Challenges and Events Officer

Are you looking for your first role in events and fundraising, or ready to use your existing charity experience to help save lives? Do you have the creativity, energy and drive to deliver exceptional supporter experiences while generating vital income for a much-loved air ambulance charity? Role Title: Challenges and Events Officer Reports to: Corporate, Community and Events Manager Salary: £26,255 - £29,119 per annum (depending on experience) Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time Location: Barnwell Road, Enterprise Campus, Alconbury Weald, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire PE28 4YF. With hybrid working: 3 days in office (Alconbury Weald), 2 days from home Magpas Air Ambulance are looking for a driven and organised Challenges and Events Officer to join our Corporate, Community and Events Team. This is a key income-generating role, responsible for the planning, promotion, and delivery of a portfolio of challenge and fundraising events – including third-party, virtual and flagship events. The postholder will work closely with colleagues and external partners to deliver exceptional supporter experiences that inspire participation, encourage fundraising, and maximise income for the charity. You’ll need solid project management skills, strong supporter stewardship instincts, and a good understanding of how digital channels can be used to recruit, engage, and motivate fundraisers. While you’ll be supported by our Digital Marketing Lead, you’ll be responsible for developing and delivering a comprehensive marketing and recruitment plan – combining digital campaigns with in-person promotion and outreach at events and through partner networks. This role would suit someone with experience in charity challenge events who is ready to take the next step in their career, or an ambitious early-career candidate looking to build a career in charity fundraising. It offers the opportunity to bring creativity, energy and fresh ideas to a role with real autonomy, ownership and impact. Role Summary: Lead the planning, promotion and delivery of a portfolio of fundraising challenge events, including our London Marathon third-party, virtual and flagship activities and support the delivery or community and engagement events. Create and deliver inspiring supporter journeys that encourage participation, increase fundraising and build long-term engagement Develop digital-led recruitment and marketing plans, working closely with our Digital Marketing Lead and wider communications team Deliver excellent project and event management, from logistics and risk management to supplier liaison and on-the-day delivery Use data and insight to monitor event performance, optimise campaigns and grow income year on year To be successful in this role, you will have: Proven experience in organising or supporting fundraising or challenge events A track record of achieving income targets and maximising fundraising potential Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with confidence engaging supporters and stakeholders An understanding of digital marketing tools and a willingness to contribute to digital content and campaigns Experience using CRM systems (ideally Donorfy) and using data to inform decision-making A proactive, positive and flexible approach – including willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle About Magpas Air Ambulance We operate a hybrid working policy, giving flexibility to work from home and the office while meeting the needs of the Charity. Please make sure that any application clearly demonstrates that you live or will be living within a commutable distance of the main place of work. We offer a range of benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, generous holiday entitlement, staff survey, access to occupational health services, flexible working, learning and development opportunities, long service awards, social events, supportive working culture and staff car parking. Magpas Air Ambulance is committed to providing equality of opportunity and valuing diversity for all current and prospective staff, volunteers and trustees. We aim to create an environment where everyone can be the best they can be, where they feel welcome and are free from bias and discrimination. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. Magpas Air Ambulance is committed to the Armed Forces Covenant and as such welcome's members of the Armed Forces to apply. Closing date: Monday 10th August. First interview (via Teams): Thursday 13th August Second interview (in person): Monday 17th August Please note that we reserve the right to remove this advert prior to the advertised date, dependent on the level of response received. You are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience. Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the button to be directed to our website, where you ca