and evaluating multiple events simultaneously, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget and to a high standard; Experience of fundraising events, challenge events or participation-based campaigns, with a focus on achieving income and participation targets; Experience of using data, reporting and insight to monitor performance, identify opportunities and improve results; An understanding of supporter stewardship and the ability to deliver excellent participant experiences that encourage fundraising and repeat engagement; Excellent communication, relationship-building and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively both internally and externally; Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines; Resilience and adaptability, with a proactive, solutions-focused approach to overcoming challenges; A commercial mindset, with the ability to maximise income, manage budgets and demonstrate return on investment; Strong negotiation skills and confidence when working with venues, suppliers, contractors and external partners; Experience of using CRM systems and other digital tools to manage data, reporting and supporter communications; A collaborative team-player who contributes positively to shared objectives and organisational success. Take a look the the full job description attached.